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Report on the Study Visit Conducted to Hungary Related to Ukrainian Refugees By the Ombudsman Institution of Türkiye

rate decreases considerably during the high school age. Among the
reasons for insufficient access to education, MoNE lists the fact that high
school education is not compulsory in Syria, the traditional structure of
Syrian families, the language barrier, and financial impossibilities. Such a
high number of Syrian students included in education has necessitated
the construction of new schools and the employment of more teachers.
In addition to formal education, informal education activities for young
and adult Syrians, including vocational and hobby courses, in addition to
Turkish language training, have been also carried out by the Ministry of
National Education. Similar courses have been organised by municipalities
to contribute to the participation of people in working life. Between 2014
and 2021, 1,047,602 trainees under temporary protection participated in
the courses within the scope of informal education activities. 9

Legal arrangements have also been made regarding participation in
working life, which is of great importance for Syrians to make their living
and integrate into Turkish society. Accordingly, those under temporary
protection can apply for a work permit 6 months after receiving their
temporary protection identification document. A special unit, dealing
with the applications of those under temporary protection, has been
established within the Ministry of Labour and Social Security in order to
evaluate the applications more rapidly.

The Republic of Türkiye often receives praise from the international
community for the comprehensive legislation it has developed in this
period and the services it has provided to the millions of Syrians it hosts.
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The Republic of Türkiye has considered it a humanitarian duty to open
its doors to innocent people fleeing the war and acted accordingly. On
the other hand, hosting such a high number of refugees has important
consequences and problems not only in economic but also in social
terms. Despite all the integration policies implemented, the high number
of people and the prolongation of the process create unrest in Turkish
society. Campaigns with the content of “I do not want refugees in my
country” are organised on social media from time to time. In fact, similar
posts and discussions have increased again recently.

9 https://hbogm.meb.gov.tr/meb_iys_dosyalar/2022_01/26165737_goc2022sunu.pdf
https://www.unhcr.org/tr/en/18768-grandi-urges-aid-turkeys-refugee-hosting-effort.html
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