@article{article_1455564, title={Women’s Empowerment Activities of Non-Governmental Organizations in Turkiye: Refugee and Local Women’s Triple Role}, journal={Advances in Women’s Studies}, volume={6}, pages={11–18}, year={2024}, DOI={10.51621/aws.1455564}, author={Terzioğlu, Rumeysa}, keywords={Development, Women, Refugee Women, Women Empowerment, Empowerment}, abstract={Objective: Development is an essential concept of social and economic progress. In Turkiye, non-governmental organisations contribute to development and empowerment through their activities. The aim of this research is to respond to “What are the alterations caused by NGOs empowerment activities in the field of development of refugee and local women’s triple role in society after the 2011 Syrian crisis?” Method: This research article employed qualitative methodology with semi-structured face-to-face and online interviews. The interviewer was selected from 10 NGOs officers between the ages of 24-35 who graduated from social sciences and humanities and had at least 2 years’ experience working in the social cohesion, livelihoods, and protection units of NGOs. Results: The findings reveal that NGOs empowerment activities that considered "class and gender," "community participation," and "social cohesion, as concepts have effects on refugee and local women’s triple role in society after the 2011 Syrian Crisis. Conclusion: Development policies and NGOs activities have an important role in the civil society. It enhances women status in the society. Additionally, NGOs’ activities that focused on women’s empowerment and women’s strategic life choices (resources, agency, and success), have positive impacts women’s triple roles.}, number={1}, publisher={Ataturk University}