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Research paper thumbnail of A double crisis: the gendered impacts of COVID-19 on Syrian refugee women in Jordan

A double crisis: the gendered impacts of COVID-19 on Syrian refugee women in Jordan

Third World Quarterly

This study explores the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) and its accompanying measures, such as l... more This study explores the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) and its accompanying measures, such as lockdowns, business closures and social distancing, on refugee women's working and living conditions. Based on semi-structured interviews with Syrian refugee women and representatives of national and international organisations in Jordan, the research highlights the extent of structural power imbalances in gender. The research findings show that COVID-19 and its associated restrictions have severely impacted Syrian refugee women's economic security and well-being because of existing inequalities and post-migration vulnerabilities. The findings also suggest that the inequalities regard to the structural power imbalances in gender roles made Syrian women more vulnerable compared to their male counterparts in the face of the COVID-19 crisis in Jordan. Furthermore, the COVID-19 restrictions led refugees to confinement at home, with an increased risk of domestic violence. Finally, the findings suggest that a gendered analysis of the vulnerabilities is required when government agencies or humanitarian organisations plan their programmes and services during a global health crisis.

Research paper thumbnail of A double crisis: the gendered impacts of COVID-19 on Syrian refugee women in Jordan

Third World Quarterly , 2023

This study explores the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) and its accompanying measures, such as l... more This study explores the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) and its accompanying measures, such as lockdowns, business closures and social distancing, on refugee women's working and living conditions. Based on semi-structured interviews with Syrian refugee women and representatives of national and international organisations in Jordan, the research highlights the extent of structural power imbalances in gender. The research findings show that COVID-19 and its associated restrictions have severely impacted Syrian refugee women's economic security and well-being because of existing inequalities and post-migration vulnerabilities. The findings also suggest that the inequalities regard to the structural power imbalances in gender roles made Syrian women more vulnerable compared to their male counterparts in the face of the COVID-19 crisis in Jordan. Furthermore, the COVID-19 restrictions led refugees to confinement at home, with an increased risk of domestic violence. Finally, the findings suggest that a gendered analysis of the vulnerabilities is required when government agencies or humanitarian organisations plan their programmes and services during a global health crisis.

Research paper thumbnail of Ürdün'de Düzensiz Göçmen Kadın Emeği, COVID-19 Pandemi Krizi ve "Hepimiz Aynı Gemideyiz" Retoriği

Ürdün'de Düzensiz Göçmen Kadın Emeği, COVID-19 Pandemi Krizi ve "Hepimiz Aynı Gemideyiz" Retoriği

Calisma ve Toplum, 2021

There are growing numbers of people who migrate across borders, looking for better employment and... more There are growing numbers of people who migrate across borders, looking for better employment and life opportunities in recent years, and the number of women who have crossed borders to work also increases significantly. Women migrant workers are one of the most vulnerable groups in society due to different reasons. This article investigates undocumented women migrants workers’ common challenges based on semi-structured interviews from March to October 2020 in Jordan. Moreover, this study explores the impact of COVID-19 and its preventive restrictions on undocumented women migrant workers. Finally, the paper discusses the “we are all in this together” statement, repeated by some politicians and non-government organisations since the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis, along with the problems faced by undocumented women migrants in society. This research indicates that undocumented women migrant workers’ vulnerability has deepened significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic crisis as they are one of the most exploited groups in the labour market.

Research paper thumbnail of (In)visible Refugees in Europe

Bianet , 2022

(In)visible Refugees in Europe Russia's invasion of Ukraine on the 24th of February 2022 has trig... more (In)visible Refugees in Europe Russia's invasion of Ukraine on the 24th of February 2022 has triggered one of the largest refugee movements that Europe has witnessed since the end of World War II. The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) data indicates that 6,080,239 Ukrainians are forced to flee to neighbouring countries due to the escalation of conflict in Ukraine as of May 2022.

