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Inspirational Stories of Women Leaders Shared at Final International University

On December 5th, a significant date marking World Women's Rights Day and the anniversary of Turkish women gaining the right to vote and stand for election, Final International University hosted a special event. Organized by the university’s Center for Family and Women’s Studies, the event brought together three distinguished women who have played significant roles in politics to share their inspiring stories.

The panel began with a speech by Assistant Director of the Center, Assist. Prof. Dr. Merve Uysal, highlighting the importance of the day and reflecting on the political history of Turkish Cypriot women. Following this, under the moderation of the Center's Director, Prof. Dr. Nazife Aydınoğlu, the panel featured speeches by former Speaker of the Republic’s Assembly Fatma Ekenoğlu, Mayor of Mehmetçik-Büyükkonuk Municipality Fatma Çimen Tuğlu, and former Member of Parliament Gülşah Sanver Manavoğlu. They discussed their journeys into politics, the challenges they faced as women, and how they overcame these obstacles. Their speeches, which inspired courage and motivation among the audience, emphasized the importance of women taking on more active roles in societal life. The panel garnered great interest from students and academics alike, as the speakers shared their political careers and experiences, serving as role models for young women. This meaningful event at Final International University not only highlighted the importance of equal representation and women’s contributions to society but also shed light on the future of women leaders.

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