Türkiye has announced its fifth national action plan aimed at ending femicides and reducing violence against women. The initiative was formally introduced at an event in Ankara, where President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan emphasized the country’s determination to strengthen early intervention mechanisms, rehabilitate offenders and enhance legal protections for survivors.
The plan, aligned with the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, adopts a multidimensional approach. Erdoğan stated that combating violence is not only a legal issue but a moral and social responsibility, noting that Türkiye has made significant progress but still faces challenges. He stressed that every instance of violence represents a loss that affects families and society as a whole.
Key elements of the strategy include improving access to judicial services, increasing awareness programs, and implementing behavioral transformation initiatives for perpetrators. Officials said the action plan will support long-term efforts to reinforce family structures, encourage shared parental responsibilities and address growing social pressures fueled by digital threats.
Türkiye has recorded a reduction in femicides compared with the previous year, though hundreds of women continue to be affected by domestic violence annually. The new action plan, covering the 2026–2030 period, aims to accelerate progress and ensure that women can live free from fear, violence and discrimination.