Semahat Arsel Distinguished Honorary Fellow Award presented to Irina Bokova, UNESCO’s Director-General

The Center for Gender Studies at Koc University (KOÇ-KAM) launched a new initiative, the “Semahat Arsel Distinguished Honorary Fellow Award” to honor women in prominent positions across the world, and individuals who carry out studies on women and gender. The inaugural award was presented to Irina Bokova, UNESCO’s first woman Director-General.

Vehbi Koç Foundation Chairwoman Semahat Arsel, who has provided exceptional contributions to KOÇ-KAM’s scientific research program on gender, has been a pioneer in empowering women through various endeavors including the development of the nursing profession, prevention of violence against women and in particular, providing women access for education and health.