Antalya Schools Closed for COP31? Union Says Decision Deepens Inequality

A Turkish education union has criticized new measures taken for the COP31 Leaders' Summit in Antalya, warning they could deepen inequality in education. The Eğitim Sen union objected to the suspension of in-person classes in seven districts of Antalya during the summit. It also criticized administrative leave granted to female public employees with children. The union said the arrangements could increase inequality in education. It added that the approach places the burden of care responsibilities on women and reproduces this pattern.