Thursday, March 17, 2005

Turkish Daily News - 'No magic wand for Turkish women's rights'

"�No magic wand for Turkish women�s rights�
Thursday, March 17, 2005

Turkey is aware of problems concerning the situation of women in the country and is determined to expand women�s rights, says State Minister Aksit in response to European Parliament critics

ANKARA - Turkish Daily News

Despite criticizing Turkish women's low participation in political activities and urging Turkish political personalities to act as �role models� in order to stimulate women's participation, European parliamentarians yesterday agreed to call on both the European Union and Parliament to support a Turkey that has taken �significant steps� towards fighting gender discrimination in society. "

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