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Budapest Times
26-05-2025
- Business
- Budapest Times
Hankó: Hungary's government supports sustainability and Hungarian families
Balázs Hankó, the minister for culture and innovation, said Hungary's government supports sustainability and Hungarian families. In connection with the International Family Forum held in Istanbul on Thursday, Hankó said Hungary's family policy has even set an example on the international stage, adding that this was the reason why Turkiye has declared 2025 the 'year of the family'. Hankó said Hungary is the only European Union member state out of the 26 countries taking part in the International Family Forum, arguing that it was the 'bastion of families' in the EU. Hungary, he said, protected the traditional family model against the 'Brussels family model' and provided 'outstanding financial security to families with children'. Noting the tax breaks given to families with children, he said all of the ministers attending the Istanbul conference had spoken highly of Hungary's family support system. Hankó said the topic of work-family balance was given special attention in the speeches and questions at the forum. He noted that in Hungary, mothers can choose to stay home with their children for three years or return to work as soon as three months after giving birth, while still receiving family support. The conference, he said, had also established that the family was the key to sustainability, adding that Hungary was a global leader on this front. 'Hungary puts families first,' he said. 'The family is the basis of the Hungarian economy and Hungarian society, which is why we support sustainability and Hungarian families instead of war, migration and Ukraine's fast-tracked accession to the EU.'
Kuwait Times
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Kuwait Times
As birthrate falls, Erdogan declares ‘decade of the family'
Turkish President Recep Erdogan ISTANBUL: In a bid to tackle Turkey's falling birthrate, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday announced the 'decade of the family', and again lashed out at the LGBT community as 'deviant'. 'The period between 2026 and 2035 has been identified as the decade of family and population,' said Erdogan in opening the International Family Forum in Istanbul. 'Our country is facing a great danger: Turkey's birthrate for the first time in our history dropped to 1.48' children per woman, he said, citing figures from the Turkish statistical institute (TUIK). 'This is a disaster, this figure is way below the critical threshold of 2.1,' he said. 'What we are facing right now is not only a statistic, but a warning pushing us to act. That's why in recent years, we have taken important steps to encourage ... all families to have at least three children.' Back in 2001, Turkish women had an average of 2.38 children, TUIK statistics show. It is not the first time Erdogan — a pious Muslim and father of four — has raised the alarm over Turkey's declining population, warning last month it was 'a threat much more significant than war'. In January, he declared 2025 would be the 'year of the family'. He also used his speech to lash out at the LGBT community, which had been a repeated target of his 2023 election campaign. 'This deviant movement, called LGBT... has turned into a (form of) fascism and oppression which rejects any other different ideology,' he said, saying opposing the LGBT agenda was 'fighting for human dignity and honor'. He also warned against moves to blur the distinction between traditional genders. 'Although some opposition parties and some women organizations advocate this deviant movement, de-gendering projects threaten our national security,' he said, vowing his government would 'fight against them with great commitment'. — AFP
Qatar Tribune
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Qatar Tribune
Qatar participates in Int'l Family Forum in Istanbul
QNA Istanbul Qatar, represented by the Ministry of Social Development and Family, recently participated in the International Family Forum held in Istanbul, Turkiye. Organised by the Turkish Ministry of Family and Social Services, the forum convened under the theme 'OurFamilyOurFuture'. Assistant Undersecretary for Family Affairs HE Sheikha Sheikha bint Jassim Al Thani led Qatar's delegation to the forum. The forum focused on strengthening and protecting the institutions of family and marriage, as well as fostering the well-being of future generations and robust demographic structures. The event aimed to enhance understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing families and communities, and to establish a common platform for discussions on how to better protect, empower, and support families in their vital roles. The ministry also took part in a ministerial session titled 'Integrating Family-Oriented Policies: National and International Efforts.' During the session, the ministry emphasised Qatar's strong commitment to supporting and empowering families, noting that contemporary challenges require comprehensive policies rooted in scientific research. This is particularly crucial given demographic shifts, domestic violence, and social changes brought about by technology and work. The ministry also participated in the third dialogue session 'The Family in the Era of Digital Screens'. This session highlighted the challenges posed by digital technologies and social media on families, including their impact on family cohesion, upbringing, and mental health, stressing the importance of balanced technology use and the activation of awareness programs to reinforce family values. On the sidelines of the forum, Assistant Undersecretary for Family Affairs HE Sheikha Sheikha bint Jassim Al Thani met with Palestinian Minister of Social Development Dr. Samah Abu Al Awn. Their discussion centred on avenues of cooperation between the two ministries and methods of providing support to affected Palestinian families. She also met with Nigeria's Minister of Women Affairs Imaan Sulaiman Ibrahim. They reviewed the mandates of the Women Affairs Ministry and explored collaborative opportunities and support mechanisms between the two ministries. She also met with Deputy Minister of Family and Social Services of Turkiye Leman Yenigun. The discussion focused on bilateral cooperation and the exchange of expertise in child protection and technology.
