GİKAD President Kavuklu Emphasizes Importance of Women in Driving Country Forward
İçim Çağıner Kavuklu, the President of the Turkish Cypriot Entrepreneurial Women Association (GİKAD), recently appeared on BRT to discuss important issues related to women’s rights and empowerment.
During the interview, Kavuklu emphasized the importance of defending gender equality, women’s rights, and the valuable contributions that women make to society. She highlighted GİKAD’s efforts to support and unite women who are actively involved in various sectors of the economy across the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC). From Karpaz to Yeşilırmak, the association is committed to promoting entrepreneurship and fostering a culture of innovation and productivity among women.
Kavuklu also underscored the need for more female representation in politics, government, and decision-making processes. She expressed support for gender quotas as a means to ensure greater female participation in leadership roles. Emphasizing the importance of unity among women’s organizations, Kavuklu called for collaboration, idea-sharing, and the expansion of collective vision to drive progress and development in the country.
In conclusion, Kavuklu stressed that women play a crucial role in advancing the nation’s interests and urged for greater cooperation among women to drive positive change and innovation in society. The interview shed light on the ongoing efforts of GİKAD to empower and uplift women in the TRNC through advocacy, support, and concrete initiatives aimed at fostering gender equality and women’s empowerment.
