Kadem Association's approach to the Istanbul Convention in the context of gender inequality discussions

In this study, it is aimed to explain the main factors behind the KADEM Association (Women and Democracy Association) not reacting to the annulment decision against the Istanbul Convention after the termination of the Istanbul Convention. In this context, literature review, public statements and data in social media were collected and evaluated. According to the findings obtained in the study; carrying out its activities based on the principle of "justice" instead of the concept of "equality" in gender and aiming to reject and prevent all kinds of violence against women; Therefore, on the basis of KADEM Association, which has made great efforts to make women aware of violence as conscious individuals in the society, did not oppose the annulment decision of the convention after Turkey unilaterally withdrew from the Istanbul Convention, which is an international document against violence; In addition to vision and mission concerns, it has been determined that there are social and political reasons. Keywords: Gender, KADEM Association and Istanbul Convention.