@article{article_1733433, title={INVISIBLE LABOR, VISIBLE STRUGGLES: GENDER AND MIGRATION CHALLENGES IN NGOS IN TURKEY}, journal={Telakki Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi}, volume={4}, pages={157–169}, year={2025}, author={Dövme, Ferah}, keywords={Kadın Emeğinin Görünmezliği, Göç, Sivil Toplum Kuruluşları (STK), İşyerinde Toplumsal Cinsiyet Eşitsizliği}, abstract={This research investigates social invisibility among Turkish and Syrian women working in Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in Hatay. Data were gathered using a qualitative research methodology using semi-structured in-depth interviews done online following initial on-site observations and analyses. The research sample comprises six women (three Turkish and three Syrian) living in Hatay, chosen by the snowball sampling technique. Research indicates that gender discrimination, marginalization, and migratory status substantially influence workplace invisibility. Syrian women endure dual invisibility, as their status as migrants exacerbates gender-based disparities. The research highlights how structural and societal obstacles restrict women’s visibility, impacting their professional engagement and interactions. Moreover, workplace inequality serves as a significant contributor to the exacerbation of social invisibility, with institutional obstacles hindering women’s access to career advancement and professional acknowledgment. The study enhances the broader conversation on gender and migration within NGO contexts by elucidating these dynamics and providing insights into measures for cultivating more inclusive and equitable workplaces. These findings underscore the necessity of confronting intersectional problems to advance gender equality and social inclusion in professional settings.}, number={6}, publisher={Telakki Sosyal Bilimler Derneği}