Gender Equality Policy

1. PURPOSE AND SCOPE

This policy commits our company to ensuring and protecting gender equality across all its operations, recruitment processes, work environment, and services provided. Our goal is to provide a fair, equal, and respectful workplace for all employees, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, or marital status.

2. OUR CORE PRINCIPLES

·        Equal Pay for Equal Work: A policy of completely equal pay and benefits is applied to all employees in the same position with the same responsibilities and competencies, without regard to gender.

·        Fair Recruitment and Promotion: Processes for hiring, selection, placement, and career advancement are based solely on principles of competence, performance, and merit. Increasing the representation of women in management roles and critical positions is our priority.

·        Zero Tolerance: A zero-tolerance policy is adopted against any form of psychological harassment (mobbing), sexual harassment, discrimination, or exclusion in the workplace. Confidential and secure reporting channels are established for such incidents.

·        Work-Life Balance: Parental rights (maternity leave, breastfeeding breaks, etc.) for all employees who are mothers and fathers are fully protected and supported. Flexible working models facilitate the balance between work and family life.

·        Inclusive Language and Communication: Gendered expressions are avoided in all internal and external correspondence, job postings, advertisements, and corporate communication language. The use of an egalitarian and inclusive language is mandatory.

3. CARING AND GUIDANCE PROGRAMS

·        Support for Entrepreneurial and Local Women: In our tour programs, we prioritize cooperatives founded by women, local female artisans, and women entrepreneurs as key partners.

·        Education and Development: We regularly provide training to all staff and tour leaders on gender equality and combating subconscious biases.

4. IMPLEMENTATION AND MONITORING

The implementation of this policy is regularly monitored by our company. Gender distribution among our employees, the proportion of women in management, and pay equity are tracked through annual reports, and improvement steps are planned accordingly.