"I'm impressed with the Joint Programme"

Dr. Peer Sieben, the newly-appointed Representative to Turkey for United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), one of the funding UN agents of the Joint Programme, commented that the Programme 'is founded on a globally fresh concept like the "Women Friendly City," and its successful operation will contribute in raising awareness on the needs and rights of Turkish women and girls, and help their participation in decision-making mechanisms.'

Sieben said that 'I was very much impressed that the United Nations Joint Programme was being supported by all the UN agents and eight donor countries, and that the Programme involves crosssectoral work among the Ministry of Interior, governor's offices and municipalities, as well as the private sector'. More >> 

Evaluation Visits to the Joint Programme Cities

Independent Consultant Şeyda Türkmemetoğulları recently visited the six cities where the Programme is being implemented. She monitored the implementation of the Programme in each city, and met with the stakeholders, asking their views and recommendations. More >> 

Evaluation Report on Local Equality Action Plans

The United Nations Joint Programme Consultant Dr. Ayten Alkan prepared a General Evaluation Report on the Local Equality Action Plans (LEAPs), brought to life in the Programme cities. More >> 

Sabancı University Purple Certificate Program

The Purple Certificate Program, initiated by Sabancı University as part of the United Nations Joint Programme to promote gender awareness among high school teachers, was completed recently. The participants to the Program received their certificates. More >> 

Women Friendly Cities: Frankfurt

Frankfurt, a model city in terms of incorporating gender equality perspective into main policies, passed a decision in 2002 to "include gender equality perspective as an integral component into plans and policies in every level of administration." Soon after, a diverse Gender Team was established within the Municipality Women's Problems Unit, to run the coordination of this decision on behalf of the Municipality administration. More >> 

UNJP Province Coordination Council, now in Nevşehir as well

Following the example in İzmir, Nevşehir Governor's Office established the UNJP Province Coordination Council. More >> 

France contributes to Joint Programme

France became the final addition to the donor countries contributing to the United Nations Joint Programme. More >>