Minister Işıkhan: 100,000 Women Employed in 2.5 Months

Minister Vedat Işıkhan Celebrates Success in Women’s Employment

Minister of Labor and Social Security Vedat Işıkhan recently announced the success of the İş Pozitif program in providing employment for over 100 thousand women in approximately 2.5 months. The Minister made this statement during his participation in promotional events focused on women’s empowerment in Samsun, including the opening of the İş Pozitif Women’s Employment Fair.

In his speech, Minister Işıkhan highlighted the government’s commitment to women’s employment, emphasizing that more than 464 thousand women have been placed in jobs in 2023 alone. He also pointed out the importance of education in enhancing the qualified workforce and reiterated the government’s dedication to supporting women at every stage of their entry into the workforce.

Addressing the issue of informal employment, Minister Işıkhan emphasized the significance of registered employment for the future of the country and its citizens. He pointed out the benefits of Turkey’s social security system, which provides comprehensive coverage for working individuals and their families, unlike many countries where people fear the financial burden of getting sick.

Minister Işıkhan also emphasized the role of women in expanding the labor market, increasing productivity, and contributing to the overall development of the social security system. He expressed his confidence in women’s potential to drive the country’s growth and development, especially in the context of the Women’s Employment of the Century initiative.

The Minister concluded by acknowledging the contributions of women to Turkey’s history, particularly during the War of Independence and the establishment of the Republic. He expressed gratitude to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and First Lady Emine Erdoğan for their support of women’s rights and empowerment over the past 21 years.

The event concluded with Minister Işıkhan presenting awards to companies that have excelled in employing women and visiting the İş Positive Women’s Employment Fair, showcasing the achievements of female entrepreneurs. The success of the İş Pozitif program reflects the government’s commitment to gender equality and women’s empowerment in Turkey.

 

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