Migration and Social Policy Center
- Carries out scientific studies and research,
- Engages in activities where local governments can benefit from good practices and experiences at the global level,
- Improves coordination between local governments, national institutions, international organizations, NGOs, universities and other stakeholders,
- Represents local governments at the international arena,
- Carries out activities which aim to determine common policies at the local level and encourages its members to run their activities and services in accordance with these policies,
- Conducts work to ensure that local activities are in harmony with national policies, and that national norms are shaped according to the demands and needs of local governments.
Activities related to migration and social cohesion are guided by the long-term policy recommendations and strategic directions of the MMU Migration and Cohesion Committee, which is composed of mayors from different cities and political parties represented in the MMU General Assembly. The Committee is the first migration-focused body established at the local government level in Turkey.
To institutionalize and facilitate communication with its member municipalities, MMU has also established two platforms:
Migration Platform consists solely of representatives of the departments of MMU’s member municipalities working for refugees and migrants; and
Social Services Platform, consist of representatives of the departments of MMU’s member municipalities working in areas social services, care services, psychosocial support, social cohesion, social assistance, and addiction. Social Services platform addresses the needs of vulnerable groups including children, women, the elderly, persons with disabilities, youth, people at risk of poverty, migrants, refugees, the homeless, individuals, caregivers, persons with chronic illnesses, and others at risk of social exclusion.
Platforms;
- Facilitates coordination among its members and lays the groundwork for sharing information and experience,
- Identifies demands and needs of its members and develops solution recommendations,
- Carries out activities aiming to support capacity development of its members.
