The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus women’s team was roundly beaten by North European side Sapmi in last night’s international friendly. The teams took to the field at 20 Temmuz Stadium in Girne/Kyrenia to play this historic match – the first international women’s game for independent world football body CONIFA, which represents nations and territories […]
Already highly regarded for its progressive and inclusive approach to football, international body CONIFA is extending its remit to also incorporate women’s football. The very first game is an international friendly between two European sides, hosts North Cyprus and Sapmi. The match will be played at 20 Temmuz Stadium in Kyrenia / Girne on Saturday […]
A day of discussions at an international forum in Antalya, southern Turkey, aimed at breaking down taboo subjects affecting women has ended with pledges to take better co-ordinated action to galvanise ‘political and social action’. The event culminated with an awards ceremony attended by the First Lady of Turkey, Emine Erdoğan, where she also vowed […]
Yesterday, Saturday 25 November, was International Day to End Violence against Women and Girls. It brought tens of thousands of women around the world on to the streets to protest at the on-going gender-based violence that results in the sexual or physical assault and murder of women each year. Kadın Cinayetleri, a women’s group in Turkey, […]
This Friday, King’s College London will screen Wish to Wash with Rain / Yağmurlarda Yıkansam (2016), a heart-wrenching film about a young woman forced to face up to her traumatic childhood. The film is the award-winning debut feature of director Gülten Taranç, who will also be present for a Q&A after the screening. Wish […]
Although the UK has robust equal opportunity laws in place, many industries and work places remain male-dominated. One leading food business aims to change that by placing a clear target to recruit more women. Award-winning wholesaler JJ Food Service is aiming to grow its female warehouse staff from 8% currently to at least 20% […]
After a short hiatus, eclectic live music night Hura Nights is back for July at the glamorous Library Club in Covent Garden. Curated by musical chanteuse Djanan Turan, this monthly party is perfect for those after a night of good-time global beats: everything from disco to reggae, and trancey Anatolian tracks. Originally from Turkey […]
After an epic launch at The Library Club in March, Hura Nights returns to the lush Covent Garden venue this Friday. Created and curated by singer-songwriter Djanan Turan, this monthly party is perfect for those seeking to surf on an exotic wave of global beats – everything from disco to reggae, and trancey Anatolian […]
A dream about ‘free women’ has inspired a Turkish singer-songwriter to curate a new monthly party in central London. The name for Djanan Turan’s new live music and DJ night comes from Arabic, as Hura means ‘free woman’ – perfect given her free-spirited nature. Launching this Friday at The Library, a lush private members club […]
“It is said that presents persuade even the Gods” said Euripides 2,500 years ago. If you’re looking to win favour with the special ladies in your life (mum, wife, sister, girlfriend), then check out these fine Christmas present ideas. 1. Make a statement with this stunning Bee Goddess diamond honeycomb open ring (pictured above) […]
