Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 1993, published 80th ILC session (1993)

Discrimination (Employment and Occupation) Convention, 1958 (No. 111) - Türkiye (Ratification: 1967)

The Committee notes the information provided in the Government's report and the attached documentation.

1. The Committee notes with interest the establishment of the General Directorate of the Status and Problems of Women on 25 October 1990 and its responsibilities and it would be grateful if the Government would continue to provide detailed information on the activities carried out by this Directorate to promote equality of opportunity and treatment in employment and occupation for women.

2. The Committee notes with interest the increased access of women to posts such as district or provincial governorships by virtue of a Governmental Decision dated July 1991 and the increased recruitment of women in the Turkish Armed Forces. It would be grateful if the Government would supply a copy of this Decision.

3. The Committee welcomes the extensive labour force statistics disaggregated by sex, educational level and occupation supplied by the Government and hopes the Government will continue to provide such information. With regard to the statistics on placement services, the Committee would be grateful if the Government would indicate whether job placements are designated as being either male or female jobs.

4. The Committee notes the increase in the vocational training courses provided to persons who may be considered disadvantaged in the workforce, such as ethnic Turks from Bulgaria and disabled persons, and requests the Government to indicate the results in terms of attaining employment for such persons. It also requests the Government to provide information on the measures taken in accordance with Article 3 of the Convention to promote equality of opportunity and treatment with a view to eliminating discrimination against other disadvantaged groups such as ethnic minorities.

5. Disciplinary action. The Committee must reiterate its request to the Government to supply a copy of the Security Organization Discipline Rules and Regulations with its next report.