Dr. Berna Zülfikar Savci, Nick Linsel and Dr. Ximena Alba submitted their papers to the Graduate Conference-Navigating Turbulences: Interdisciplinary Inquiries into the Transformations of Migration and Mobility in the 21st Century, University of Neuchâtel, 11 – 12 July 2024.

Move, Stay, Move?! Uncertainties and the Desire to Move on –Evidence From Forced Migrants in Turkey. Berna Zülfikar Savci and Nick Linsel, Ruhr University Bochum

Berna Zülfikar Savci  and Nick Linsen examine the intricate decision-making processes of forced migrants from Syria, Iraq, and Afghanistan who have sought refuge in Turkey. These decisions unfold against a backdrop of uncertainty shaped by Turkey's asylum policies and living conditions.
Their research adopts a mixed-method approach, combining data from a survey of 350 forced migrants and 18 biographical interviews. This comprehensive methodology provides a nuanced understanding of the migrants' aspirations and choices regarding further movements. The study is part of the ForMOVe project, which explores the dynamics of migration and mobility, offering valuable insights into the complex realities faced by forced migrants in Turkey.

In the Search of a Better Life: Experiences and Aspirations of Forced Migrant Women, Between Resistances and Vulnerabilities. Ximena Alba Villalever, Freie Universität Berlin, and Berna Zülfikar Savci, Ruhr University Bochum.

In their paper, Ximena Alba Villalever and Berna Zülfikar Savci shed light on the experiences of forced migrant women from diverse origins in two of the world's most significant transit countries: Mexico and Turkey.
Their research is based on a combination of quantitative and qualitative data collected between 2019 and 2022 as part of the ForMOVe project. By examining these experiences, the study provides a deeper understanding of the unique challenges and realities faced by migrant women navigating these critical transit regions.