May 3, 2024

We welcomed Prof. Dr. Arif Yavuz as the speaker of the second edition of our monthly online series “Recent Developments in the Economy and Market Talks,” organized by the Finance and Trade Committee.

May 6, 2024

The Dermocosmetics Specialist Training Program continued in Hatay, in collaboration with VICHY, KAGİDER, and Boğaziçi University Lifelong Education Center (BÜYEM), for women with experience or interest in the field.

May 7, 2024

KAGİDER Advisory Board Member Nazan Moroğlu spoke at a panel organized by the MEF University Women’s Human Rights Club. The panel focused on the importance of women’s participation in employment and entrepreneurship.

May 8, 2024

We attended the second meeting of the Women Entrepreneurship Initiative, established by the Ministry of Industry and Technology, to discuss the roadmap in Ankara.

May 9, 2024

Stakeholder meeting of the Women Leadership Platform was held.

KAGİDER President Esra Bezircioğlu spoke at a livestream with women entrepreneurs in Hatay, organized in collaboration with JCI.

Our members Zeynephan Gemicioğlu and Zeynep Gönenç joined the “EMPOWER – ENCIRCLE” training of trainers program on circular economy and women’s leadership in Southeast Europe.

May 10, 2024

Projects Manager Meltem Dere Kartal represented KAGİDER at a workshop on employment of women, youth, and persons with disabilities at Marmara University.

Global Relations and Communications Manager Deniz Altuntaş contributed to the KOÇ-KAM Fierce Project workshop on international mechanisms and policy tools.

May 13, 2024

Anadolu Hayat Emeklilik earned the FEM (Equal Opportunity Model) certificate, presented by our Board Member Özlem Demirci Duyarlar.

May 14, 2024

Deputy Secretary General Esra İdris participated in the TPF Earthquake Fund Partner Meeting to discuss collaborative projects.

May 14–16, 2024

We attended the EBRD Annual Meeting in Armenia under the theme “Delivering Impact Together.” General Secretary Yeşim Seviğ delivered a speech on “Gender Economic Inclusion” KAGİDER was proud to be selected among 13 NGOs worldwide to the newly established EBRD Civil Society Steering Committee.

May 15, 2024

The Sustainability Committee held a cultural tour of Beyoğlu with Mois Gabay.

May 17, 2024

Board Member Gülin Yücel participated in a meeting with UN Women Executive Director Sima Bahous during her visit to Turkey to present recommendations for women entrepreneurs.

May 18, 2024

Yeditepe Women in Business Club awarded KAGİDER the title of “NGO of the Year” in honor of the 100th anniversary of the Republic. The award was received by President Esra Bezircioğlu.

May 20, 2024

President Esra Bezircioğlu appeared on Bloomberg HT’s “60 DK” program, discussing KAGİDER’s engagements with the UN, Brussels, and Armenia.

May 21–22, 2024

The Global Relations Committee organized a trade visit to Hungary, where KAGİDER members held B2B meetings.

May 22, 2024

EU Senior Advisor Ayşe Yürekli spoke at the "Women and Local Elections" panel as part of the We Act Project at the Dutch Consulate.

She also joined the Marmara University MURCİR webinar on the European Parliament elections.

May 23, 2024

Our May breakfast meeting hosted TÜSİAD President Orhan Turan, moderated by journalist Sibel Atik.

KAGİDER’s first Sustainability Report was launched, with a presentation by Board Member Beyza Beyzade Berkol. Click to read the report.

May 24, 2024

The Membership and Women Entrepreneurs Associations Relations Committee organized the "Istanbul Codes" cultural event.

May 28, 2024

The Youth and Entrepreneurship Committee visited the *Republic’s Face* exhibition hosted by Borusan Foundation in honor of the Republic’s centenary.

May 29, 2024

We launched the 2nd phase of the “Power Talks Mentorship Program” in partnership with Kérastase, pairing 57 young women with mentors.

The Private Sector Relations Committee held a gathering at Istanbul Modern.

May 30, 2024

KAGİDER participated in the “Social Impact Summit” held at İş Sanat Levent with the theme “Seeking Equality from Inequalities.”

May 31, 2024

President Esra Bezircioğlu joined the jury of the 22nd Golden Compass PR Awards.

A KAGİDER delegation visited Ülkü Sakalar, CHP Deputy Chair of the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Assembly.

The “Gelecek Hayalim Tech Talks” series, part of our cooperation with Ford Otosan, continued with a session on “Emerging Technologies and the Importance of Data.” Watch on YouTube

Throughout May 2024

EU Senior Advisor Ayşe Yürekli participated in several events in Brussels, including:

• TÜRKONFED EU roundtable,
  
• TOBB Brussels meeting on “The Role of Youth in Europe’s Future,”
  
• Events held during visits of Turkish ministers Mehmet Şimşek, Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş, and Prof. Dr. Ömer Bolat,
  
• EWL (European Women’s Lobby) meetings,
  

and the first working group meeting on the EU Economic and Social Committee’s “Industry 5.0” opinion paper as an Enlargement Candidate Member (ECM).

As part of the Education and Mentorship Committee’s webinar series:

• Dr. Hale Cide Demir gave a seminar on “Technology and the Future,”
  
• Board Member Zeynep Yağmur spoke on “Legal Guidance for Mentees,”
  
• Board Member Gülin Yücel gave a training on “Sustainability.”