Research paper thumbnail of Double Standards: Media Coverage of Ukrainian Refugee Crisis

Bianet , 2022

Refugees are given limited opportunities to speak directly about their experiences and suffering;... more Refugees are given limited opportunities to speak directly about their experiences and suffering; mass media often plays a central role in framing the refugee crisis. Studies point out that the language used in mass media shape individuals' perception against displaced people. Mass media can either reinforce the "criminalised" image of refugees, which lead to hate speech and hostility against refugees or, on the contrary, they may help to reduce the

Research paper thumbnail of The smell of Apple and Halabja Massacre

Research paper thumbnail of Multeci cocuklar ve cocuk isciligi 1

Independent Türkçe, 2021

Komiserliğinin (BMMYK) 2021 verilerine göre savaş, çatışma ve iklim değişikliği gibi muhtelif ned... more Komiserliğinin (BMMYK) 2021 verilerine göre savaş, çatışma ve iklim değişikliği gibi muhtelif nedenlerden dolayı dünyada 82.4 milyon zorla yerinden edilen insan bulunmaktadır. Dünyanın neresinde olursa olsun, savaş veya çatışmadan en fazla negatif anlamda etkilenenler geleceğin teminatı olan çocuklar oluyor. Zorla yerinden edilenlerin büyük bir çoğunluğunu da istatiksel olarak çocuklar oluşturuyor. BMMYK verilerine göre zorla yerinden edilenlerin yaklaşık 35 milyonunu, 18 yaş altındaki çocuklar oluşturmaktadır. Bu bağlamda, sorunun büyüklüğüne işaret etmek için ifade etmek gerekirse, zorla yerinden edilen çocuklar bir ülke oluştursa, 196 ülke arasında dünyanın en kalabalık 40'ıncı ülkesi olurdu.

Research paper thumbnail of Porajmos Unutulan İnsanlık Suçu

Research paper thumbnail of Ayrımcılık ve 8 Nisan Dünya Romanlar Günü (1)

Research paper thumbnail of Nefrete Karsı Birlikte Yasam

Research paper thumbnail of The Inequality Virus

Ahval, 2021

Whenever there is a socioeconomic crisis in society, politicians and some international nongovern... more Whenever there is a socioeconomic crisis in society, politicians and some international nongovernmental organisations (NGOs) immediately start using the "we are all in this together" statement. One of the primary purposes of using this statement is to minimise possible public objections and protests regarding socioeconomic inequality in society. In this sense, it is not a historical coincidence that this statement has been used since the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis by politicians and NGOs. They mean by the "we are all in this together" statement that the COVID-19 and its preventive restrictions affect everyone negatively. Is it possible that the COVID-19 crisis and its preventive measures have impacted everyone in the same way?

Research paper thumbnail of Pandemi and Precarious Lives (Ahval)

Research paper thumbnail of Human Rights Economic Inequality and Ayse Bugra

Research paper thumbnail of Discrimination and the International Romani Day

Ahval , 2021

Discrimination and the International Romani Day The Roma (also known as Gypsy) is an ethnic group... more Discrimination and the International Romani Day The Roma (also known as Gypsy) is an ethnic group of traditionally itinerant people who originated in northern India, but they currently live in several countries across the world. Because of the diversity of location and cultural integration over the years, the group is known by a great variety of names throughout Europe and the Middle East region-including Zigeuner and Sinti (Germany), Gitans (France), Gitanos and Calo (Spain), Dom and Nawar (Jordan; Palestine), Qurbat (Syria), and Roman/Çingene (Turkey).

Research paper thumbnail of From “Guest” to Enemy

Research paper thumbnail of The Rise of Dehumanization of Refugees in Turkey

Research paper thumbnail of Banana and Human Rights

Ahval , 2021

A tragicomedy that has taken place in Turkey over the past month is probably an example of one of... more A tragicomedy that has taken place in Turkey over the past month is probably an example of one of the most absurd crimes in world history.
This “crime” began during a street interview in Istanbul in mid-October. In a 42-second excerpt of the interview, published on social media, a young Syrian woman and a crowd of local people were seen arguing about economic hardship and the presence of Syrian refugees in the country.

Research paper thumbnail of The Impact of COVID-19 on ex-Gazan Palestinian Refugees in Jerash Camp, Jordan

Oxford Monitor of Forced Migration, 2021

Palestinian refugees have been living in Jordan for several decades, but they do not all have the... more Palestinian refugees have been living in Jordan for several decades, but they do not all have the same legal status. Displaced Palestinians originating from the Gaza Strip during the Six-Day War in 1967, known as ex-Gazans, are subjected to additional legal restrictions which limit their rights, unlike other Palestinians in Jordan. Ex-Gazans face barriers reaching basic services, including access to public employment, healthcare services, and financial support due to their legal status in Jordan. While ex-Gazans were already struggling to access basic
services, the COVID-19 global health crisis broke out. This pandemic has led to a dramatic loss of human life across the world. COVID-19 also poses a significant threat to individuals’ livelihood due to its related measures, including nationwide lockdowns, closure of businesses, and social distancing. Based on semi-structured interviews with ex-Gazan
Palestinian refugees, this paper examines the impact of COVID-19 and its preventive restrictions on ex-Gazans’ livelihood in the Jerash camp in Jordan. The research findings indicate that the vulnerability of ex-Gazans refugees who live in the camp increased significantly during the COVID-19 crisis due to their pre-existing social and economic vulnerability.

