On 13 November 2026, a coordination meeting with civil society organisations on international protection procedures was held in Ankara, under the coordination of the Presidency of Migration Management and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).

Dr. Zakira Hekmat, President of the Asylum Seekers and Refugees Solidarity Association (ARSA) and the Türkiye Refugee Council (TMK), participated in the meeting as a speaker. She provided information about TMK’s work in the field of international protection, its field experiences, and its activities aimed at improving refugees’ access to rights and services.

In her presentation, Dr. Hekmat addressed issues including registration and status determination procedures, legal assistance, access to fundamental rights and services, referral mechanisms, and inter-institutional coordination. She also shared challenges encountered in the field and observations gathered by civil society organisations. Furthermore, she emphasised the importance of civil society experience, participation, and institutional cooperation in strengthening the international protection system.

During the meeting, the Presidency of Migration Management also provided updates on recent developments in international protection procedures.

The Türkiye Refugee Council (TMK) continues its efforts to ensure that the experiences and recommendations of civil society organisations in the field of international protection are reflected in decision-making and coordination processes.