06.06.2026 10:10
Reactions to Rahmi Koç, who was targeted due to the "Kurdish female patient" joke he told at a hospital opening in Izmir, also came from HÜDA PAR. In a statement made by the party, it was noted that Koç should apologize to Kurdish women, emphasizing that women's honor and dignity cannot be made a subject of ridicule in any way.
The anecdote about a 'Kurdish female patient' told by Rahmi Koç, Honorary Chairman of Koç Holding, during the opening of the Izmir American Hospital, which sparked reactions on social media, continues to be debated. Koç, who had previously faced criticism from many quarters, now receives a reaction from HÜDA PAR.
HÜDA PAR'S STRONG STATEMENT
In a written statement issued by HÜDA PAR, it was stated that Rahmi Koç's remarks targeted the honor of Kurdish women and called for an apology.
The statement included the following expressions:
'In his speech at the opening ceremony of the American Hospital in Izmir, Rahmi Koç, who targeted the honor and dignity of Kurdish women, must immediately apologize to Kurdish women.'
'THE HONOR OF KURDISH WOMEN CANNOT BE MADE A SUBJECT OF MOCKERY'
The party statement emphasized that Kurdish women should never be subjected to demeaning rhetoric. The statement continued, 'The body of noble Kurdish women cannot be used as material for anyone's immoral jokes. In this country, everyone must speak in a way that respects societal values and people's honor.'
'EVERYONE'S RESPONSIBILITY'
HÜDA PAR stated that women's honor and social dignity must be held above all kinds of debates.
The statement used the following words: 'It is everyone's responsibility to keep women's honor, dignity, and social dignity above all kinds of debates, regardless of their origin, language, culture, or belief.'