Türkiye, a pivotal junction in global migration, has undertaken the responsibility of hosting a significant number of Syrian refugees since 2011. The ability of these asylum-seekers to benefit from education services effectively is of utmost importance for their post-migration adaptation and normalisation processes. This research focuses on the educational needs of Syrian women, who a dually disadvantaged group due to being women refugees, and who still carry important traumatic experiences such as war and migration in their memories. Adhering to the qualitative paradigm, this study employs a descriptive case study method and explores the experiences and perspectives of eight Syrian women actively participating in various training programs at the Zonguldak Fatih Public Education Centre through semi-structured interviews. Revealing that language acquisition and vocational training stand as the primary drivers for these women attending Public Education Centres, the findings underscore an urgent demand for expanded vocational courses, enhanced Turkish language programmes, interpreter services in public institutions, and counselling support.
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