The Hotels Galata is committed to the protection of vulnerable groups.
This policy outlines the hotel’s commitment to safeguarding vulnerable individuals and affirms its obligation to refrain from discrimination, to treat all individuals with respect, and to provide a safe environment for everyone.

Vulnerable groups include individuals who are at greater risk of discrimination and violence, such as the elderly, children, persons with disabilities, women, ethnic minorities, and other disadvantaged populations.
The Hotels Galata fulfills its commitment to the protection of these groups through the following approaches:

Methods to Be Implemented for the Protection of Vulnerable Groups:

• Ensuring the rights and safety of vulnerable individuals.
• Preventing discrimination and violence against vulnerable groups.
• Providing support and assistance tailored to the needs of these groups.

Objectives of the Policy:

• To improve the quality of life of vulnerable individuals.
• To increase their social and economic participation.
• To ensure protection from violence and discrimination.

Guiding Principles:

• Justice
• Equality
• Human Rights

Action Plan for the Protection of Vulnerable Groups:

• Taking necessary precautions to protect the rights and safety of vulnerable individuals.
• Actively working to prevent discrimination and violence directed at these groups.
• Ensuring the provision of adequate support and assistance whenever needed.

Assessment Measures for the Protection of Vulnerable Groups

• The hotel will continuously improve the methods used to protect the rights and safety of vulnerable groups.
• The hotel will continuously improve its efforts to prevent discrimination and violence against vulnerable groups.
• The hotel will continuously improve its initiatives to support and assist vulnerable groups.

The Hotels Galata is committed to implementing this policy and actively working to protect the rights and safety of vulnerable individuals.

Commitment to Prohibit Child Labor

The Hotels Galata firmly commits to not employing child labor, and undertakes the following actions:

• Will not hire or employ any person under the age of 18.
• Will verify that all employees meet the legal minimum working age.
• Believes that child labor is unlawful and harmful to a child’s well-being.
• Will initiate necessary legal actions upon the identification of any child labor incident.
• Will conduct awareness-raising training and activities to prevent child labor.

The Hotels Galata is committed to upholding this policy and taking all necessary actions to fulfill its obligations regarding the prohibition of child labor.

Definitions of Abuse and Harassment

• Abuse is defined as the misuse or mistreatment of another person for one’s own gain.
• Harassment refers to aggressive or malicious behavior directed toward another individual.

Types of abuse and harassment may include:

• Physical Abuse: Intentionally hitting, pushing, kicking, or causing physical harm to another person.
• Insulting, threatening, intimidating, or controlling another person to create psychological harm.
• Coercing or forcing someone into sexual acts against their will.
• Controlling another person through money, withholding financial support, or misusing someone else’s funds.

Abuse and harassment can affect individuals of all ages, genders, and social backgrounds. These acts can cause serious physical and emotional harm. Victims of abuse and harassment may suffer from depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), substance addiction, and even suicidal ideation.

Abuse and harassment are considered criminal acts. Individuals who are subjected to abuse or harassment are encouraged to seek help by contacting the police, public prosecutor, or a relevant support organization.

Hotel Harassment Complaint Mechanism

The Hotels Galata is committed to protecting all employees from harassment. Harassment is defined as any behavior that undermines the dignity or well-being of an employee. This includes physical, verbal, emotional, or sexual harassment.

The hotel provides a confidential and respectful complaint mechanism for reporting harassment.
Employees may file a complaint with the Human Resources Department or any manager. Complaints can be submitted either verbally or in writing.

Upon receiving a complaint, the hotel will promptly assess the matter and take necessary action.
Each complaint will be handled in accordance with the hotel’s ethical guidelines and internal policies and will be evaluated in a fair and objective manner.

The hotel ensures the confidentiality of all harassment-related complaints. The identity of the complainant will not be disclosed to anyone outside the organization without their consent.

In order to prevent harassment, the hotel implements a range of preventive measures, including:

• Dissemination of the hotel’s code of ethics and conduct policies
• Providing training on sexual harassment to employees
• Establishing clear channels for reporting inappropriate behavior

The Hotels Galata reaffirms its commitment to protecting all employees from harassment and maintaining a safe and respectful workplace environment.

The Hotels Galata undertakes the following initiatives to help prevent harassment of the local community:

• Providing training for hotel staff on issues related to harassment and abuse
• Conducting awareness campaigns within the hotel on harassment and abuse
• Establishing internal reporting and complaint mechanisms for harassment and abuse cases
• Ensuring that all cases of harassment and abuse are investigated promptly and effectively
• Offering support to victims in cases of harassment and abuse

Through these measures, the hotel aims to prevent any form of harassment toward local residents and to establish a safe and respectful environment within its premises.