September 2021

Are all women really safe under the Istanbul Convention?

2021-09-20 11:41 BST
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An article published by Bloomberg Businessweek[1] has claimed that Turkey's decision to withdraw from the Istanbul Convention raises concerns about women's participation in the economy and security. According to the latest data shared by TUIK (Turkish Statistical Institute), there are 41.7 million women in Turkey[2]. Looking at the content of Bloomberg’s article, two women in Turkey support the claim.