The wife of the President, Sibel Tatar, issued a message on the anniversary of the day the women have won the right to vote and be elected:
"This day, when women have won the right to vote and be elected, is the day we protect our existence and our future. We commemorate Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, who is a pioneer in giving women their rights in the world, with love, respect and gratitude on this significat day for us. Although we believe in human equality, our struggle will continue on other issues. "