Research paper thumbnail of Ürdün’de Düzensiz Göçmen Kadın Emeği, COVID-19 Pandemi Krizi ve “Hepimiz Aynı Gemideyiz” Retoriği

Çalışma ve Toplum Dergisi, 2021

There are growing numbers of people who migrate across borders, looking for better employment and... more There are growing numbers of people who migrate across borders, looking for better employment and life opportunities in recent years, and the number of women who have crossed borders to work also increases significantly. Women migrant workers are one of the most vulnerable groups in society due to different reasons. This article investigates undocumented women migrants workers’ common challenges based on semi-structured interviews from March to October 2020 in Jordan. Moreover, this study explores the impact of COVID-19 and its preventive restrictions on undocumented women migrant workers. Finally, the paper discusses the “we are all in this together” statement, repeated by some politicians and non-government organisations since the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis, along with the problems faced by undocumented women migrants in society. This research indicates that undocumented women migrant workers’ vulnerability has deepened significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic crisis as they are one of the most exploited groups in the labour market.

Research paper thumbnail of Pandemi ve Yasamın Kıyısındakiler

Bianet , 2020

Her ne kadar çok iddialı bir söylem gibi görünse de global anlamda son yılların en sürrealist dön... more Her ne kadar çok iddialı bir söylem gibi görünse de global anlamda son yılların en sürrealist dönemini ilk defa büyük bir çoğunluk olarak birlikte yaşadığımıza inanıyorum. Dünya Sağlık Örgütü verilerine göre dünyanın hemen hemen her yerinde şu ana kadar toplamda altmış milyondan fazla koronavirüs vakası kaydedilmiş ve bunun yanında maalesef bir milyondan fazla insan bu virüsten dolayı hayatını kaybetmiştir. Ancak korona krizi salt bir global halk sağlık sorunu değildir, bu krizin aynı zamanda sosyo-ekonomik etkileri de bulunmaktadır.

Research paper thumbnail of A double crisis: the gendered impacts of COVID-19 on Syrian refugee women in Jordan

A double crisis: the gendered impacts of COVID-19 on Syrian refugee women in Jordan

Third World Quarterly

This study explores the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) and its accompanying measures, such as l... more This study explores the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) and its accompanying measures, such as lockdowns, business closures and social distancing, on refugee women's working and living conditions. Based on semi-structured interviews with Syrian refugee women and representatives of national and international organisations in Jordan, the research highlights the extent of structural power imbalances in gender. The research findings show that COVID-19 and its associated restrictions have severely impacted Syrian refugee women's economic security and well-being because of existing inequalities and post-migration vulnerabilities. The findings also suggest that the inequalities regard to the structural power imbalances in gender roles made Syrian women more vulnerable compared to their male counterparts in the face of the COVID-19 crisis in Jordan. Furthermore, the COVID-19 restrictions led refugees to confinement at home, with an increased risk of domestic violence. Finally, the findings suggest that a gendered analysis of the vulnerabilities is required when government agencies or humanitarian organisations plan their programmes and services during a global health crisis.

Research paper thumbnail of A double crisis: the gendered impacts of COVID-19 on Syrian refugee women in Jordan

Third World Quarterly , 2023

This study explores the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) and its accompanying measures, such as l... more This study explores the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) and its accompanying measures, such as lockdowns, business closures and social distancing, on refugee women's working and living conditions. Based on semi-structured interviews with Syrian refugee women and representatives of national and international organisations in Jordan, the research highlights the extent of structural power imbalances in gender. The research findings show that COVID-19 and its associated restrictions have severely impacted Syrian refugee women's economic security and well-being because of existing inequalities and post-migration vulnerabilities. The findings also suggest that the inequalities regard to the structural power imbalances in gender roles made Syrian women more vulnerable compared to their male counterparts in the face of the COVID-19 crisis in Jordan. Furthermore, the COVID-19 restrictions led refugees to confinement at home, with an increased risk of domestic violence. Finally, the findings suggest that a gendered analysis of the vulnerabilities is required when government agencies or humanitarian organisations plan their programmes and services during a global health crisis.