Malay Mail
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Malay Mail
Turkiye's Erdogan declares population crisis, blames LGBT ‘fascism and oppression' for falling birthrate
ISTANBUL, May 24 — In a bid to tackle Turkey's falling birthrate, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on yesterday announced the 'decade of the family', and again lashed out at the LGBT community as 'deviant'. 'The period between 2026 and 2035 has been identified as the decade of family and population,' said Erdogan in opening the International Family Forum in Istanbul. 'Our country is facing a great danger: Turkey's birthrate for the first time in our history dropped to 1.48' children per woman, he said, citing figures from the Turkish statistical institute (TUIK). 'This is a disaster, this figure is way below the critical threshold of 2.1,' he said. 'What we are facing right now is not only a statistic, but a warning pushing us to act. That's why in recent years, we have taken important steps to encourage... all families to have at least three children.' Back in 2001, Turkish women had an average of 2.38 children, TUIK statistics show. It is not the first time Erdogan — a pious Muslim and father of four — has raised the alarm over Turkey's declining population, warning last month it was 'a threat much more significant than war'. In January, he declared 2025 would be the 'year of the family'. He also used his speech to lash out at the LGBT community, which had been a repeated target of his 2023 election campaign. 'This deviant movement, called LGBT... has turned into a (form of) fascism and oppression which rejects any other different ideology,' he said, saying opposing the LGBT agenda was 'fighting for human dignity and honour'. He also warned against moves to blur the distinction between traditional genders. 'Although some opposition parties and some women organisations advocate this deviant movement, degendering projects threaten our national security,' he said, vowing his government would 'fight against them with great commitment'. — AFP
Ammon
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Ammon
Jordan, Turkey discuss boosting social cooperation
Ammon News - Minister of Social Development Wafa Bani Mustafa met on Monday with Turkish Ambassador to the Kingdom Yakup Caymazoglu to discuss means of strengthening bilateral cooperation in various social sectors. According to a statement issued by the Ministry, Bani Mustafa reviewed Jordan's leading efforts in the field of social protection, highlighting the launch of the National Social Protection Strategy (2025–2033), which is aligned with the country's political, economic, and administrative modernization visions. She stressed that social protection enjoys high-level royal attention and that its implementation will be carried out in partnership with various ministries and national institutions. The strategy, she said, was developed through nationwide consultations involving stakeholders and relevant entities. Bani Mustafa also underscored the significance of Jordan's participation in the International Family Forum titled "Protecting and Strengthening the Family in the Face of Global Challenges," set to be held later this week in Turkey, with ministerial participation from several countries. She noted that the forum will provide an opportunity to exchange expertise and best practices, especially as Jordan has recently made notable advancements in social protection. For his part, Ambassador Caymazoglu commended the depth of Jordanian-Turkish relations and emphasized the importance of enhancing cooperation in the area of social protection. He expressed interest in formalizing this cooperation through memoranda of understanding to facilitate the exchange of expertise. Petra
