INTERNATIONAL MIGRATION LAW AND TURKIYE’S MIGRATION MANAGEMENT

Abstract

The two world wars in the 20th century and the events that followed those wars, caused the phenomenon of international migration to become one of the most important issues of the international relations system. In this direction, immediately after the Second World War, steps that would be effective at the global level began to be taken by international community. The Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees (1951) and the Protocol Relating to the Status of Refugees (1967) are among the most fundamental documents of international migration law and despite the long period of time that has passed their importance maintain even today. UNHCR and UN-IOM, as the two main organizations of international migration management, continue their work on the implementation of international migration law. Collaboration of the legal and institutional dimensions of international migration with states is essential for successful migration management. Turkiye has a national immigration law in line with the basic documents of international immigration law. The Law on Foreigners and International Protection, which came into force in 2013, is Turkiye’s main national immigration law. In addition, cooperation processes with international migration institutions are also increasing. Established in 2013, the Ministry of Interior Presidency of Migration Management has become the most fundamental institution in Turkiye’s migration management processes. In this study, Turkiye’s relationship with international migration law and international migration organizations has been examined.