Strengthening the Human Rights Protection in the Context of Migration in Türkiye
The action “Strengthening the human rights protection in the context of migration in Türkiye” aims at supporting the authorities of Türkiye in enhancing detention conditions and ensuring that appropriate procedural safeguards are in place in line with European and international standards in the context of migration. Special attention will be given to strengthening guarantees for the identification, protection and referral of persons in vulnerable situations, especially children. The action will aim at fostering multi-disciplinary co-operation and strengthening the capacities of relevant authorities and other professionals in the field.
This action is implemented within the joint programme of the European Union and the Council of Europe “Horizontal Facility for the Western Balkans and Türkiye”, running from 2023 until 2025.
to ensure detention conditions and procedural safeguards in the context of migration are in line with European and international standards
to improve procedures and inter-agency mechanisms for the protection of persons in a vulnerable situation, especially unaccompanied children
Union of Turkish Bar Associations
Bar associations and legal aid bureaus
University law faculties and law students
Civil society organisations active in promoting women's rights and gender equality
Municipalities
Women in Türkiye, particularly those in a vulnerable and disadvantaged situation facing difficulties in accessing justice, legal aid, legal assistance and information
Budget: 800 000 EUR
The budget allocated to the overall Horizontal Facility programme amounts to ca. 41 million EUR (85% funded by the European Union, 15% by the Council of Europe).
Council of Europe: Directorate General of Human Rights and Rule of Law
through capacity building (with a focus on the MoFSS, PMM, NHREIT, the Ombudspersons' Office, law enforcement agencies, and UTBA)
through development of tools (e.g. context specific HELP courses, and new HELP courses currently being developed by the Council of Europe)
through awareness raising (lawyers, CSOs, university students)
through co-ordination meetings involving also the CSOs: on assessment of needs and challenges in practice as well as policy level consultations
through small grants for CSOs including the Bar Associations
Protection of migrants, asylum seekers and refugees’ rights in Türkiye is advanced in line with European standards.
About Horizontal Facility for the Western Balkans and Türkiye
The “Horizontal Facility for the Western Balkans and Türkiye” is a joint initiative of the European Union and the Council of Europe that enables the Western Balkans Beneficiaries and Türkiye to meet their reform agendas in the fields of human rights, rule of law and democracy and to comply with the European standards, which is also a priority for the EU enlargement process.
NEWS OF THE ACTION
Over 200 Turkish Lawyers Enhance Knowledge on Immigration Detention Standards
Towards Better Child Protection in the Context of Migration
Ombudsman Institution of Türkiye boosts capacity to ensure human rights in migration
Legislation Guide on the Protection of Migrant Children in Türkiye published
Lawyers from İstanbul enhance their knowledge on “Detention in the Context of Migration”
Training on child protection in the context of migration organised in Ankara
Call for Tender - HF13 Migration - Design & Publication
Call for Tender for National Consultancy Services on Gender Mainstreaming