The Ministry of Defence regarding the claims of female non-commissioned officers who claim that they are victims of discrimination in terms of their professional careers clarifies the following:
- In 2016 the yearbooks of male and female non-commissioned officers have been consolidated.
- In 2017, common regulations were submitted and approved by the Parliament, which set common criteria for appointments, promotions and retirements for all non-commissioned officers, regardless of gender.
- From 2017 to 2021, almost 500 female non-commissioned officers have been promoted on the basis of the new regulations.
- Following the Reports of the Commissioner for Administration and the discussion of the issue before the Parliamentary Human Rights Committee, the Ministry of Defence has taken all necessary steps in consultation with the relevant departments to ensure that the aspects of the issues raised by women non-commissioned officers are addressed in their entirety.
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