Official Name
Syrian Arab Republic
ISO2 Code
SY
ISO3 Code
SYR
Longitude
35 00 N
Latitude
38 00 E
Geolocation
POINT (38 35)
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The Baharat cookbook

Submitted by Costanza Bindi on

In 2021 IOM Turkey launched “Baharat” – a collection of Turkish and Syrian recipes inspired by IOM Turkey’s Protection and Psychosocial Programme’s socio-cultural activities. The cookbook is available digitally and in print in three languages: English, Turkish and Arabic. It features 12 recipes that are unique to both Turkish and Syrian cuisine, along with commentaries from Syrian and Turkish participants.

Switchboard Project

Submitted by Mr. Camille Saadé on

Shabaka's Switchboard initiative seeks to foster connections, exchange and the generation of new ideas among diverse diaspora generations and networks.

Switchboard is a pilot and innovative project funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented by Shabaka, a values-driven, diaspora-led consulting and research organisation focused on diaspora humanitarian preparedness, and response. Switchboard is a project designed by and for the diaspora.

FAO Safe Access to Fuel and Energy (SAFE)

Submitted by Ms. Charlotte … on

FAO Safe Access to Fuel and Energy (SAFE) initiative addresses energy needs during emergencies and protracted crises, and builds resilient livelihoods in a sustainable manner. The work of the SAFE project in this area can have important multiplier effects – from better food security, nutrition and health, to the sustainable management of natural resources, greater resilience to climate change and natural hazards, and increased livelihood opportunities. 

Regulations for Easing the Integration of Syrians to Turkish Labour Market

Submitted by Ms. Laurence BRON on

As is known, there has been a huge Syrian flow to Turkey since April, 2011; due to the internal conflict in Syria. By the end of 2014 there are approximately 1 million 700 thousand Syrians living in or out of camps/shelters in our country. As the civil war extended and suitable conditions does not exist to return to Syria; it is crucial to provide them legal entrance into labour market to earn livelihood in order to keep the social peace remain.



Within this scope, two types of work permit applications can be made:

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The MTM Interactive Map on Migration (i-Map) is an online interactive platform in support of the Mediterranean Migration Dialogue.

The country profiles provide factual, non-analytical information and a series of graphs illustrating the main datasets relevant to Migration and Development in the country.

The profiles give access to a plethora of information sources through hyperlinks and they cover the following thematic areas:

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CARIM – Migration Profile

  • The Demographic-Economic Framework of Migration
  • The Legal Framework of Migration
  • The Socio-Political Framework of Migration

Report written by: Anna Di Bartolomeo, Thibaut Jaulin and Delphine Perrin on the basis of CARIM database and publications.

Agreement between Arab States for E-Money Transfers using UPU's International Financial System (IFS)

Submitted by Mr. Dário Muhamudo on

Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, Qatar, Syria, Tunisia, UAE and Yemen signed an agreement to start electronic money transfers using technology that has been developed by the Universal Postal Union (UPU).

According to the Universal Postal Union (UPU), the agreement will now allow the eight countries to exchange money orders on a multilateral basis. This is particularly valuable in countries such as the United Arab Emirates, where more than 80% of the population are foreigners, and millions of dollars are sent to home countries through remittances. 

 

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