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Host to millions

Turkey

The IRC provides vital support to Syrians fleeing violence and struggling to rebuild their lives in Türkiye, which currently hosts the largest refugee population in the world.

Country facts

Total population: 75 million
Rank in Human Development Index: 48 of 191

IRC response

Started work in Türkiye: 2013

News and features

A Europe that protects
What is the EU-Turkey deal?
Seven years since the announcement of the 'EU-Turkey deal', it continues to cause immense suffering on the Greek islands. But what is it? And why is it such a problem?
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Syria crisis
How has the IRC been helping since the Syria-Türkiye earthquakes?
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Ongoing crisis
Earthquake near Turkish-Syrian border deepens crisis
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Emergency response
How to help the Syria-Türkiye earthquake crisis
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Explainer
What you need to know about refugees coming to Europe from Turkey
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Press releases