{"id":5167,"date":"2025-12-05T22:55:09","date_gmt":"2025-12-05T22:55:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bhrtr.org\/?page_id=5167"},"modified":"2026-02-10T14:04:24","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T14:04:24","slug":"empowering-women-for-gender-equality-and-socioeconomic-inclusion-in-adiyaman","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bhrtr.org\/en\/about\/focus\/empowering-women-for-gender-equality-and-socioeconomic-inclusion-in-adiyaman\/","title":{"rendered":"Strengthening Supply Chains in T\u00fcrkiye"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#f9f9f9″ scene_position=”center” top_padding=”5%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”padding-1-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]\n

Project Overview<\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#ffffff” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”5%” bottom_padding=”3%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”2\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][split_line_heading animation_type=”line-reveal-by-space” font_style=”h1″ text_color=”#000000″ line_reveal_by_space_text_effect=”default” content_alignment=”default” mobile_content_alignment=”inherit” link_target=”_self” text_content=”Strengthening Supply Chains in T\u00fcrkiye” text_direction=”default”][\/split_line_heading][vc_column_text text_direction=”default”]T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s textile and ready-to-wear sector stands as one of the key drivers of the national economy, playing a strategic role in both employment and exports. However, long-standing structural challenges\u2014including intensive working hours, occupational health and safety risks, gender inequality, and barriers preventing the full and effective participation of persons with disabilities in the workforce\u2014continue to shape the sector. The earthquakes of 6 February 2023 further deepened these existing vulnerabilities, leaving both enterprises and workers in an increasingly fragile socio-economic situation.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text text_direction=”default”]\n
Project<\/span><\/h6>\n

Strengthening<\/span> Supply Chains in T\u00fcrkiye\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text text_direction=”default”]\n

Project Partner<\/span><\/h6>\n

UNDP & Ministry of Labour and Social Security of Turkish Republic\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text text_direction=”default”]\n

Status<\/span><\/h6>\n

Completed<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#ffffff” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”5%” bottom_padding=”3%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text text_direction=”default”]Against this background, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)<\/strong>, in partnership with the Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MoLSS)<\/strong> and with the Business and Human Rights Association (BHRTR)<\/strong> as the implementing partner, launched the \u201cStrengthening Supply Chains in T\u00fcrkiye\u201d Project. The initiative aimed to enhance labour market participation for persons with disabilities and women\u2014particularly in the earthquake-affected region\u2014while promoting responsible business practices aligned with a human rights and environmental due diligence (HREDD)<\/strong> approach. The project examined post-earthquake employment dynamics, accessibility conditions, and occupational health and safety practices in the textile sector, and developed recommendations to improve the employability and working conditions of persons with disabilities and women.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_content” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”custom” column_margin_custom=”7vw” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#f8f8f8″ scene_position=”center” top_padding=”3%” bottom_padding=”12%” left_padding_desktop=”7vw” constrain_group_2=”yes” right_padding_desktop=”7vw” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ overlay_strength=”0.8″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” enable_shape_divider=”true” shape_divider_color=”#c49b98″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” shape_divider_height=”99%” bg_image_animation=”clip-path” clip_path_animation_type=”scroll” clip_path_animation_applies=”default” clip_path_start_bottom_desktop=”0″ clip_path_start_left_desktop=”0″ clip_path_start_right_desktop=”0″ clip_path_end_bottom_desktop=”4%” clip_path_end_left_desktop=”4%” clip_path_end_right_desktop=”4%” clip_path_start_roundness=”0″ clip_path_end_roundness=”20″ animation_trigger_offset=”32.00,50.00″ animation_trigger_origin=”bottom” shape_type=”straight_section” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column left_padding_desktop=”2vw” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column_text text_direction=”default”]\n

Project Activities<\/h1>\n[\/vc_column_text][toggles style=”minimal_shadow” accordion=”true” accordion_starting_functionality=”default” border_radius=”none”][toggle color=”Accent-Color” heading_tag=”h3″ heading_tag_functionality=”default” title=”Field Research”][vc_column_text text_direction=”default”]As a first component, extensive field research was conducted through visits to textile and ready-to-wear facilities in Kahramanmara\u015f, Malatya and Gaziantep. These site visits enabled direct observation of post-earthquake working conditions, accessibility levels, employment practices and sector-specific risk areas, ensuring that project recommendations were grounded in real needs and operational realities.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Accent-Color” heading_tag=”h3″ heading_tag_functionality=”default” title=”Online Data Collection”][vc_column_text text_direction=”default”]In order to complement the qualitative findings, a large-scale online survey was administered to companies across the sector, generating quantitative data on disability employment, inclusive workplace arrangements, responsible business practices, HREDD awareness and capacity needs. With participation from nearly 200 companies, the survey revealed key gaps, support needs and implementation challenges that businesses face in meeting responsible business and human rights standards.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Accent-Color” heading_tag=”h3″ heading_tag_functionality=”default” title=”Stakeholder Engagement”][vc_column_text text_direction=”default”]A core component strengthening the field research was the extensive stakeholder consultation process. Meetings with civil society organisations working on disability rights, women\u2019s rights, equal access to education and digital inclusion provided valuable insights into the structural barriers faced by persons with disabilities and the role of digitalisation in improving access to employment for both women and persons with disabilities. Consultations with key business actors\u2014including the OECD Istanbul Centre, UN Global Compact T\u00fcrkiye, Gaziantep Chambers of Industry and Commerce, T\u00dcRKONFED, T\u0130M and \u0130TK\u0130B\u2014further enriched the analysis, offering sector-wide perspectives on supply chain dynamics, labour shortages, and current human rights and OHS practices. 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Beyond its technical outputs, the project has fostered multi-actor dialogue between public institutions, businesses, civil society and international organisations\u2014laying the groundwork for longer-term collaboration on inclusive recovery and sustainable supply chain governance. The insights generated through this initiative underscore that enhancing disability inclusion is not only a matter of compliance, but a strategic investment in productivity, workforce resilience and competitiveness in global value chains. As T\u00fcrkiye continues its recovery and adaptation to evolving international due diligence standards, the project\u2019s findings and tools offer a solid foundation for scaling up inclusive practices across sectors and for ensuring that no one is left behind in the country\u2019s economic transformation.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_content” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”custom” column_margin_custom=”7vw” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#f8f8f8″ scene_position=”center” top_padding=”3%” bottom_padding=”12%” left_padding_desktop=”7vw” constrain_group_2=”yes” right_padding_desktop=”7vw” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ overlay_strength=”0.8″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” enable_shape_divider=”true” shape_divider_color=”#c49b98″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” shape_divider_height=”99%” bg_image_animation=”clip-path” clip_path_animation_type=”scroll” clip_path_animation_applies=”default” clip_path_start_bottom_desktop=”0″ clip_path_start_left_desktop=”0″ clip_path_start_right_desktop=”0″ clip_path_end_bottom_desktop=”4%” clip_path_end_left_desktop=”4%” clip_path_end_right_desktop=”4%” clip_path_start_roundness=”0″ clip_path_end_roundness=”20″ animation_trigger_offset=”32.00,50.00″ animation_trigger_origin=”bottom” shape_type=”straight_section” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column left_padding_desktop=”2vw” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” advanced_gradient_angle=”0″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”advanced” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column_text text_direction=”default”]\n

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Strengthening Supply Chains in T\u00fcrkiye: Sectoral Assessment Report<\/a><\/h3>\n

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