The 2nd Meeting of UCLG-MEWA Committee on Gender Equality was held on January 10, 2017, at UCLG-MEWA. The meeting was chaired by Hayri İnönü, Mayor of Şişli, UCLG-MEWA Ombudsperson, and Co-President of UCLG-MEWA Committee on Gender Equality.
Joint Action for Projects and Advocacy
The members of the committee decided to act jointly on the projects and advocacy activities. In this regard, Committee decided to work on the dissemination of the European Charter for Equality of Women and Men, localization of Istanbul Convention and promotion of establishment of equity units in municipalities, in the upcoming period. The next meeting of the committee will be held in spring under the auspices of Şişli Municipality. Detailed report of the meeting is accessible on the UCLG-MEWA website.