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New Approach to Women’s Employment: Purple Settlements

Author(s): Nuran H. Belet
Subject(s): Gender Studies, Labor relations
Published by: Transnational Press London
Keywords: Disaster; gender ınequality; women empowerment; purple settlements;
Summary/Abstract: The earthquake that occurred on 6 February 2023 in 11 provinces of Turkey resulted in a significant loss of life and property, thereby once again emphasising the issue of societal vulnerabilities in the aftermath of natural disasters. A series of needs assessments conducted by the United Nations, in conjunction with observations from women’s civil society organizations operating in the affected regions, have revealed that women and girls are confronted with significant obstacles in accessing essential services. Those who were pregnant or nursing, single, elderly or disabled encountered particular difficulties in obtaining the assistance and services they required with urgency. These challenges were particularly evident in rural and remote areas. In the aftermath of the earthquake, the Ministry of Family and Social Services provided invaluable assistance, but it was not the only organization to offer support. Women’s civil society organizations also played a significant role in providing aid to the affected regions.This study examines the “Purple Settlements” initiative, a support mechanism implemented by the Federation of Women’s Associations of Turkey (TKDF) following the 6 February earthquakes, both in the affected areas and in cities receiving displaced populations. This study will examine the founding objectives of the Purple Settlements initiative, the services it provides to empower women, and the mechanisms through which these services are made sustainable. Finally, it will evaluate the potential for the Purple Settlements to be adopted as a scalable model from various perspectives.

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