The event is organized as part of the Local Women Leaders Shadow Assembly Project, which is carried out under the leadership of the Global Equality and Inclusion Network Association, in partnership with Hatay Women's Entrepreneurs Association, Smyrna Association of Business and Professional Women, FEMIN UP – Digital Solutions for Gender Equality Association, and the Association for International Relations Studies (TUİÇ).
Within the scope of the meeting, local needs and priorities will be discussed together, the working framework of the Local Women Leaders Shadow Assembly will be established, and the foundations for joint advocacy agendas will be laid.
Event Information
- Date: Thursday, February 5, 2026
- Time: 13:00 – 18:00
- Venue: Sam Frans Hotel, Hatay
- Participation Form: https://forms.gle/ep6z3ChwPBKbTEiq6
Who Can Participate?
This gathering is designed for:
• Women mukhtars (village/neighborhood heads),
• Female municipal council members,
• Women entrepreneurs,
• Civil society representatives,
• Professional chambers and women's cooperatives,
• Local initiatives, and
• Women working or interested in the fields of gender equality, local governance, and advocacy in Hatay.
The event is free of charge. Capacity is limited. Participation will be confirmed to those who fill out the form via email.