More than 14 months have passed since the earthquakes on February 6, 2023. The pain is still raw, and the needs continue. Approximately 9.1 million people were directly affected by the earthquakes in 11 provinces, with over 3.6 million losing their homes. Currently, more than 700,000 people are living in temporary shelters, and the needs of about 1.1 million young people continue. United Nations Population Fund, UNFP...

The earthquakes that hit Southeastern Türkiye in February 2023 have caused severe damage in the provinces of Malatya and Adıyaman and the marks of it are still visible in the area. The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has partnered with the KAMER Foundation, with financial aid from the Government of Japan, to provide support to women and girls affected by the disaster in these two provinces. 

The United Nations Population Fund, UNFPA Türkiye Goodwill Ambassadors, successful artists Hazal Kaya and Edis visited the earthquake region as part of 8th March, International Women’s Day. They met with women, young people and girls in Kahramanmaras and Hatay, the provinces most affected by the earthquakes; they listened to their expectations. HATAY, KAHRAMANMARAS