The Turkish government has taken a number of positive steps to improve the lives of Syrians in Turkey.
Refugees and Asylum Seekers in Turkey: A Photo Essay
In December 2016 Refugees International (RI) carried out a mission to Turkey, visiting refugees and asylum-seekers in several cities including Istanbul, Denizli, Konya, Aksaray, and Kayseri. Pictured here is a family of Afghan refugees living in Denizli.
Many Refugees in Turkey Struggle to Keep Warm
For many refugees in Turkey, the struggle to keep warm is a daily battle. Some refugees said they received a small amount of coal from the government, but that it is not enough. Others said they received no assistance of any kind at all.
Outrage on Aleppo is No Longer Enough
As Syrian and Russian forces continue their brutal assault on Aleppo, thousands of people remain trapped in the city – innocent men, women, and children who face death with each passing hour. This human tragedy shocks and horrifies us all.
We will not be silent on Aleppo
A message from Refugees International President Michel Gabaudan on Aleppo, Syria.
Internal Displacement in Iraq: More than Just Mosul
The situation internally dispalced people in Iraq remains extremely worrisome.
Russia’s Role in Syria Raises Questions About Bid for Human Rights Council
The undersigned organizations urge all member states, when deciding which Eastern European candidate to support, to question seriously whether Russia’s role in Syria – which includes supporting and undertaking military actions which have routinely targeted civilians and civilian objects – renders it fit to serve on the UN’s premier inter-governmental human rights institution.
A Harsh Fall for Yazidi Refugees in Greece
We were in the Petra camp, where 1,200 Yazidi asylum-seekers are living in truly shocking conditions. It was set up by the Greek government in April on the site of an old psychiatric hospital.
The Aleppo Tragedy: A Moral Imperative to Act
Despite the joy felt when a young Syrian girl was pulled from Aleppo’s rubble on Friday, the images from the besieged city have been shocking this week – even by the standards of Syria’s horrific war.
“Humanitarian Corridor” Proposal Deeply Flawed
A statement from over 35 Syrian, regional and international humanitarian, human rights and development organisations on the Russia-Syrian proposal to establish “humanitarian corridors” out of Aleppo.