The opening of the photography exhibition titled “Women Touching Life” was held at the Presidency Directorate of Communications building on the occasion of March 8, International Women’s Day.

Speaking at the opening, Duran said that the event was organized not only to commemorate a calendar day, but also to emphasize the active role of women in social life.

Referring to the historical transformation of women’s labor, Duran said, “Women’s dignity, labor and social value are, for us, an expression of a deep-rooted understanding that is among the fundamental values ​​of our civilization, beyond a modern search for rights. In our culture, women are an essential subject that establishes and transforms society.” he said.

“STRONG WOMEN BUILD A STRONG SOCIETY”

Duran emphasized that Turkish women took responsibility in the fateful moments of the nation, from the War of Independence to July 15.

Reminding that with the Republic, women gained the right to vote and be elected before many Western countries, Duran reminded that there were also periods in the past when women were excluded from education and business life due to their beliefs.

Duran said:

“Thankfully, the obstacles that occurred during the February 28 period, ranging from university life to the public and private sectors, have been overcome one by one today. Under the leadership of our President, all obstacles to freedom of belief have been eliminated. Turkey has taken important steps to establish equality between men and women, especially in the last 24 years, with public policies and constitutional regulations aimed at strengthening women’s rights.

“WOMEN ARE NOW INVOLVED MORE EFFECTIVELY IN DECISION-MAKING MECHANISMS”

In this process, incentives to increase women’s employment have been implemented, loan and grant programs have been offered to entrepreneurial women, and the actual basis of legal equality has been strengthened with practices such as maternity-nursing leave and child allowance. “Women in Türkiye are now more actively involved not only in the field but also in decision-making mechanisms.”

Stating that the empowerment of women and the strengthening of the family are complementary elements, Duran drew attention to the importance of a life free from violence and economic security.

The exhibition, which was opened to visitors at the Presidential Directorate of Communications Exhibition Hall, includes 41 photographs taken between 1934 and 1986.

In the selection, the stories of women who left their mark in every field of life, from tea harvest workers to ceramic factory employees, from the first female announcers at Ankara Radio to Türkiye’s first female taxi driver, are told.

Minister Göktaş published a video message on his virtual media account on the occasion of ‘8 March International Women’s Day’. Stating that women are the essence of life, the basis of the family, the power of society, Göktaş said, “If women are strong, society is strong. If society is strong, Turkey is strong. Under the leadership of our President, Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, we continue our work with determination to ensure that women exist more effectively in all areas of life.

Woman; The foundation of the family is the strength of society. If women are strong, Turkey is strong. We are building the Turkish Century together with our policies that support women’s labor, production and entrepreneurship. With our vision of “Women’s Move in Sustainable Development”, they will realize their potential… pic.twitter.com/q6R3uMxWRb

— Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş (@MahinurOzdemir) March 8, 2026

It implements projects that increase women’s employment; We popularize women’s cooperatives and support our female entrepreneurs to help them grow their businesses. We strengthen our social service models with a women-oriented approach. This year, we are presenting our vision of ‘Women’s Move in Sustainable Development’ with a development approach based on innovation, competitiveness and efficiency. By transforming women’s potential into a strategic power, we create an ecosystem that directs development. Our goal; To transform women’s labor and courage into the production power of the Turkish Century. “I congratulate March 8 International Women’s Day with my sincerest wishes and express my gratitude to all the women who add value to our lives,” she said.

Minister of Justice Akın Gürlek published a message on the occasion of March 8 International Women’s Day. In his message, Minister Gürlek pointed out that women are the symbol of labor, courage and sacrifice, and the foundation of the family and society, and said, “Women, who have beautified the world with their hard work, determination and success in every period of history, are today the strongest representatives of justice, mercy and hope.”

WE REJECT ALL KINDS OF DISCRIMINATION AND OTHERALIZATION

Gürlek said, “As members of a civilization that always gives importance to women and puts heaven at the feet of mothers, we reject all kinds of discrimination and marginalization against women,” and emphasized that the fight against the mentality that excludes women, damages their dignity, uses violence and acts unfairly is continuing with determination.

