An Assessment of Women’s Rights in Corporate Compliance Programs in Turkey

Report by PAR Research and Consultancy Inc. and CIPE on Women’s Rights in Corporate Compliance Programs in Turkey

PAR Research and Consultancy Inc. and CIPE have developed a comprehensive report on corporate compliance programs that address women’s rights in Turkey. The report outlines existing programs and initiatives and assesses their outcomes against expected results, including their contributions to gender equality in the workplace.

This research was conducted in order to understand, analyze and assess the extent to which existing institutions, laws, and resources protect women’s rights in the business environment. The report methodology involved comprehensive desk research and interviews with relevant stakeholders. The research team conducted a desk review of the country’s legal framework; existing studies and surveys; and initiatives and programs implemented by select corporate companies and networks in Turkey.

The report includes an assessment of existing collaborations between organizations, including business associations, networks, alliances in civil society, and leading multinational and national companies in the private sector. The researchers identify positive initiatives, challenges, and current needs, and end the report with recommendations on further areas of action. The report also includes an Executive Summary of the main findings.