Syrian students sitting at table. There is text overlay on the upper right that says "Enrolled Syrian university students share their experiences with the research team in Gaziantep. C. Gratian, June 2014"
Syrian refugee university students in Gaziantep worked with UC Davis researchers to develop the Article 26 Backpack.

Earthquake in Turkey - Backpack is a Critical Resource for Refugee and Displaced Students and Scholars

الزلزال في تركيا - حقيبة الظهر هي مصدر حرج للاجئين والطلاب النازحين والعلماء

"The greatest concentration of Syrian refugees in the world is in the zone of destruction created by this week’s earthquake in Turkey.  

Already living on the political and economic margins and often in substandard housing, refugee communities in the region will disproportionately suffer from this natural disaster.  At Article 26 Backpack we stand with them and all those harmed by the quake.  

We encourage them to use Backpack to secure their critical educational, professional and other critical documents and materials and use it as a way to connect with global higher education and training resources.  Using Backpack now is critically important for anyone facing even temporary displacement."

Read the full story at UC Davis Human Rights Studies News

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