This year, we celebrate March 8 International Women's day, in an atmosphere where the need for hope, peace, and tranquility is felt at the highest level. As Ataturk said; "Oh heroic Turkish woman, you are worthy not to crawl on the ground, but to rise to the heavens on the shoulders.". With these feelings, I congratulate the International Women's Day of all women whose hearts are always full of hope and compassion.