From ‘affected populations’ to leaders: how Syrian refugees led an unprecedented humanitarian response in Türkiye

Countries: Türkiye, Syrian Arab Republic Source: ODI - Humanitarian Practice Network Syrian refugees began arriving in Türkiye in early 2012, shortly after the outbreak of the Syrian revolution. The waves of displacement grew steadily as the conflict expanded in scope and as military operations against Syrian cities and villages intensified. By 2016, Türkiye had become the world’s largest refugee-hosting country, with approximately 2.7 million registered Syrian refugees. Among the principal driv