Research paper thumbnail of Ürdün'de Düzensiz Göçmen Kadın Emeği, COVID-19 Pandemi Krizi ve "Hepimiz Aynı Gemideyiz" Retoriği

Ürdün'de Düzensiz Göçmen Kadın Emeği, COVID-19 Pandemi Krizi ve "Hepimiz Aynı Gemideyiz" Retoriği

Calisma ve Toplum, 2021

There are growing numbers of people who migrate across borders, looking for better employment and... more There are growing numbers of people who migrate across borders, looking for better employment and life opportunities in recent years, and the number of women who have crossed borders to work also increases significantly. Women migrant workers are one of the most vulnerable groups in society due to different reasons. This article investigates undocumented women migrants workers’ common challenges based on semi-structured interviews from March to October 2020 in Jordan. Moreover, this study explores the impact of COVID-19 and its preventive restrictions on undocumented women migrant workers. Finally, the paper discusses the “we are all in this together” statement, repeated by some politicians and non-government organisations since the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis, along with the problems faced by undocumented women migrants in society. This research indicates that undocumented women migrant workers’ vulnerability has deepened significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic crisis as they are one of the most exploited groups in the labour market.

Research paper thumbnail of (In)visible Refugees in Europe

Bianet , 2022

(In)visible Refugees in Europe Russia's invasion of Ukraine on the 24th of February 2022 has trig... more (In)visible Refugees in Europe Russia's invasion of Ukraine on the 24th of February 2022 has triggered one of the largest refugee movements that Europe has witnessed since the end of World War II. The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) data indicates that 6,080,239 Ukrainians are forced to flee to neighbouring countries due to the escalation of conflict in Ukraine as of May 2022.

Research paper thumbnail of Double Standards: Media Coverage of Ukrainian Refugee Crisis

Bianet , 2022

Refugees are given limited opportunities to speak directly about their experiences and suffering;... more Refugees are given limited opportunities to speak directly about their experiences and suffering; mass media often plays a central role in framing the refugee crisis. Studies point out that the language used in mass media shape individuals' perception against displaced people. Mass media can either reinforce the "criminalised" image of refugees, which lead to hate speech and hostility against refugees or, on the contrary, they may help to reduce the

Research paper thumbnail of The smell of Apple and Halabja Massacre

Research paper thumbnail of Multeci cocuklar ve cocuk isciligi 1

Independent Türkçe, 2021

Komiserliğinin (BMMYK) 2021 verilerine göre savaş, çatışma ve iklim değişikliği gibi muhtelif ned... more Komiserliğinin (BMMYK) 2021 verilerine göre savaş, çatışma ve iklim değişikliği gibi muhtelif nedenlerden dolayı dünyada 82.4 milyon zorla yerinden edilen insan bulunmaktadır. Dünyanın neresinde olursa olsun, savaş veya çatışmadan en fazla negatif anlamda etkilenenler geleceğin teminatı olan çocuklar oluyor. Zorla yerinden edilenlerin büyük bir çoğunluğunu da istatiksel olarak çocuklar oluşturuyor. BMMYK verilerine göre zorla yerinden edilenlerin yaklaşık 35 milyonunu, 18 yaş altındaki çocuklar oluşturmaktadır. Bu bağlamda, sorunun büyüklüğüne işaret etmek için ifade etmek gerekirse, zorla yerinden edilen çocuklar bir ülke oluştursa, 196 ülke arasında dünyanın en kalabalık 40'ıncı ülkesi olurdu.

Research paper thumbnail of Porajmos Unutulan İnsanlık Suçu

Research paper thumbnail of Ayrımcılık ve 8 Nisan Dünya Romanlar Günü (1)

Research paper thumbnail of Nefrete Karsı Birlikte Yasam

Research paper thumbnail of The Inequality Virus

Ahval, 2021

Whenever there is a socioeconomic crisis in society, politicians and some international nongovern... more Whenever there is a socioeconomic crisis in society, politicians and some international nongovernmental organisations (NGOs) immediately start using the "we are all in this together" statement. One of the primary purposes of using this statement is to minimise possible public objections and protests regarding socioeconomic inequality in society. In this sense, it is not a historical coincidence that this statement has been used since the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis by politicians and NGOs. They mean by the "we are all in this together" statement that the COVID-19 and its preventive restrictions affect everyone negatively. Is it possible that the COVID-19 crisis and its preventive measures have impacted everyone in the same way?

