Canan Güllü, President of the Federation of Women’s Associations of Turkey, and MIT academic and physicist Canan Dağdeviren were honored with this year’s Global Women Leadership Award.
The award, given to recognize efforts supporting stronger participation of women and girls in economic and social life, was presented during the Global Summit of Women held in Istanbul. The summit took place from June 3 to 6.
Award Ceremony Held in Istanbul
The award ceremony was held last night at the Bomonti Hilton. The summit brought together hundreds of women leaders from around the world, with Güllü and Dağdeviren standing out as prominent representatives from Turkey.
Canan Güllü is known for her long-standing struggle in the field of women’s rights. Serving as the President of the Federation of Women’s Associations of Turkey, she is recognized for her work combating violence against women, promoting gender equality, and empowering women in social life.
Canan Dağdeviren is a physicist, engineer, scientist, and academic working at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She is internationally recognized for her research in wearable health technologies and biomedical devices, and has received numerous scientific awards for her innovative technologies.
International Recognition Message
The award given to these two women highlights the international appreciation for efforts that empower women in all areas of social life and the impact of science on social transformation.
Güllü’s work in civil society and Dağdeviren’s achievements in the scientific world brought together two prominent fields from Turkey during the evening.