Always a highlight to engage with the UN Women teams in countries. This time UN Women Türkiye and UN Women Europe & CIS.

Colleagues play a vital role in championing gender equality and women's empowerment across Türkiye, Eastern Europe & Central Asia.

Together, we push forward to advance

Energizing meeting with İpek Kıraç, member of Koç Holding Board of Directors and a driving force behind the #GenderEquality Action Coalition on Technology and Innovation.

We discussed how to shape a gender-equal world, increase women’s leadership and build resilience.

Dynamic discussions on driving progress for women's rights in the workforce with Türkiye’s private sector leaders!

Together, we will continue to push boundaries and build a world where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive.

I was deeply moved by the stories of loss & resilience of women leaders in the #Container City of Hope in #Kahramanmaraş , hit by Türkiye’s devastating Feb 2023 earthquake.

UN Women will always be their committed partner investing in their dreams, skills and leadership.

Productive meeting with Fatma Şahin, the Mayor of #Gaziantep .

Grateful for the shared commitment to advancing women's rights and leadership in the region, especially in post-earthquake recovery, and making Gaziantep greener and more resilient to crises.

While in #Ankara , had a fruitful discussion with H.E Cevdet Yılmaz, Vice-President of #Türkiye .

We discussed how to best implement policies centered around women's rights and priorities and how crucial gender-sensitive budgeting is for sustainable and inclusive growth. #SDG5

Good discussion with civil society and women's rights advocates in #Türkiye .

They are at the forefront of pushing #GenderEquality forward at a time when the world needs it most.
Their commitment is inspiring. Looking forward to our continued work together. #Beijing30 #SDG5

Good engagement with H.E Çiğdem Erdoğan Çiğdem ERDOĞAN and members of Parliament on the criticality of women's political participation across all decision-making processes impacting a country's future.

Parliamentarians have a key role in pushing forward legislation that

Had a productive meeting with H.E Hakan Fidan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of #Türkiye .

Thanked him for hosting UN Women Europe & CIS in #Istanbul .

Discussed women in decision making and women’s leadership in diplomacy.

Grateful for #Türkiye ’s active participation as Member of the

Today, Babatunde Ahonsi, the UN Resident Coordinator of Birleşmiş Milletler Türkiye, met with Sima Bahous UN Women Executive Director. They had an insightful meeting about UN Türkiye’s efforts to accelerate progress and empowerment for women and girls in 🇹🇷

Great to meet H.E Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş, Minister of Family and Social Services #Türkiye .

We discussed how to continue pushing for greater equality and how to strengthen our cooperation, from gender budgeting and women’s leadership, to capitalizing on the #Beijing30 momentum.

Devastated to hear that a United Nations colleague was killed and another injured while on their way in their vehicle to the European Hospital in #Rafah , Gaza.

This tragedy adds to the over 190 UN workers killed in #Gaza . Humanitarians and those they serve must never be a target.

Inspiring meeting with H.E. Tanzila Narbaeva. I thanked her for her commitment to advancing gender equality in #Uzbekistan .

We discussed deepening cooperation in the fields of women’s empowerment, economic rights, women’s leadership, the implementation of SDG’s, gender data and

Important and critical dialogue with civil society as part of my mission to #Uzbekistan .
 
We explored ways to push #GenderEquality forward and strengthen implementation of SDG5.
 
Their commitment to women´s empowerment and social justice motivates our joint work.

Good meeting with H.E Minister Iqtisodiyot va moliya vazirligi of #Uzbekistan .

We discussed how women’s economic empowerment and  #InvestingInWomen are crucial to #SDG5 , and how we can join efforts to increase women´s participation in the labor force.

Pleased to have signed an MoU to advance

Excellent meeting with H.E. Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of #Uzbekistan .

I applauded his commitment to women's empowerment and the acceleration of the #SDGs . I also thanked him for bringing the region together in the Asian Women’s Forum.

I look forward to continuing our work

Rich discussion with H.E. Bakhtiyor Saidov, Minister of Foreign Affairs Bakhtiyor Saidov of #Uzbekistan on the country's efforts in advancing the #SDGs and pushing #GenderEquality forward.

We also discussed the crucial participation of women in diplomacy, the economy and regional

I opened the #Asian_Womens_Forum_2024 in #Uzbekistan .
 
My message: there is no path to peaceful, sustainable, and prosperous societies that does not prioritise women rights and leadership.

Inspired to see this forum bring innovative solutions to a global challenge. Thank you 🇺🇿

Just arrived in #Samarkand , #Uzbekistan for the Asian Women’s Forum and a country visit.

Delighted to connect with our partners and discuss national and regional approaches to bring further positive changes in the lives of women and girls.

Amani, a psychotherapist from #Gaza , was killed with her 4 children in #Rafah .

The death of Amani and thousands of other women and their children shows that the war on Gaza is also a war on women.

Each life lost is not just a number, it is a voice crushed, a future erased.