Subject: FW: [DKIM katki]Turkish and Estonian Civil Society Cooperation
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Subject: [DKIM katki]Turkish and Estonian Civil Society Cooperation
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2026/03

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Turkish and Estonian Civil Society Cooperation

Date

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Rize, January 20, 2026

Dear Ms. Karmen JOLLER

Minister of Social Affairs

The Republic of Estonia Ministry of Social Affairs

Suur-Ameerika 1, 10122 Tallinn

Dear Ms. Joller,

Our association, in partnership with the Estonian Disabled Women’s
Association (Estonia), the Lithuanian Women’s Society (Lithuania) and the
Gender Studies, o.p.s. (Czechia), implemented the "Civil Society Dialogue
for Empowered Women" project in the Czech Republic, Lithuania, and Estonia
(The brochure for this project is attached.). This project was supported
by the European Union. The project was implemented between 01.04.2021 –
30.01.2023.

The aim of the project is ‘’Overall objective: to strengthen the position
of women in Rize and improve the information exchange and sustainable
cooperation between Turkish and European CSOs. Specific objectives: (1) To
ensure information exchange about Women-friendly Cities and “women with
disabilities” approach of women’s CSOs between Turkish and Estonian CSOs;
(2) To establish the “women in local governance e-platform”; (3) To inform
the Turkish public on the EU and the European public on Turkey.’’

The project has been successfully implemented in Türkiye, Estonia, Czech
Republic, and Lithuania.

The International workshop with subject of “Women's Rights with
Disabilities in Estonia” for lively and colourful society dialogue among
NGO was done in Estonia. The International workshop was held in two
phases. At the first stage, travel observation and examination works have
been implemented. During those examination works, presentations have been
performed by the people who know well the point. At the second stage;
group works and presentations called as indoor area work were done. This
workshop provided to attendants to make strength democracy and law subject
to estimated political dimensions. Eesti Puuetega Naiste Ühenduste Liit
(EPNÜL) served as a role model for Turkish participants. The International
workshop not only has increased the information and capacities of the
participants but also provide an opportunity to them for practicing as a
part of solution. So, they have increased their self-confidence.

Achievements of the project:

1.	Better information sharing about Project partners and
opportunities and difficulties due to enlarging of EU in future were
shared through negotiations.
2.	A dialogue has been established between EU Member States and
Turkiye where "concerns and views will be discussed sincerely and
clearly".
3.	Entering of Estonia to EU, learnt lessons, Lecturing about points
like rights of disabled women, Activities of NGOs with women subject in EU
and Estonia, Gender Equality in Estonia and EU Countries.
4.	Estonian participants have had the opportunity to get to know
Turkiye closely.
5.	Estonian participants have learned about the works Turkey has done
during the EU harmonization process.
6.	Better information sharing about the project partners
opportunities and difficulties due to enlarging of EU in future were
shared through negotiations.

Our project team in Estonia is very successful. Disciplined and dedicated.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank Ms. Kylli Haav, Ms. Janika
Paulus, Mrs Vaike Pähn, Ms Marju Reismaa, Ms Jelena Pipper. The PowerPoint
presentations were particularly impressive. The participants loved them.
They served as role models for the participants.

We are in constant dialogue with Eesti Puuetega Naiste Ühenduste Liit
(EPNÜL). We are currently preparing a joint project proposal. The purpose
of this project is "to strengthen the voice and actions of local civil
society for climate justice and inclusive climate local governance in
Türkiye by engaging with the most vulnerable, excluded and disadvantaged
groups of society, such as disabled women."

We want to implement this project to create a bigger synergy in the
project site and to increase the sustainability of the project. With the
contributions of Estonia Missions and EU Missions that put value on
‘Disabled Women's Rights’ a great synergy and the multiplier effect will
be generated.

I respectfully submit this information to your attention.

Appendix: Project brochure

Berrin YEGEN MOLLAVELIOGLU

President of the Board of Directors

phone                : + 90 464 213 22 02

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