Imagine a city where women are supported at every stage of life where safety, opportunity, and equality are integral to urban living. In Mersin, women-focused policies strengthen social inclusion, economic independence, and community resilience.

Through Women’s Counselling Centres, Women’s Shelters, and social support facilities such as Hanımevi (Women’s Solidarity and Support Centre), Kıyafet Evi (Clothing Support Centre), and Mola Evi (Respite and Care Support Centre), the municipality ensures access to protection, care, and essential services. Skill-building and production-oriented initiatives including Women and Children Workshops, Evimiz Atölye (Community Home Workshops), and Emek Evi (Labour and Production Centre) enable women to transform knowledge, skills, and creativity into sustainable livelihoods.

Economic empowerment is further strengthened through initiatives such as Mersinli Kadın Ustalar (Women Artisans of Mersin), Producer Women Stands, İlk İşim (My First Job Programme), and Kazanç (Income Generation Programme), which increase women’s participation in employment and local economies. Programmes like Kır Çiçekleri (Wildflowers Programme) invest in girls’ education and future leadership, supporting long-term equality and social mobility.

Together, these initiatives advance gender equality (SDG 5), reduce poverty and inequalities (SDGs 1 and 10), promote decent work (SDG 8), and contribute to inclusive and sustainable urban development (SDG 11).