What are the most significant problems for women in Turkey? MetroPOLL's 'March 8' survey results...

MetroPOLL Research released a striking survey on March 8, International Women's Day. Participants were asked, 'What is the most significant problem for women in Turkey?'

In Turkey, Women's Day is unfortunately spent under the shadow of femicides, violence, harassment, and oppression.

394 WOMEN MURDERED IN THE LAST YEAR

According to data from the We Will Stop Femicide Platform, at least 394 women were murdered in 2024, and 259 women were found dead under suspicious circumstances.

In Turkey, where violence against women and femicides show no signs of ending, the most criticized issue remains the withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention.

"WOMEN'S DAY" SURVEY FROM METROPOLL

The results of the survey conducted by MetroPOLL Research in February once again laid bare the reality of violence against women.

Between February 14 and 18, 1,206 people in 28 cities were asked, "In your opinion, which of the following is the most significant problem for women in Turkey?"

Women cited violence at 26.6 percent, while men gave the same answer at 24.6 percent.

Here are the responses given by women:

• Violence: 26.6 percent
• Lack of education: 18.2 percent
• Societal pressure: 15.1 percent
• All of the above: 14.7 percent
• Gender inequality: 10.8 percent
• Other: 6.2 percent
• Unemployment: 4.3 percent
• No answer: 4.1 percent

Here are the responses given by men:

• Violence: 24.6 percent
• Lack of education: 17.3 percent
• Societal pressure: 16.4 percent
• Other: 14.8 percent
• Gender inequality: 8.6 percent
• All of the above: 7.1 percent
• No answer: 6.2 percent
• Unemployment: 5.0 percent