“STRENGTHENING INSTITUTIONAL HARMONY IN COMBATING VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN” REPORT RELEASED TO THE PUBLIC.

The Ombudsman Institution introduced its new special report entitled “Strengthening Institutional Harmony in Combating Violence against Women: The Central Anatolia Example” on 26 November 2025. The event, hosted by the Chief Ombudsman of Türkiye, Mr. Mehmet Akarca, brought together senior government officials, parliamentary committee members, and members of the press. In his speech, Mr. Akarca underlined that violence against women is a serious human rights violation and emphasized the need for zero tolerance as well as coordinated institutional action. He highlighted that field visits were conducted across nine provinces and nearly 200 interviews were held in preparation for the report. Presenting the report, Ombudsperson Ms. Fatma Benli Yalçın, responsible for women’s and children’s rights, noted that the findings and recommendations aim to strengthen nationwide efforts and provide concrete solutions to enhance the effectiveness of combating violence against women.
