The Purpose of SYG Gender Equality Plan

The main purpose of the Strategic Innovative Initiatives- Stratejik Yenilikci Girisimler (SYG) Gender Equality Plan is to prevent discrimination based on gender differences in the work and operations of the company and to ensure that different genders are treated equally and fairly.

Strategic Innovative Initiatives- Stratejik Yenilikci Girisimler (SYG) accepts and complies with the Article 10 of the Constitution of the Republic of Türkiye which states that “All individuals are equal without any discrimination before the law, irrespective of language, race, color, sex, political opinion, philosophical belief, religion, and sect, or any such considerations”, and therefore, it accepts and undertakes not to discriminate on the basis of gender and to act equally within the framework of the relevant legislation and plan gender equality plan

In line with this main purpose, it is aimed to achieve the following objectives:

1. To eliminate gender-based discriminatory practices in the fields of employee recruitment, job security and career development and to develop practices that are aimed at improving gender equality.

2. To take measures to eliminate gender imbalances and improve gender equality in leadership and decision-making processes.

3. To create and maintain an “organizational culture and working environment” that is safe and supportive of “work-life balance”, in which there is not any discrimination, harassment and violence based on gender in decisions and actions regarding academic, administrative and external personnel as well as students.

4. To improve the balance between men and women by considering gender perspective and equality in the content and processes of research and teaching.