Entries by Uçan Süpürge Vakfı

“What is NOT Feminism” Workshop carried out in association with TOBB University Women Entrepreneurs Council

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The workshop took place at 01.07.2020, guided by psychological counselor Cemre Öztoprak. Following topics were introduced, discussed and examined:

  • What is feminism?
  • The origin of feminism
  • Feminist principles
  • Contributions of feminism
  • Myths and prejudices about feminism
  • What is not feminism?
  • Why do people beware or reject the label “feminist”?
  • Feminism as a way of life
  • Teaching feminism to kids

Below you can find the YouTube link of the workshop:

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Online Dating Violence Workshop carried out in association with TOBB University Women Entrepreneurs Council

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Dating Violence Workshop, organized with TOBB University Women Entrepreneurs Council, took place as two different sessions. 

Session 1: What is dating violence?

In this first session, carried out with social worker Çağla Harputlu, the focus was on the definition of dating violence; types of dating violence; and safe relationship.

Session 2: Why do people appeal to dating violence?

The second session of the workshop was carried out with psychological counselor

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Fight Against Forced and Early Marriages Project (2018)

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Trainings were given in Ankara and Gaziantep on “early and forced marriages”, which are among the obstacles in girls’ education. Since 2018, the most important part of the Flying Broom’s action plan is to help non-governmental organizations know about its provincial action plans and to carry out awareness increase efforts and organizational work in 81 provinces of Turkey. As a continuation of this action plan, follow-up activities will be carried

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My Madame Curie Project (2015-2016)

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The Flying Broom aims to develop alternative role models for girls at their choice of profession, other than stereotypical views. The Flying Broom has implemented this project to eliminate gender inequality which is one of the major obstacles for the development of democratic citizenships and human rights in Turkey. In education system, inequality is often reproduced via choice of profession; not in line with the talents and dreams of children,

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