Turkish migration policy and the influence of the United Nations High Commissioner

The migration flows in Turkey have been one of the most important social movements since humanity created the first civilizations. The international perspective of the dynamics created immigration has made it impossible for a single country to solve the problem alone. For this reason, as international cooperation has gained momentum with the progress of technology and communication, states have tried to solve these problems through international organizations. Of course, when designing the rules governing the migration movements, the regulations prescribed by these organizations were adhered to. It was thus possible for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, one of the most important sub-agencies of the United Nations, to participate in immigration policies of all member states. UNHCR's goal is to prevent people from becoming victims of migration flows around the world. Turkey recognizes the duties of this organization as a member country. At the same time, Turkey's increasing presence in the center of the migration movements towards the end of the 20th century increased UNHCR's activities in Turkey. Therefore, it is important to understand to what extent these activities affect the Turkish immigration policies. In order to understand this effect better, it is necessary to examine the history and tasks of the UNHCR. The migration movements in Turkey from past to the present also directly affected this relationship. In order to demonstrate the effect, better the change in laws and regulations governing immigration policies should be analyzed. If these analyzes are performed correctly, proposals can be made for the creation of more efficient immigration policies. Keywords: Migration, United Nations (UN), United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)