New RRT Publication: “In their Own Voices: Unaccompanied Minors in Turkey”
20 June 2018
RRT launches a new publication: “In their Own Voices: Unaccompanied Minors in Turkey”, in Turkish and English. The publication presents testimonies of unaccompanied minor asylum seekers in Turkey reflecting their experiences, challenges and aspirations.
Ankara Seminar on “Unaccompanied Minor Experiences” on World Refugee Day
20 June 2018
On the ocassion of World Refugee Day and the launch of the “In their Own Voices” publication, RRT in collaboration with the Embassy of Switzerland organized a seminar addressed towards the diplomatic community in Ankara.
RRT begins cooperation with Turkish Red Crescent for legal empowerment sessions in Ankara
4 June 2018
RRT begins cooperation with Turkish Red Crescent (TRC) Community Center in Ankara to conduct weekly legal empowerment sessions for refugees and asylum seekers benefitting from the Center’s psychosocial services. To kick off this joint effort an introductory training was delivered by RRT to TRC Community Center staff on June 1st.
Nation-wide Training in Istanbul on “International and European Mechanisms”
12-13 May 2018
On 12-13 May 2018, RRT in partnership with ICJ, ECRE and Mülteci-Der, organized a 2-day training for lawyers and NGO legal practitioners from around Turkey on international and European individual complaint mechanisms relevant for the legal protection of refugees and migrants.
Refugee Law Seminar in Mardin
26 April 2018
On 26 April 2018, RRT held a 1-day training in Mardin in Southeast Turkey for local lawyers and NGO practitioners. The seminar covered issues and questions related to the Turkish asylum system, the temporary protection regime in place for refugees from Syria, and work permit applications on asylum seekers.
RRT begins cooperation with Zeytinburnu Municipality for legal empowerment sessions
16 April 2018
RRT begins cooperation with Zeytinburnu Distinct Municipality in Istanbul to conduct weekly legal empowerment sessions for refugees and asylum seekers resident in the district. The sessions will be targeted towards various communities and profiles and offer information and advice on asylum procedures and access to basic rights and services.
RRT launches the IDC “There are Alternatives” Handbook in Turkish
8 April 2018
RRT publishes the Turkish translation of IDC’s “There are Alternatives” Handbook on Alternatives to Detention (ATDs) in immigration context. The resource provides a conceptual framework and a catalogue of practices and implementation models from around the world.
Refugee Rights Turkey launches new project on unaccompanied minors
19 March 2018
Refugee Rights Turkey launches new project on unaccompanied minors (UMs) with the support of the Swiss Embassy in Ankara. The project aims to strengthen awareness and sensitivity for UMs in Turkey and contribute to national policy making in this field.