The president of ARSA Association and her accompanying delegation participated in the Refugee Integration Program organized by the Migration Management of Kayseri in collaboration with IOM. Representatives from the UNHCR, IOM, and the Central Migration Management Office from Ankara, along with government officials, associations, university professors, and refugees attended the program.
During the event, discussions were held on the activities of the Migration Management and the challenges faced in integrating refugees into the host community. It was emphasized that refugees are not a burden but contribute significantly to the culture and economy of their host country. Refugees bring with them both material and spiritual contributions when entering a new country, and ARSA Association showcased this concept by performing a 15-minute music performance titled "Melodies of Migration."
In the question and answer session, MD. Zakira Hekmat, the Founder and President of ARSA Association, requested the authorities from the Central Migration Management Office, who were present at the meeting, to take action to ensure that children are not deprived of their right to education and patients are not deprived of their right to healthcare. She thanked the Turkish government and authorities on behalf of the refugee community and added that education is a fundamental right of every child, and they should not become victims of a pending case at the Migration Management Office. Until a final decision is made regarding their parents' files, children must continue attending school. Patients in need of urgent treatment should have their health insurance reinstated.
