Support of 2 Billion TL for Women's Employment: Statement from Minister Işıkhan

Minister of Labor and Social Security Vedat Işıkhan provided information about an important project aimed at increasing women's participation in the workforce, known as Women's Employment Support Project (Women-Up), through his recent statement on social media. Minister Işıkhan stated that they have allocated 2 billion TL in support, emphasizing the scope of measures taken to strengthen women's employment.

Minister Işıkhan drew attention to the fact that not only will women's employment be increased through this project, but the social security system will also be strengthened. He underlined the goal of making the labor market more inclusive. Ensuring women's active participation in working life will also contribute to the sustainability of economic growth.

These incentives are expected to facilitate women's access to the labor force, especially in the post-pandemic period, and to help achieve gender equality in the workplace. It is anticipated that this will strengthen women's social status while also creating a positive impact on family budgets. Advancing women's employment, which plays a critical role in economic stability, through these supports will benefit all segments of society.

According to the details of the project, the aim is to increase the number of women to be employed and to encourage employers to take a more active role in this process through the incentives offered. Minister Işıkhan stated that in this context, participation in the project should be encouraged and that women's visibility in the labor market needs to be improved.

This project will contribute to strengthening national policies for women's employment, enabling women to take active roles in various areas of society. Furthermore, increasing diversity in the workplace will pave the way for innovation and creativity, providing a boost to economic growth. By increasing women's representation in the labor force, a strong perspective is presented that will strengthen both individual and overall economic well-being of society.