WE ACT

Initiated in January 2023, the WE ACT project aims to equip women politicians, primarily in preparation for the 2024 local elections, with the necessary skills to effectively prepare for their campaigns and fulfill their duties if elected. At the end of 2023, we conducted Politics and Media trainings for women politicians with the participation of 165 women in 6 provinces. The candidacy of around 40 of our participants has been clarified for the 2024 local elections. 17 that can make room in their calendar, along with local journalists from their cities and representatives from national media, were brought together at a networking event on February 15, 2024, at Istanbul Postane Galata. Furthermore, within the scope of the WE ACT, we provided subgrant support to 21 projects in the field of gender equality in Turkey.

On May 22nd, 2024, we proudly hosted the Forum and Reception for the WE ACT project. This event was hosted by the Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Istanbul. We welcomed over 100 guests, including national and international stakeholders, women politicians, members of the media. The program featured insightful discussions on local election results from a gender equality perspective, women’s leadership in political parties, and strengthening gender equality in local politics. This remarkable event brought together women leaders from diverse political ideologies, fostering an environment of collaboration and mutual respect. We are proud of the positive impact of this event and extend our gratitude to all speakers and guests who made it a success!

The project supported by the European Union Delegation to Türkiye under the Thematic Programme on Human Rights and Democracy, and is implemented by D84 and ALDA (European Association for Local Democracy).