Legal jobs are largely inaccessible for the vast majority of refugees in Turkey.
“Work is Everything in Life”: Refugees Seek Formal Employment in Turkey
Izza Leghtas recently completed a two-week research mission in Turkey, investigating the ongoing challenges refugees face in accessing the formal labor market. She met men and women from Syria, Afghanistan and Iran, who shared their personal experiences and described their current jobs and work conditions.
Planting the Seeds of Success? Turkey’s New Refugee Work Permits
Turkey’s December 2015 announcement of a work permit option for registered Syrian refugees is a momentous step.