Fadime Uney Yuksektepe (F)
Rector of Istanbul Kultur University
Istanbul Kültür University (IKU) recognizes gender equality as a fundamental pillar of sustainable development and considers the equal and fair participation of women in education, science, the world of work, and decision-making processes as an institutional responsibility. In this regard, IKU commits to adopting the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) and integrating them into all academic, administrative, and social activities. Aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, IKU approaches the empowerment of women as an integral component of academic excellence, inclusive governance, and sustainable institutional development, and assumes responsibility for building a more just, inclusive, and sustainable future through equal opportunities, a zero-tolerance approach, and an inclusive campus environment.