Feminism advances to east: women’s party to be established in TurkeyMarch 4, 2011 - 12:49 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Benal Yazgan, founding president of the Women's Party initiative, said on March 3 that Turkish women want to have a voice in discussions on matters concerning Turkey. "Like any political party, we are concerned about all the problems of our country. However, we would also like to reflect women's point of view in the country's administration," she said. Yazgan said that the initiative, which had been carrying out studies for almost a year, would soon become a political party. Noting that it was not clear if the initiative would be able to complete such process before the general elections in June, Yazgan said the movement aimed at supporting at least 2 independent women candidates in the upcoming elections "We are not a feminist party, but we are an equalitarian movement," she said. Describing women's approach to matters as more "detail-oriented" than men, Yazgan said she believed women's participation would enrich and soften politics. "We do not want tough politics. What we want is more humane policies and discourses," she added, cumhuriyet.com reported. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". Partner news | Armenia, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture. India wants Armenia’s proposals on use of Chabahar port India is expecting proposals from Armenia regarding the use of Chabahar port in Iran, Indian ambassador says. EU welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan “progress” The EU has welcomed “progress” made in the framework of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation process. Belarus opposition leader slams Lukashenko for Karabakh trip Belarusian opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has harshly criticized the visit of Lukashenko to Karabakh. |