Contributions of Armenian Women in Turkey Highlighted at Parliament
March 9, 2017
Armenian member of Turkish parliament Selina Dogan raises awareness about role of Armenian women in Turkish society
ISTANBUL””Selina Dogan, an Armenian member of the Turkish Parliament representing the Republican People’s Party (CHP) used the occasion of International Women’s Day on Wednesday to highlight Armenian women who contributed to Turkish society, reported the Agos newspaper.
Dogan named Armenian intellectuals Elbis Gesaratsyan, Sırpuhi Düsap, Zabel Asadur, Zabel Yesayan ande HayganuÅŸh Mark, who are considered as the first feminists of Turkey.
The member of parliament stressed that while many statements had been on the occasion of International Women’s Day, the absence of these prominent women gave her pause.
“This means that either the way we discuss this issue is not right or we are not being sincere,”
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