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Feminists volunteering in the areas affected by the earthquakes in Turkey denounce the fact that women’s basic needs like sanitary pads are being treated like secondary issues, as usually seen in times of crisis. Apart from basic material needs, security concerns and lack of socio-psychological support amount to worrying levels.

Amina, a Syrian woman who used to live in Antakya, was rushing to get out of the house in a panic with her husband. They were running for their lives before the earthquake could claim them as victims. But the ceiling unfortunately collapsed on Amina’s head, and she lost her life on the spot… “It’s my fault, I pushed her back inside to bring her hijab, to cover her hair.”

Underlining that women, children, LGBTIQ+ and other marginalized groups are most affected by natural disasters and wars, the network aims to build a bridge between aid organizations and those in need.