Research paper thumbnail of Pandemi and Precarious Lives (Ahval)

Research paper thumbnail of Human Rights Economic Inequality and Ayse Bugra

Research paper thumbnail of Discrimination and the International Romani Day

Ahval , 2021

Discrimination and the International Romani Day The Roma (also known as Gypsy) is an ethnic group... more Discrimination and the International Romani Day The Roma (also known as Gypsy) is an ethnic group of traditionally itinerant people who originated in northern India, but they currently live in several countries across the world. Because of the diversity of location and cultural integration over the years, the group is known by a great variety of names throughout Europe and the Middle East region-including Zigeuner and Sinti (Germany), Gitans (France), Gitanos and Calo (Spain), Dom and Nawar (Jordan; Palestine), Qurbat (Syria), and Roman/Çingene (Turkey).

Research paper thumbnail of From “Guest” to Enemy

Research paper thumbnail of The Rise of Dehumanization of Refugees in Turkey

Research paper thumbnail of Banana and Human Rights

Ahval , 2021

A tragicomedy that has taken place in Turkey over the past month is probably an example of one of... more A tragicomedy that has taken place in Turkey over the past month is probably an example of one of the most absurd crimes in world history.
This “crime” began during a street interview in Istanbul in mid-October. In a 42-second excerpt of the interview, published on social media, a young Syrian woman and a crowd of local people were seen arguing about economic hardship and the presence of Syrian refugees in the country.

Research paper thumbnail of The Impact of COVID-19 on ex-Gazan Palestinian Refugees in Jerash Camp, Jordan

Oxford Monitor of Forced Migration, 2021

Palestinian refugees have been living in Jordan for several decades, but they do not all have the... more Palestinian refugees have been living in Jordan for several decades, but they do not all have the same legal status. Displaced Palestinians originating from the Gaza Strip during the Six-Day War in 1967, known as ex-Gazans, are subjected to additional legal restrictions which limit their rights, unlike other Palestinians in Jordan. Ex-Gazans face barriers reaching basic services, including access to public employment, healthcare services, and financial support due to their legal status in Jordan. While ex-Gazans were already struggling to access basic
services, the COVID-19 global health crisis broke out. This pandemic has led to a dramatic loss of human life across the world. COVID-19 also poses a significant threat to individuals’ livelihood due to its related measures, including nationwide lockdowns, closure of businesses, and social distancing. Based on semi-structured interviews with ex-Gazan
Palestinian refugees, this paper examines the impact of COVID-19 and its preventive restrictions on ex-Gazans’ livelihood in the Jerash camp in Jordan. The research findings indicate that the vulnerability of ex-Gazans refugees who live in the camp increased significantly during the COVID-19 crisis due to their pre-existing social and economic vulnerability.

Research paper thumbnail of Ürdün’de Düzensiz Göçmen Kadın Emeği, COVID-19 Pandemi Krizi ve “Hepimiz Aynı Gemideyiz” Retoriği

Çalışma ve Toplum Dergisi, 2021

There are growing numbers of people who migrate across borders, looking for better employment and... more There are growing numbers of people who migrate across borders, looking for better employment and life opportunities in recent years, and the number of women who have crossed borders to work also increases significantly. Women migrant workers are one of the most vulnerable groups in society due to different reasons. This article investigates undocumented women migrants workers’ common challenges based on semi-structured interviews from March to October 2020 in Jordan. Moreover, this study explores the impact of COVID-19 and its preventive restrictions on undocumented women migrant workers. Finally, the paper discusses the “we are all in this together” statement, repeated by some politicians and non-government organisations since the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis, along with the problems faced by undocumented women migrants in society. This research indicates that undocumented women migrant workers’ vulnerability has deepened significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic crisis as they are one of the most exploited groups in the labour market.

Research paper thumbnail of Pandemi ve Yasamın Kıyısındakiler

Bianet , 2020

Her ne kadar çok iddialı bir söylem gibi görünse de global anlamda son yılların en sürrealist dön... more Her ne kadar çok iddialı bir söylem gibi görünse de global anlamda son yılların en sürrealist dönemini ilk defa büyük bir çoğunluk olarak birlikte yaşadığımıza inanıyorum. Dünya Sağlık Örgütü verilerine göre dünyanın hemen hemen her yerinde şu ana kadar toplamda altmış milyondan fazla koronavirüs vakası kaydedilmiş ve bunun yanında maalesef bir milyondan fazla insan bu virüsten dolayı hayatını kaybetmiştir. Ancak korona krizi salt bir global halk sağlık sorunu değildir, bu krizin aynı zamanda sosyo-ekonomik etkileri de bulunmaktadır.