Kadın Koalisyonu- Women's Coalition Türkiye
Budget
€0
EP Access
0
accredited persons
Staff
4
1.5 FTE
EU Grants
None
Mission & Goals
The Women's Coalition, established in 2002, is a united network of diverse organizations across Türkiye, joining forces for a shared purpose. Our coalition encompasses groups with unique missions, perspectives, and expertise, creating a rich resource focused on transforming local politics. For us, participation in local governance means more than just voting or holding office. We work to expand existing channels and create new pathways to ensure municipal services are gender-equal and free from discrimination, treating women and LGBTI+ individuals as full, equal citizens. Recognizing that local administrations are often more accessible and responsive than central ones, we engage them as key partners in our efforts. We recognize that local issues connect to broader dynamics, with national and international politics deeply intertwined. Just as patriarchy drives domestic violence, systemic forces shape women’s increasing need for municipal support, reflecting wider economic policies.
EU Legislative Interests
Work on the possible Parity law in the EU The revision of the Victims' Rights Directive Istanbul Convention and The EU Directive on combating violence against women and domestic violence Gender-based digital violence The Digital Services Act (DSA) and its impact on human rights and gender equality - cyber violence The AI Act and gender equality- Gender Equality Strategy 2026-2030 LGBTIQ equality strategy 2026 - 2030 CoR in the EU legislative procedure Local governance and women's political representation The European Union's Directive on Gender Balance in Corporate Boards Gender-responsive budgeting (GRB) EIGE and its work on gender equality FRA agency and its work The EU's transition to climate justice and gender equality
Communication Activities
We have been organising awareness-raising events and campaigns on gender equality in cooperation with European Women's Lobby, 50/50 campaign during the EU and Turkiye elections on women's equal representation and participation online and on the ground, tackling violence against women in general and also for women in politics, Campaigns on Istanbul Convention and its importance for Turkiye and EU Member States, we have been working via social media on the impact of crisis and natural disasters on gender equality. In times of crisis and our daily work agenda requires us to concentrate on anti-gender attacks and create policy alliances to safeguard women's rights, gender equality and fundamental rights and freedoms at all levels.
Interests Represented
Does not represent commercial interests
Member Of
The Women's Coalition's international relations working group aims to amplify the Coalition's initiatives within European and global women’s movements, fostering solidarity and expanding our network. The Women's Coalition is a member of the Association for Women's Rights in Development (AWID) and collaborates with the European Women’s Lobby on relevant issues. Through the Freja Forum, we work with Sweden as EU member state and different institutions to strengthen civil society in Türkiye and the Western Balkans. We contribute to shadow reports for the CEDAW Committee and participate in the annual UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) sessions in New York, focusing on women's rights and gender equality.
Organisation Members
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Additional Information
As an independent network as a coalition composed of 152 women's organisations in Türkiye, advocating for gender equality and women’s participation in local governance and all areas of life in Turkiye and around the globe. As a platform encompassing registered women’s NGOs under our umbrella, we rely entirely on the voluntary efforts of our members, without any external funding. Our representatives are unpaid.
Commissioner Meetings
No recorded meetings with EU commissioners.