Speaker at the Women’s Day Event organised by Antalya Association of Industrialists and Business People. The event hosted leading members of the region’s associations.
When discussing gender parity, experts estimate that 134 years will be necessary to achieve this, considering the 2024 level of funding and the implementation of development programs. But in January 2025, things changed dramatically when U.S. President Donald Trump announced rollbacks on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The actions that follow, combined with foreign aid cuts, are having an impact on women and girls across the world, particularly in poorer nations. The reduction in funding for organizations that promote women’s rights and access to essential services, including reproductive health, could have irreversible consequences on the economic opportunities and social security for women around the globe. Hence, this event was extremely timely to encourage and inspire women.
