This report on Türkiye highlights significant challenges that remain in access to education for Turkish children despite substantial progress in primary and secondary education. Vulnerable groups, including children with disabilities, those involved in child labour, victims of early and forced marriage, and those affected by migration and refugee crises, face persistent barriers to education. Since 2011, the influx of Syrian refugees has intensified these challenges adding significant pressure to the education system with the addition of over 1 million school-aged children, underscoring the need for comprehensive and nuanced policy responses.
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