WE REMOVED THE TRACES OF THE COUP DELIVERED BY THE TUTORIALISTS ON FEBRUARY 28

Gürlek said that under the leadership of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, they have implemented many important regulations, both legal and administrative, to protect and strengthen women’s rights. “We have eliminated the traces of the blow dealt by tutelage to beliefs and lifestyle on February 28. We have eliminated the grievances of women who were discriminated against because of their headscarves and clothing style, and we have eliminated the obstacles to their rights to education and work,” he said.

WE ARE STRONGER IN THE JUDICIARY WITH 10 THOUSAND 358 WOMEN JUDGES-PROSECUTORS, 1,211 CANDIDATES AND 46 THOUSAND 572 WOMEN STAFF

Stating that they have taken steps to increase the role of women and strengthen their rights in every field, especially in politics, justice, education and working life, Gürlek said, “We are stronger with our 10 thousand 358 female judges and prosecutors, 1,211 judge-prosecutor candidates and assistants, and 46 thousand 572 female personnel working in our justice and judicial organization. With the principle of “zero tolerance to violence”, women do not shed even a drop of tears; justice, equality and respect prevail. We will continue to work for a future. Happy March 8 International Women’s Day to all women who work in all areas of life, especially our mothers of martyrs and veterans, and who enlighten the future with their success.”

Minister Çiftçi also visited the AK Party and MHP provincial headquarters and met with party members. Minister Çiftçi was accompanied by AK Party Şırnak Deputy Arslan Tatar, Interior Minister Advisor Hatice Atan and AK Party Provincial Chairman İbrahim Halil Erkan during his visit.

‘THE FOUNDATION OF THE AK PARTY WAS A GREAT BREAKING MOMENT’

After his visit, Minister Çiftçi attended the Vefa Iftar Program held at Şırnak Teachers’ House. Speaking after the iftar, Çiftçi stated that the establishment of the AK Party 23 years ago was an important turning point for Turkey and said, “Ramadan is a holy month of mercy, brotherhood and unity of hearts. I feel the happiness of being together with you at this table of abundance, in the climate of mercy, in Şehr-i Nuh. These lands are at the foot of Cudi, where patience, submission and resurrection This climate, where the prayer of Prophet Noah echoes, has been the home of brotherhood, hope and wisdom for centuries. The light of many scholars and scholars and madrasahs have enlightened this geography for centuries. The legacy of Al-Jazari, who took the first steps of cybernetics and opened the horizon to humanity with his idea that went beyond his time, rises in this geography. The voice of Mela-ye Ciziri, who transformed words into wisdom and wisdom into wisdom. It still resonates in these lands. There is science, art, contemplation and heart. The AK Party was born as the name of this great march, under the astute, brave and nation-loving leadership of our Honorable President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. On that day, Turkey was under the pressure of tutelage centers. There were understandings that distanced themselves from the values of the nation and the dreams of local and national development were underestimated. “It was a moment of great breaking against the understanding that tried to suppress the faith, identity and values of the nation through coups,” he said.

‘WE WILL CONTINUE OUR WAY TO SERVE THE NATION’

Stating that more than 113 billion liras were invested in Şırnak, Minister Çiftçi said, “On that day, Turkey met with a strong will that drew its own direction. Under the leadership of our esteemed President, a great development move began in every corner of this country. Each of the 81 provinces was viewed with the same eye. No individual of this nation was pushed into the background because of his origin, was not considered strange because of his beliefs, was not put in the background because of the city he lived in. ‘Service to the nation, We embarked on the journey with the understanding of ‘serving the whole country’. If an investment of more than 113 billion lira has been brought to our Şırnak in this process, there is a strong political will. There are organizations working day and night, like you. The following words of our esteemed President are the summary of this march: ‘We see our only duty as serving God and the people.’ We will continue on our way to serve the nation. We walked with this understanding. “We continue on our way with this understanding,” he said.

‘VERY HEAVY PRICES HAVE BEEN PAID THROUGH THE YEARS’

