Path to Justice: The conference highlights the need for a gender-sensitive approach to the earthquake recovery process in Türkiye

Addressing the unique legal challenges faced by women in earthquake-affected areas of Turkey requires urgent gender-sensitive reforms in disaster recovery frameworks – this was concluded at the “Women’s Access to Justice After Earthquakes Conference”, organized by UN Women in Turkey and UN Women. Council of Europe Program Office in Ankara at Ankara University Faculty of Law on 31 October 2024. Participants, including representatives from public institutions, international organizations, civil society, academia, universities and students discussed ways to ensure equitable access to justice for women in the aftermath of the disaster.

The discussions were based on the findings of two pivotal studies: one conducted by the Council of Europe, which examined how gender dynamics affect access to legal aid, and the other conducted by UN Women, which focused on the legal needs of women in earthquake-affected areas.

The earthquakes that struck southeastern Turkey in February 2023 exacerbated existing inequalities, particularly affecting women and girls in terms of safety, access to basic services, and social support networks. The conference highlighted these critical issues and promoted discussions on improving women's access to justice within disaster recovery frameworks.

A platform for political dialogue and cooperation

Building on these research findings, the conference served as a multi-stakeholder forum to discuss how gender dynamics impact access to justice in disaster contexts, recovery efforts by government and civil society, and opportunities for strengthening cross-sector collaboration. “For response and recovery efforts to be truly effective, women’s experiences and expectations must be integrated at every stage through women’s leadership and active participation,” said Zuliha Oneldi, Deputy Country Director for UN Women in Turkey. She also stressed that “the right to access justice during disasters requires ensuring that women, as rights holders, are not left behind, examining the legal system and processes from a gender perspective, assessing whether legal mechanisms meet women’s needs, and identifying barriers to justice.” Access to justice, and supporting the continuity of services in this direction.”

“The challenges faced by women and girls in the aftermath of disasters once again remind us of the urgent need for gender-sensitive policies. Promoting women’s access to justice is crucial,” stressed the Head of Operations of the Council of Europe Program Office in Ankara, Pınar Baspinar. “Vital not only to protect women’s rights but also to promote social equality and justice.”

The event concluded with actionable recommendations aimed at addressing justice challenges for women and girls in the aftermath of earthquakes. The ideas and recommendations shared during this conference are expected to contribute to enriching ongoing efforts and promoting a more equitable recovery process for women and girls in Türkiye.

*The work “Promoting women's access to justice in Türkiye” is part of the joint EU-Council of Europe program “Horizontal Facility for the Western Balkans and Turkey”.

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