Department of IR Showcases Women’s Experiences in the IR Field 

On March 13, the Department of International Relations  organized a talk titled “Women in International Relations” for International Women’s Day. Under the moderation of Dr. Tuğba Bayar, guests Ambassador Zeynep Sibel Algan, Ambassador Ceren Yazgan and Prof. Özlem Tür, from METU discussed the challenges and advantages of being a woman in the international relations field. They also provided suggestions for women who wish to pursue a career in either diplomacy or academia. The talk provided an opportunity for students to engage with prominent women diplomats and scholars in the field and listen to their first-hand experiences as women professionals.