Istanbul Women’s Policy Search Conference Held with Minister Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş and Deputy Minister Leman Yenigün
The Women’s Policy Search Conference brought public institutions, academia, and civil society together at our university to develop policy proposals and cooperation opportunities for women’s empowerment.
Hosted by Istanbul Nişantaşı University in cooperation with the Ministry of Family and Social Services Directorate General on the Status of Women (KSGM), the “Istanbul Women’s Policy Search Conference” brought together representatives of government, academia and civil society. The conference aimed to develop women-focused public policies in cooperation with universities and develop strategic partnerships.
The program began with welcoming remarks by Istanbul Nişantaşı University Rector Prof. Dr. Ayşegül Komsuoğlu. She emphasized that, in women’s and family studies, universities are strategic actors that not only produce knowledge but also provide data, analysis and implementation support for public policy, creating a platform where collaboration based on collective wisdom becomes concrete projects for social transformation.
In her opening address, Minister of Family and Social Services Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş discussed policies and strategies prioritizing women’s empowerment in society. She noted that the Women’s Empowerment Strategy Document and Action Plan has strengthened interinstitutional cooperation and outlined projects enabling women to take more active roles in economic, social and technological fields.
Director General on the Status of Women Süreyya Erkan discussed women’s place in social and economic life using current statistics.
Prof. Dr. Sezen Komsuoğlu reviewed the development of women’s studies in Türkiye and outlined a policy framework for successful and meaningful work in the field.
Women’s Research Centres at Istanbul universities, ministry experts and academics worked in groups to share views and proposals for developing women’s policies. The program methodology was presented by Prof. Dr. Göknur Akçadağ and Müjde Çetin.
The conference outcomes are expected to strengthen coordination between government and universities and contribute to sustainable, innovative approaches to women’s policies.
