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UNDP: Turkey ranks 68th in gender equality

UNDP: Turkey ranks 68th in gender equality

Turkey has ranked 54th n the Human Development Indices shared with the public as part of the 2020 Human Development Report of the United Nations Development Programme.

3 February 2021

Study: Women do four times more unpaid work than men during pandemic

Study: Women do four times more unpaid work than men during pandemic

A study supported by the UNDP shows that men's contribution to household work has increased during the coronavirus pandemic.

Joint project to address invasive alien species at seas

Joint project to address invasive alien species at seas

Aiming to minimize the negative impacts of invasive alien species in Turkey’s coastal and marine ecosystems, the project will be first launched in İğneada, Kırklareli; Marmara Islands, Balıkesir; Ayvalık Islands, Balıkesir; and Samandağ, Hatay.

Turkey on 92nd Position in Human Development Index

UNDP REPORT

Turkey on 92nd Position in Human Development Index

Turkey ranks on 92nd position among 187 countries in this year's International Human Development Index by the UNDP. Norway is on top of the least, Congo brings up the rear.

4 November 2011

Gender Discrimination Deprives Girls of Education

According to the UNDP “Youth in Turkey” report, girls are still being deprived of schooling because of gender discrimination. The lack of education then affects their whole lives.

25 March 2008 A. Nilüfer Zengin Kürkçü

Turkey's Youth Offers "Window of Opportunity"

Turkey's Youth Offers "Window of Opportunity"

The fact that 12 of Turkey's 70 million are aged between 15 and 24 offers the country a golden opportunity to create a better future. However, this is only possible if there is investment - otherwise, poverty and social unrest lie ahead.