08.03.2016 Ankara
TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, in his statement regarding the March 8th World Women’s Day, stated that societies which attempt to push women back in society cannot be considered civilized.
Hisarcıklıoğlu, “The power of women is an indication of civilization.
The mentality which refuses to share life equally with women is doomed to be
powerless, insecure and regressive. Our women should have a larger part in
business life. There should be more women entrepreneurs. Let us never wrong or
disrespect the beautiful side of humanity which gives us life; which nurtures
us; which is our partners in life. Women’s power will always overcome the
pathetic thoughts which seek to compensate for their shortcomings through
violence.”
Hisarcıklıoğlu said in his message: “Our mothers, wives, daughters and
friends; women who beautify the earth and make it worth living, I heartily
celebrate the March 8th World Women’s Day.
The center support of our families, women are achieving great success in
the arts, sports as well as many other fields including business. I know that
the potential and power for much more is there.
We want the number of women entrepreneurs to increase rapidly to match
the number of men in entrepreneurship. This is our ideal. It is with this in
mind that the Women Entrepreneurs Council which we established years ago under
TOBB has gone so far. They have provided a role model to young women.
We want a world where violence against women comes to an end, and women
take a more active role in the economic and social life.
On behalf of the Turkish business world, I congratulate all women on
this meaningful day and extend our love and respect.”