16.05.2026 16:21
Cafer Beydilli, the head of the Turkish Red Crescent's Kayseri Provincial Center, clarified the controversial video titled "Girls, stay at home, please, Chief." Beydilli apologized to women, stating that the video was reposted by mistake.
Cafer Beydilli, President of the Turkish Red Crescent Kayseri Branch, shared a video titled "Girls, stay at home please, Chief" targeting women on his social media account. Following the avalanche of reactions to the video, Beydilli issued a statement, apologizing and stating that the post was shared inadvertently.
"I SINCERELY APOLOGIZE TO THE WOMEN WHO WERE HURT"
Speaking at a press conference, Beydilli said, "When I noticed the inadvertently reposted content, I removed it shortly after. We value the active participation of women in all areas of social life. I sincerely apologize to the women who were hurt by this situation."
Beydilli stated that the Turkish Red Crescent is a long-established organization operating in the field of humanitarian aid with a 158-year history, and emphasized that it continues its work in line with the principle of 'impartiality,' which has been adopted since its foundation and is among the fundamental principles of the Red Crescent and Red Cross Movement. Expressing that the Turkish Red Crescent stands by those in need without any discrimination, Beydilli said that women are also one of the most important forces in the Red Crescent's volunteerism and solidarity efforts.
"WOMEN VOLUNTEERS HAVE BEEN AT THE HEART OF BENEVOLENCE ACTIVITIES"
Beydilli noted that women have played a significant role in the historical development of the Turkish Red Crescent, and today, women volunteers and employees are at the center of benevolence activities. Stating that women's branches carry out their duties with great dedication in ongoing efforts in Kayseri, Beydilli emphasized that women volunteers work selflessly to reach those in need.
Beydilli, underlining that they value the active participation of women in all areas of social life, expressed his sincere apologies to women who were hurt by the situation. He added that the Turkish Red Crescent Kayseri Provincial Center will continue to be open to everyone with an understanding of solidarity and goodwill.
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