Women Rights Archives

Gender Equality in Business Reception

“We believe that women’s participation in every aspect of society is essential to the development of a more peaceful, prosperous, and just world.” -CG Davis Consul General Jennifer Davis hosted “Gender Equality in Business Reception” in honor of March 8th International Women’s Day. The event brought together leaders from business, civil society, and universities to ... Read More»

By Consulate General Istanbul | 13 March, 2017 | Topics: Business, Consul General, Consulate General Istanbul, Events | Tags: business, International Women's Day, Women Rights

Domestic Violence Expert Mark Wynn | Ankara

Mark Wynn, a retired Nashville police officer and an expert on domestic violence was invited by the U.S. Embassy to participate in speaking events with women’s NGOs and federations, experts at municipalities , provincial directorates and the ministry of family and social policies, advisors at shelters and violence prevention and monitoring centers, lawyers, social service ... Read More»

By U.S. Mission Turkey | 27 April, 2016 | Topics: Events, Human Rights, Public Affairs | Tags: Domestic Violence, Human Rights, Mark Wynn, Women Rights