Anadolu Isuzu and ILO collaborate for gender equality
Anadolu Isuzu signed a protocol with the United Nations International Labour Organization (ILO) to work on the "Model for the Development of Gender Equality". The signing ceremony, which took place on March 8, International Women's Day, was attended by Anadolu Isuzu General Manager Tuğrul Arıkan and ILO Turkey Office Director Yasser Ahmed Hassan, along with as female employees and guests working on various positions at Anadolu Isuzu.
In his speech at the signing ceremony, Anadolu Isuzu General Manager Tuğrul Arıkan stated that the signed cooperation protocol will pave the way for even more concrete steps to be taken to increase equal opportunities for women in working life and to promote gender equality. "I believe that this project, we will carry out in cooperation with ILO, will make a significant difference in reducing the challenges faced by our female employees in their career journeys and increasing their career opportunities. Thanks to this cooperation, we will implement projects that will contribute to strengthening the position of our women in business life" he added.
Stating that Anadolu Isuzu is proud to be moving towards the goal of providing a more fair, equal and inclusive working environment Arıkan also said: "Women having equal rights in social and economic life is not only a requirement of social justice, but also one of the cornerstones of sustainable development. Today, as Anadolu Isuzu, we are excited to move one step further towards women's empowerment and gender equality. Together with all our employees, men and women, we pledge that we will continue to raise awareness on gender equality and equal opportunities and take steps in this direction."