ABOUT US
The International Association of Women in Sustainable Development (USKD) was founded in Izmir in 2024 by 40 business women; It is a formation that aims to reach the universal by setting out from its local roots. USKD is a United Nations Global Goal call to action; to end poverty worldwide, protect our planet and ensure justice, peace and prosperity for all.
It was established to carry out joint studies and produce projects with the business world, universities, media, public institutions and other NGOs.
The basic starting point for achieving these goals is the United Nations Gender Equality Goal No. 5. Sustainable development, justice and world peace can only be achieved if the rights and freedoms of women, who constitute half of the population, are protected, they benefit from quality education and health services, and they take their rightful place at every level of business and social life without being subjected to violence and discrimination.
Article 3 ''Health and Quality of Life''
Article 4 ''Quality Education''
Article 5 ''Gender Equality''
Article 8 ''Decent Work and Economic Growth''
Article 10 "Reducing Inequalities"
Article 17 "Partnerships for the Purposes"
USKD continues its work within the scope of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. USKD aims to empower women who want to take part in every field and at every level of business life based on Atatürk's principles and reforms. Our association aims to make their voices heard in the international arena in order to ensure that women take an active role in business life, protect their rights and freedoms, and actively participate in the sustainable development goals of the Republic of Turkey. Our association offers various support programs to strengthen the presence of women in the business world. It encourages the individual and social development of women through programs such as education, mentoring and networking. In addition, it ensures the integration of social and environmental issues into administrative work in businesses, establishes national and international collaborations and works worldwide.
We aim to spread sustainable development and increase the impact of women in business life. USKD works with the business world to achieve the United Nations Global Goals. We organize activities to ensure that women have equal opportunities in the business world and gain the necessary knowledge and skills to fully realize their potential. In this context, our focus is on business
is to disseminate and implement sustainability principles in the world. Our work is to emphasize the role and contributions of women in this process, to raise awareness on sustainable development issues and to encourage knowledge sharing. USKD has adopted the mission of contributing to sustainable development by revealing the power and potential of women.
USKD has planned its strategic goals with the 6 Commissions it has formed and has started its work to reach the target audience with the projects it will produce.
MISSION
To support the achievement of sustainable development goals by ensuring the equal and effective participation of women in business life. To encourage the professional and personal development of women, to increase awareness of social and environmental responsibility and to ensure the adoption of sustainability principles in the business world.
VISION
To create a world where women lead in business, sustainable development principles are adopted and gender equality is achieved. To create a business life where women are empowered and supported to build a sustainable and fair future.