Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality's "Inspiring Steps" event featured prominent figures like fashion designer
Arzu Kaprol, Ayşe Ally İldeniz, Duygu Bakacak Dağdeviren, Prof. Dr. Itır Erhart, and Nejla Işık. Each shared their individual journeys, recounting their experiences breaking through 'glass ceilings' in their respective fields. To commemorate International Working Women's Day,
Arzu Kaprol, Ayşe Ally İldeniz, Prof. Dr. Itır Erhart, Duygu Bakacak Dağdeviren, and Nejla Işık shared their remarkable journeys.
Kaprol detailed her fashion triumphs,
İldeniz her path to Silicon Valley,
Erhart her academic achievements,
Dağdeviren her pioneering role as the first female mounted police officer, and
Işık her activism as the headwoman of İkizköy. Across their diverse experiences, they emphasized the power of dreams, hope, solidarity, and courage. United by a common goal, they stressed the necessity of striving for gender equality in all sectors. They underscored the importance of women recognizing their inherent strengths and capabilities, and asserted that achieving true equality demands collective action. 8 March serves as a crucial platform to highlight historical and ongoing discrimination against women. It's a day to celebrate their achievements in politics, economics, and society, while championing gender equality and women's rights. Through events, conferences, and campaigns, 8 March amplifies women's voices and underscores their vital role in society. While recognizing that gender equality requires continuous effort, this day provides a focused moment to raise global awareness of persisting inequalities. International Women's Day, 8 March, serves as a global platform to confront the enduring inequalities faced by women. It's a day to honor their achievements across political, economic, and social landscapes, and to strengthen our collective commitment to gender equality. Through diverse events, conferences, and campaigns, we elevate the struggle for women's rights, recognizing their indispensable role in society. While the pursuit of equality transcends a single day, 8 March offers a vital moment for global solidarity and awareness.
