The Turkish Refugee Council (TMK), chaired by Dr. Zakira Hekmat, organized a side event in collaboration with Oxfam and HIAS at the Global NGO Consultation Meeting of the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) in Geneva from June 11 to 13, 2024. The event, titled "Creating Change Together: Local Leadership and Gender-Transformative Approaches in Refugee Response," aimed to discuss the importance of local leadership and gender-inclusive strategies in refugee work.

Dr. Hekmat, a panelist at the event on June 12, 2024, shared her insights on various topics, emphasizing the significance of gender and women's organizations in refugee efforts and presenting examples of transformative approaches. The event brought together panelists from around the world and encouraged the exchange of knowledge and experiences among participants, contributing to the development of more inclusive and effective strategies for women and refugee interventions.