THE ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGING PEOPLES: SUMMARY OF RESEARCH FINDINGS FROM FIELD ON REFUGEES’ WORKING LIFE

  Over 3 million Syrian people fled to Turkey as a result of Syrian Civil War. With the temporary protection law, Syrian refugees have gained access to services such health care and education by getting registered under Temporary Protection status. Even though the state doesn’t prefer to use the term ‘refugee’, for  Bridging Peoples, anyone who have sought refuge to another country escaping from war is defined as a refugee and they must be protected by the refugee laws. For this reason, the term refugee will be used. With the … …Continiue Reading —>

TORTURE CONTINUES FROM PEHLİVANKÖY TO İZMİR IŞIKKENT DEPORTATION CENTER

We have already informed you about the conditions of refugees who are being held in Kırklareli Pehlivanköy deportation center under Turkey-EU re-admission deal. The Afghan family that could contact us applied to international protection application. We do not have any information about the rest of the refugees living there. Directorate General of Migration Management (DGMM), are still evaluating the application of the Afghan family that we are in touch. However, since April 29 2016 the application is not finalized yet. The family is holder of international protection application but they … …Continiue Reading —>