Document Type

Policy Points

Publication Date

9-2025

Department

International Migration Research Centre

Abstract

Syrian refugees in Turkey are struggling with integration, as policies fail to address holistic approaches, especially at they pertain to class and gender. Previous research on this topic has focused on legal rights, employment, the impacts on Turkey's labor market, and local perceptions of Syrian refugees in the workforce. This policy paper addresses a significant gap in the integration of Syrian refugee single mothers. Specifically, this research explores how economic integration is influenced by class and gender. To understand their experiences, semi-structured interviews were conducted with Syrian refugee single mothers residing in Istanbul. We argue that the economic integration of Syrian refugee single mothers in Turkey is ignored by policies that overlook class and gender dimensions, amplifying inequalities and making the role of NGOs and philanthropists crucial to address the gaps left by insufficient government measures.

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