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Yasemin Bekyol is a Research Fellow at the FAU Center for Human Rights Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU CHREN) working on the project 'Gesundheit! Inclusion in the Care and Nursing Sector' since 2022. She is also a doctoral candidate at MFI with a working title of 'Vulnerability in the European Asylum System'. Her research focuses on migration, asylum systems, refugee rights, and gender issues in migration.
Education:
- MSc International Politics, School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London (2013-2014)
- BA English Studies (Major), Political Economics (Minor), Ruprecht-Karls-University Heidelberg and Loughborough University (2009-2013)
Dr. Bekyol's research interests center on the intersection of migration policy, gender, and human rights. She has conducted extensive work on the vulnerabilities of female asylum seekers, the impact of pandemics on migration patterns, and the integration of refugees into healthcare systems. Her work combines theoretical analysis with practical policy recommendations, often focusing on the implementation gap between European legislation and national practices.
Her publications reveal a consistent focus on vulnerability assessment within European asylum systems, gender-sensitive approaches to refugee reception, and the impact of global crises like the COVID-19 pandemic on migration and integration policies. She frequently examines the tension between European legislative frameworks and national implementation practices, particularly regarding the rights of vulnerable groups.
Scientific Awards and Recognition:
- Program for 'Achieving Equal Opportunities for Women in Research and Teaching' (FFL) scholarship (2021-2022)
- ARIADNETechNat mentor at FAU University Erlangen-Nürnberg (2018-2019)
- ARIADNEphil mentee at FAU University Erlangen-Nürnberg (2018-2019)
- Deutschlandstiftung Integration mentorship program 'Geh Deinen Weg' (2016-2018)
Dr. Bekyol has been actively involved in numerous research projects examining migration and integration policies. She has contributed to commissioned studies for the European Parliament and has provided scientific support for expert discussions on refugee integration. Her work often involves collaboration with international organizations including the German Red Cross, United Cities and Local Governments, and UN-Habitat. She has also presented her research at numerous international conferences and has been involved in public outreach through radio interviews and panel discussions.
Her current work within the 'Gesundheit!' project focuses on the inclusion of international nursing staff in the German healthcare sector, examining how to overcome systemic barriers that prevent refugees and migrants from fully participating in the healthcare workforce despite critical staffing shortages.
