Accessibility

1. Introduction

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) attaches great importance to ensuring that its official website is accessible to all users. It is one of our key priorities that our citizens, TRNC nationals living abroad, foreign nationals and users with different needs can access the website content in an equal and secure manner.

This accessibility statement aims to provide an overview of the main principles, standards and improvement efforts that guide the design and technical infrastructure of our website.

2. Accessibility Principles

In terms of accessibility, the Ministry is committed to the following principles:

• Equality of access and non-discrimination

• Presenting content in a clear, understandable and user-friendly manner

• Usability across different devices and screen sizes

• Compatibility with assistive technologies (such as screen readers)

• A user-oriented approach based on feedback and continuous improvement

3. Technical Standards and Practices

In developing the technical infrastructure and design of our website, widely recognised accessibility standards and best practices are taken into account. In this context, particular attention is paid to:

• Providing sufficient contrast between text and background,

• Using a logical and consistent heading hierarchy (H1, H2, H3, etc.),

• Enabling navigation by keyboard as well as by mouse,

• Adding descriptive alternative text (alt text) for images,

• Properly labelling form fields and providing clear error messages,

• Implementing a responsive design that adapts to different screen sizes, including mobile devices and tablets.

4. Language and Content

Given the Ministry’s mandate, the website may offer content in more than one language. In placing language options, attention is paid to enabling quick and easy access for users. To enhance readability:

• Unnecessary technical jargon is avoided where possible,

• Overly long paragraphs are simplified,

• Headings and subheadings are used to highlight key topics.

5. Continuous Improvement

Accessibility is a dynamic process requiring constant attention. The level of accessibility of our website is regularly reviewed in light of technological developments, new standards and user feedback.

When new content is added or existing pages are updated, efforts are made to ensure compliance with accessibility criteria, and identified shortcomings are addressed within a reasonable timeframe.

6. Feedback and Contact

If you encounter any accessibility-related issues while using our website, or if you have suggestions for improvement, you may contact the Ministry through the following channels:

• E-mail: (official e-mail address to be inserted here)

• Telephone: (relevant phone number to be inserted here)

• Contact Form: (link to the relevant page, if available)

Feedback received will be assessed and taken into consideration as a guiding element in our efforts to improve the accessibility of our website.