What does Turkey do for refugees?

Under the umbrella of the Syrians Under Temporary Protection (SUTP) program, the Employment Support Project for Syrians under Temporary Protection and Turkish Citizens (ISDEP) provides refugees and host communities with skills and language training, job counselling and job placement services.

Where do refugees live in Turkey?

Istanbul
Of all of Turkey’s cities, Istanbul is the largest host of Syrian refugees: 15.7\% of Turkey’s Syrian refugees are registered there (approximately 485,227). Generally, refugees settle in areas of Istanbul where the urban poor are clustered (Erdogan, 2017).

Can you claim asylum from Turkey?

In order to seek asylum in Turkey, you have to approach the Directorate General for Migration Management (DGMM) and make a request for asylum. Turkish law does not grant refugees the right to stay and settle down in Turkey long term and obtain Turkish citizenship.

How is Greece dealing with refugees?

Greece currently hosts approximately 50,000 refugees, most of whom will remain in the country. The International Rescue Committee ensures these refugees understand their rights and provides them with job training, and psychosocial support so that they can rebuild their lives.

Where do refugees in Turkey come from?

According to the UNHCR, as of October 2017 there are approximately 3.2 million Syrian refugees in Turkey. Turkey also maintains a significant non-Syrian population. As of October 2017, of the non-Syrian population of protection-seekers in Turkey: about 44\% are from Afghanistan, 42\% are from Iraq, and 10\% are from Iran.

Is there a long-term solution for refugees in Turkey?

The geographical limitation remains in place under the new law, leaving most refugees with no long-term solution in Turkey. Asylum-seekers in Turkey apply to the Turkish government (to the Directorate General for Migration Management) for international protection.

Who are the non- Syrian refugees in Turkey?

Turkey also maintains a significant non-Syrian population. As of October 2017, of the non-Syrian population of protection-seekers in Turkey: about 44\% are from Afghanistan, 42\% are from Iraq, and 10\% are from Iran.

Who are the people seeking asylum in Turkey?

As of October 2017, of the non-Syrian population of protection-seekers in Turkey: about 44\% are from Afghanistan, 42\% are from Iraq, and 10\% are from Iran. The remainder are from other countries around the world. In 2006, there were a total of 4,550 individual applications made for asylum in Turkey.

Is Turkey a signatory of the UN Refugee Convention?

Turkey was one of the original signatories to the 1951 Refugee Convention. However, Turkey adopted the Convention with a “geographical limitation.” This means that Turkey assumes full responsibility for refugees coming from countries that are members of the Council of Europe.