The Department of Women’s Policies has prepared an extensive programme of events to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on 25 November. Held under the slogan “Now is the time for women to unite against violence through organised struggle”, the programme will feature a range of activities, from information sessions for women and home visits to a cycling tour and initiatives to honour the memory of women who have been murdered.

Events to begin on 12 November

The programme of events began today with the Local Equality Action Plan Workshop. The 25 November activities will officially kick off on 12 November at 11.00 am in Anıt Park.

Information sessions for women and municipal staff

As part of the programme, information sessions for women will be held between 11 and 27 November at Women’s Life Centres, the municipal service building and in the districts of Hani, Dicle and Kocaköy. The sessions will address gender liberation, forms of violence, support and reporting mechanisms, and digital violence.

A Workshop to Review the Position Paper on Combating Gender-Based Violence for municipal staff will take place on 19 November at 1.00 pm.

Throughout the month, boards displaying the question “What comes to mind when you think of violence?” will be placed in municipal departments, creating an interactive space where staff can share their thoughts and feelings and raise awareness.

Cycling tour, home visits and information stands

As part of efforts to bring women's solidarity into public spaces, an awareness-raising cycle ride will be organised in cooperation with the Amed Women's Cycling Group on 14 November at 1.30 pm, setting off from Koşuyolu Park and finishing at Dağkapı Square.

Between 16 and 20 November, home visits will be carried out in Kaynartepe Neighbourhood and Seyrantepe, where information leaflets will be distributed. Information stands will also be set up on the Dicle University campus and in front of the Grand Mosque between 23 and 25 November to reach members of the public.

Honouring the memory of women who have been murdered

Commemorative events, organised in cooperation with Diyarbakır Metropolitan Municipality's Women's Council, aim to keep collective memory alive. As part of these events, saplings will be planted in memory of women who have been murdered at Barış Park on 16 November at 1.00 pm.

On 20 November at 1.00 pm, a tree at the Sümerpark Complex will be designated as the “Tree of Memory”. The names of women who have been murdered will be commemorated on this tree.