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Just 100 years ago women in the UK didn?t have the right to vote, they weren?t allowed to serve as magistrates or jurors, and they were barred from many professions.
Murder Count: One Week
Image from Radikal The image caption is ?Enough!? Women?s groups have been demonstrating all over the country against the seemingly unstoppable juggernaut of violence against women, particularly honor killings.
Turkey’s Murder Rate of Women Skyrockets | Europe | English
In Turkey the murder rate of women has increased by 1,400 percent between 2002 and 2009, the last date for which data is available. The statistic was revealed by the country’s justice minister, in response to a parliamentary question. The revelation has shocked the country and has put a spotlight on the government’s record on women’s rights, which could have implications for its European Union bid”
Turkey’s Changemakers: Tarlabasi Community Center fuels hope amid poverty
Turkey Gains “0” Points on Gender Equality – Again
For the 100th time?
Where Are The Women?
Not here:
The Supreme Board of Judges and Prosecutors (HSYK) has elected 211 judges to the Supreme Court of Appeals and the Council of State. Six are women. (click here, in Turkish)
But here (click on the video in the link):
The way Forward: More Women in Turkish Labor force
Ankara, March 8, 2011¾Increasing the number of women who are actively employed in Turkey would reduce poverty, increase national economic output, and lead to improvements in social indicators like health and children?s education outcomes, according to the ?Female Labor Force Participation in Turkey: Trends Determinants and Policy Framework? report from the Turkey?s State Planning Organization (SPO) and the World Bank.
100 years of celebrating women
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EU wants more women in top positions, but no quotas
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