A 'Panel on Combating Violence Against Women' was Organized at MAKÜ

Violence is a Crime Against Humanity and Preventable 

The panel was chaired by the Dean of the Faculty of Education and Director of the Women's Issues Application and Research Center, Prof. Dr. Firdevs Savi Çakar. In her opening speech, Çakar emphasized that all forms of violence are unacceptable. In her speech, Çakar stated, “We are here today to raise awareness in the fight against violence against women. Violence is a crime against humanity and preventable. Our aim is to understand the root of violence, determine our individual and societal responsibilities in the fight, and develop solution proposals. It is extremely important for you young people to develop a zero-tolerance approach to violence, change the attitudes and behaviors that feed violence, and take an active role for a just society of the future. Let us not forget: Violence against women is not just a women's issue, but a common problem of all humanity.”

Following this, Vice Rector Prof. Dr. Oğuz Gürsoy emphasized the importance of the family institution in preventing violence, saying, “In line with the action plan of the Ministry of Family and Social Policies, important duties have been assigned to universities. As universities, we are conducting awareness research against violence against women. Especially the determination of young people in the fight against violence plays an important role.”

Deputy Governor Drew Attention to Lack of Love

Deputy Governor Mehmet Türk, who spoke at the panel, touched upon the effects of love and lovelessness in human life. Türk stated that individuals who experience a lack of love during childhood face various problems throughout their lives, saying, “Lack of love can lead to problems in individuals' professional, friendship, and marital relationships, even resulting in violence and murders. Therefore, violence against women should be addressed not only with police measures but also with sociological and psychological studies. Academicians and scientists have great responsibilities in this regard.”

Different Perspectives from Experts

At the Panel on Combating Violence Against Women held at the MAKÜ Conference and Exhibition Hall and chaired by the Dean of the Faculty of Education and Director of the Women's Issues Application and Research Center, Prof. Dr. Firdevs Savi Çakar, Faculty of Education Lecturer Prof. Dr. Hülya Yazıcı presented on ‘Linguistic Indicators of Violence Against Women’, Faculty of Arts and Sciences Lecturer Assoc. Dr. Canan Gönüllü on ‘Gender and Digital Violence’, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences Lecturer Assoc. Dr. Umut Yanardağ on ‘Power and Empowerment’, and Specialist Psychological Counselor Umut Aydoğdu from Burdur Provincial Directorate of Family and Social Services on ‘Domestic Violence’ .

The panel was attended by Deputy Governor Mehmet Türk, Deputy Mayor Hülya Yalçın Eraslan, Vice Rector Prof. Dr. Oğuz Gürsoy, protocol members, academicians, and students. The panel concluded with the presentation of certificates of appreciation to the speakers.