GENDER EQUALITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION IN THE PERSPECTIVE OF TURKISH LABOUR LAW

It is observed that countries have abandoned gender-based approaches and developed policies with some instruments based on gender equality. Gender-based policies dating back to ancient times are considered to be an unacceptable approach today. The most significant instrument to ensure gender equality which is also recognized by many societies is affirmative action.

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EVALUATION OF THE LAW OF HUMAN RIGHTS AND EQUALITY INSTITUTION OF TURKEY IN TERMS OF LABOUR LAW

Law of Human Rights and Equality Institution of Turkey No. 6701 was enacted on 06.04.2016 and published at the Official Gazette dated 20.04.2016. Pursuant to this law all Official and Private legal entities, including Public Authorities have been imposed with the obligation of treating equally to those being benefiting or benefiting from the services provided due to the activities being carried out and the non discrimination thereof. Within this respect in order to monitor and control the mentioned obligations, the establishment of Human Rights and Equality Institution of Turkey has been provided and this Institution has been empowered to impose administrative sanction upon those violating the prohibition.

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