WASHINGTON
Stronger representation of women in leadership is essential for building a more just and inclusive future, said Türkiye's family and social services minister on Tuesday.
Speaking at the 70th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) at UN headquarters in New York, Mahinur Ozdemir Goktas outlined Türkiye’s vision for advancing gender equality and empowering women in decision-making roles.
"We consider the presence of women leaders indispensable for a more humane, fair, and inclusive future," Goktas said.
She said that over the past 24 years, Türkiye has pursued policies aimed at expanding women’s representation in politics and enhancing their influence within decision-making institutions.
"We will continue to share our reform-oriented policies and national experiences on every platform and support women’s full and equal participation in all areas of life," she added.
The CSW70, held on March 9-19, is the UN’s largest annual gathering dedicated to gender equality and women’s rights.
This year’s priority theme, “Ensuring and strengthening access to justice for all women and girls,” focuses on the barriers women face in legal systems and explores measures to address legal inequality and close the justice gap globally.