Prof. Dr. Şebnem Akçapar joined a live debate on February 23rd organized by TRT World to discuss about current issues regarding Turkish Diaspora in Europe. On the 60th anniversary of Turkish labor migration to Germany, the participants commented on new generations, xenophobia, racist attacks in Hanau, and transnational relations with other diaspora communities.

Director of the ASBU GAUM Prof. Dr. Sebnem Akçapar discussed the importance of migration in EU-Turkey relations, March 18 Reconciliation, current developments in Edirne and Greece's attitude, and refugee and migrant health in COVID-19 on TRT-1, TRT World and Haberturk.

Director of the ASBU GAUM Prof. Dr. Şebnem Akçapar organised a workshop in cooperation with IOM on Control of Borders, Migrant Smuggling and Human Trafficking: Inter-Institutional Cooperation in Istanbul on 3-5 March 2020.