The founding statement of the network emphasized that in light of past experiences, women, children, LGBTI+ and other marginalized groups in society are the most affected by the negative impacts. It was stated that the goal of the Disaster Coordination Network is to build bridges between resources and those in need, to fight against rights violations, and to ensure that women's organizations play an active role at every stage of disaster management.
A call for solidarity to national and international public opinion
While the Disaster Coordination Network called for solidarity with national and international public opinion, it criticized the state's inability to navigate the process. The text of the appeal noted that those who caused the destruction were unable to remove the debris. At the same time, it was pointed out that those responsible for the earthquake, who do not entitle to live together equally and freely, for the sake of rent, power and might.
In the text, it was also criticized that, while all public and civil facilities should be mobilized, with the declaration of the State of Emergency, the process was wanted to be carried out from a single source in a way that is closed to questioning and participation.
We take our place in citizen solidarity
The statement stressed that the current policy will not provide services that meet the needs of all groups in the disaster area. "We take our place in citizen solidarity to share the experience and knowledge we have gained in our decades-long struggle," the statement says.
"As feminist, women's and LGBTI+ organizations from all over Turkey, we are together in the Women's Coalition against patriarchy, life and the policies it imposes. In any case, we are here! We take our place in citizen solidarity to share the experiences and knowledge we have gained in our decades of struggle with our organizations and all kinds of opportunities across Turkey."