The Asylum Seekers and Refugees Solidarity Association (ARSA) participated with two representatives in the Child-Focused Gender Mainstreaming Training, organized by UNICEF under the ACAR Project (Accountability for Children, Advocacy for Rights), held in Antalya from 3 to 6 November 2026.

The four-day training aimed to strengthen the knowledge and capacities of participating civil society organizations in promoting gender equality and integrating gender perspectives into child-related programs and activities.

Throughout the training, various topics were addressed, including the importance of gender equality for children, gender equality within the United Nations system, the legal and policy framework in Türkiye, the principles of gender mainstreaming, and child-focused, gender-responsive project design.

Participants also explored child-focused gender analysis, gender-responsive budgeting and procurement, monitoring and evaluation methods, and gender-sensitive child indicators. Group activities further provided opportunities to assess organizational capacities and develop action plans for integrating gender perspectives into institutional programs and projects.

ARSA Association aims to apply the knowledge and experience gained through this training to strengthen child-focused and gender-responsive approaches in its programs and activities. The Association remains committed to promoting children's rights, supporting equal opportunities for girls and boys, and ensuring that its interventions respond more effectively to children's needs.

We believe that safeguarding children's rights, ensuring equal opportunities, and supporting their meaningful participation are essential to building a more inclusive, equitable, and just society.