Psychological Consequences of Trauma Experiences on the development of migrated Kurdish Women in EU Final Results and background of a survey in five European countries and Turkey

The project aims to provide an insight into mental health problems and coping mechanisms of Kurdish migrant women who have been victims of traumatic incidents. The research's central questions are: What are the causes for Kurdish migrant women's traumata? Are they mainly related to gender-based violence within social structures or to institutional violence and war? What are the sources and impacts traumata?
Expected results are specific data to be used for the implemention of adequate victim support programmes. The results will be achieved by semi-structured interviews with Kurdish migrant women, and with group discussions. Main beneficiaries will be affected Kurdish women and their families. Main target groups will be health care professionals, women's shelters, NGOs and community services.