The eighth of the Talks on Migration series took place on December 13, 2021, at Bilkent University.
Prof. Dr. Sanem Baykal was the keynote speaker of this session.
Professor gave a speech titled “The Concepts of Migration, Sustainable and Green Economy in the Discussions on the Future of the EU and Their Legal Effects on Turkey”.
A very eye-opening Q&A session was carried out at the end of the speech.
We hope to see you at other talks and conferences!
On December 9, 2021, the conference on European Integration and Migration was held via Zoom at Atatürk University.
The conference has started with the Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gülüm Özçelik’s opening speech.
In the first session, Prof. Dr. Sanem Baykal gave a speech titled “The Concept of Immigration and its Effects in the Context of the Turkey-EU Relations”.
Then Dr. Mustafa Tayfun Üstün talked about combatting irregular migration and European Border Surveillance System (Eurosur).
Following that, Dr. Hatice Türkay delivered a speech on the “The Protection of Internally Displaced People within the Framework of International Law.
In the las session, Akif Atlı covered the topics of “Migration” and “Cohesion”.
Finally, a Q&A session has been carried out. Overall it has been a very productive and fruitful conference! We hope to see you at other talks and conferences.
The seventh of the Talks on Migration series took place on December 8, 2021, via Zoom.
Prof. Dr. Helga Tılıç was the keynote speaker of this session.
Professor has delivered a speech titled “Human Mobility Becomes ‘Unwanted’ Migration When Meeting Borders: Tactics and Technologies of Migration Management”.
You can access the whole talk via the video below:
We hope to see you at other talks and conferences!
You are kindly invited for our online conference on “Human Mobility Becomes ‘Unwanted’ Migration When Meeting Borders: Tactics and Technologies of Migration Management” by Prof. Dr. Helga Rittesberger-Tılıç on Wednesday.
Please send an email if you would like to join us: Jmmigration@bilkent.edu.tr.
On November 16, 2021, the conference on European Integration and Migration was held via Zoom at Dicle University.
The conference is conducted in Turkish; you can access the whole conference via the video below:
We hope to see you at other talks and conferences!
On November 16, 2021, the European Integration and Migration conference will be held via Zoom at Dicle University.
The ones who are interested in attending the conference are kindly required to send an email to jmmigration@bilkent.edu.tr.
On November 9, 2021, the conference on European Integration and Migration was held at Erciyes University via Zoom.
The conference started with the opening speeches of Prof. Dr. Yunus Yoldaş and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gülüm Özçelik.
Firstly, Prof. Dr. Sevilay Kahraman talked on “European Integration After Brexit”. During her speech, she touched upon several scenarios for the future of European integration .
Then Prof. Dr. Osman Can Ünver delivered a speech titled “Europe’s Current Apathy Towards Human Rights of the Migrants”. He touched upon the shift in the economic structure of today’s world and the rise of anti-immigration perspectives while explaining the apathy towards the human rights of the migrants.
The first session is concluded with the speech of Assoc. Prof. Dr. İlke Göçmen on “The General Framework of Turkey-EU Association Law”.
Following the break, the second session started with Dr. Çiçek Özgür, and she touched upon the” Temporary Protection Under EU and Turkish Law”.
After that, Av. Menekşe Şahin continued with her speech regarding “The Activities of the Legal Affairs Working Group in Kayseri Immigration Office”. She covered the details of deportation decisions from a legal perspective during her presentation.
Finally, Pelin Ergenç Bulut focused on “The Activities Carried Out in Kayseri within the Field of Regular Migration”. She explained different options of residency permits for migrants in her speech.
It has been a very productive and fruitful conference!
We hope to see you in other talks and conferences.
The sixth of the Talks on Migration series took place on April 13, 2021, via Zoom.
Metin Çorabatır, President of IGAM, was the keynote speaker of this session.
Çorabatır has delivered a speech titled “1951 Refugee Convention-Reservations and Restrictions”.
Çorabatır highlighted the importance of the 1951 Refugee Convention by stating some statistics regarding migration. According to statistics, there are 80 million people who are replaced from their home country and 25 million refugees.
Çorabatır stated that the Convention is still valid and applicable to current needs thanks to its flexible nature while noting the opposite views in the doctrine and diplomacy.
Moreover, Çorabatır emphasized that the current international situation is not available to draft a brand-new convention; thus, he suggested holding onto this Convention and fully implementing it by the parties.
At the end of her speech, a very fruitful Q&A session has been carried out.
Thanks to all participants!
Till next time!
On March 26, 2021, the conference on European Integration and Migration was held via Zoom at Atatürk University.
The conference has started with the opening speeches of Dr. Özgür Temiz and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gülüm Özçelik.
In the first session, Dr. Esra Yıldız Üstün gave a speech titled “Internal Protection Alternative”.
Following that, Haşim Özcan, the director of Erzurum Immigration Office, gave a speech on the establishment, operation, and control of the Aşkale Repatriation Center in the context of Erzurum.
Then Sinem Bayram Dumludağ spoke about “Migration and Integration”.
In the second session, Prof. Dr. Sanem Baykal talked about Turkey-EU relations as regards the migration issues.
After that, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Salimya Ganiyeva talked about “The Legal Effects of Turkish Immigration to European Countries within Turkish Law.”
Lastly, Dr. Bahar Küpe gave a speech on the “Temporary Protection Under the EU and Turkish Law”.
Finally, a Q&A session has been carried out. Overall it has been a very productive and fruitful conference! We hope to see you at other talks and conferences.
The fifth of the Talks on Migration series took place on March 9, 2021, via Zoom.
Dr. Verónica Ruiz Abou-Nigm, Edinburgh Law School, was the keynote speaker of this session.
She has delivered a speech titled “Regional Migration Governance: Soft Law and the Diffusion of Policies on Integration and Inclusion”.
Dr. Abou-Nigm explained the context of South America while she has introduced regional governance of migrants. Also, she has highlighted that South America has the most developed instruments after the EU while she was diving into the details of intra-regional diffusion of national laws and implementation deficiencies.
Moreover, Dr. Abou-Nigm touched upon soft law’s role and its chances to narrow the implementation deficiencies.
At the end of her speech, a very fruitful Q&A session has been carried out, and the importance of public opinion in the social integration of migrants has been emphasized.
Thanks to all participants!
Till next time!