Stating that Turkey did not kneel down despite the establishment of great schemes through terrorism, Minister Çiftçi said, “We made these lands an eternal homeland with unity, solidarity and brotherhood. We stood together in the army of Sultan Alparslan in Malazgirt. We brought the armies that were called invincible to their knees together in Kut’ül Amare. We said ‘this country is impassable’ in the same trench in Çanakkale. We stood up with the same love of independence in the War of Independence. Today We are the heirs of a great legacy of wisdom that extends from the time of Mevlana to Mela-ye Ciziri. We may have different languages, our tunes may be different, our homeland, our flag and our destiny are the same. They tried to sow discord among us. They wanted to drain the energy of this country, to dry up its resources and to tear its children apart from each other. Many of our brave men marched to martyrdom to defend this land. May God grant our heroic veterans a peaceful life. Huge economic resources have been allocated to the fight against terrorism. The economic burden exceeding 2 trillion dollars clearly shows. resources were spent on development, this beloved nation did not kneel down; it preserved its unity and solidarity. Now, we are on the threshold of our President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. “The ‘Terror-Free Turkey’ process, which is carried out with the strong support of the Nationalist Movement Party, Mr. Devlet Bahçeli opens a great door of hope. “This process means the strengthening of peace and strengthening of brotherhood and the advancement of the ideal of a Great and Strong Türkiye with firmer steps,” he said.

‘WE SHOULD BE MORE CAREFUL THAN EVER’

Stating that the process of a terrorism-free Turkey is a matter of building the Century of Turkey, Minister Çiftçi said, “The National Solidarity, Fraternity and Democracy Commission established in the Turkish Grand National Assembly is an important step in this historical responsibility. The work carried out shows the will to produce permanent solutions to this issue with the power of representation of the nation. In these days when we are going through a historical period on the issue of terrorism, our Gazi Assembly, which is the manifestation of the national will, has undertaken its duty in this process without hesitation. We, too, in the Ministry of Internal Affairs As the Ministry, we will fulfill every duty we have to ensure that this process is carried out calmly, peacefully and with common sense. We will never compromise on security and order. We will be on the alert against those who attempt to sabotage the process. We will do whatever is necessary to protect the peace of our nation, the preservation of our brotherhood and the dignity and power of our state. “For this reason, we must be more careful than ever. We should not give opportunity to regional evil forces that are uncomfortable with the process of strengthening our unity and strengthening our unity. Because the well-being of this process is not only a matter of today; it is a matter of building the Turkey Century. As the possibility of terrorism disappears, the energy of the region will be directed towards development.”

‘AS THIS REGION IS DEVELOPED, THE CENTURY OF Türkiye WILL BE THE CENTURY OF PEACE’

Stating that the Ministry of Internal Affairs is always on duty for the security of the cities, Minister Çiftçi said: “Today, 81 thousand barrels of oil are produced in Gabar. This production contributes 2 billion dollars to the Turkish economy annually. This energy, this abundance, this opportunity shows that the chains attached to the fate of Şırnak have been broken. As the Ministry of Internal Affairs, we are always on duty for the peace and security of these cities. We are at the disposal of our nation. The life safety, property security, security of every citizen living in this country.” Its belief, culture and belonging are under the guarantee of our state. This nation, with its Turks, Kurds, Alevis and Sunnis, is one heart. With the permission of God, we will make this country more prosperous, stronger and more peaceful together. As this region develops, the ‘Türkiye Century’ will be the century of peace.

It was revealed that the detained former mayor of Bolu Municipality, Tanju Özcan, used the municipality for the affairs of his own family and close circle. It was determined that CHP executives and Özcan’s relatives were employed in different units in the municipality. Here are Tanju Özcan’s relatives and connections who were hired in the municipality with her special authority:

MANAGEMENT IS IN THE FAMILY

Gülşen Gülener: Municipal company manager (wife of Özcan’s uncle’s son).

Bahadır Acar: Municipal company manager (Ozcan’s wife’s cousin).

Erkan Acar: Municipal company employee (Ozcan’s wife’s cousin).

Özgür Yıldız: Company and social facilities manager (relative of Özcan’s lawyer).

Ebru Yıldız: Civil Servant (wife of Bol Tur A.Ş. manager Özgür Yıldız).

Buse Özkan: Company board member (wife of former CHP Youth Branch President Çağdaş Özkan).

Övgü Yılmaz: Halk Ekmek company manager (daughter-in-law of former İyi Party council member Ahmet Yılmaz).

Bilge Yön: Lawyer (wife of Press Director Ergin Yön).

Ramazan Sezer: Employee (brother-in-law of Vice President Sedat Gülener).

Büşra Özcan: Deputy Registrar (wife of CHP Municipal Council Member Okay Özcan).

Nazlıcan Beykoz: Company personnel (cousin of CHP Municipal Council Member Okay Özcan). Additionally, 14 more people are close to Özcan.