ECJ strengthens the rights of women from Afghanistan

On October 4, 2024, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled that women from Afghanistan can generally be considered a persecuted group due to systematic oppression by the Taliban. Accordingly, it is sufficient to examine the gender and nationality of the women concerned in order to grant them refugee protection. It is not necessary to examine in detail whether the women would face specific persecution upon return. The ruling strengthens the rights of women seeking protection from Afghanistan in Europe and takes into account the catastrophic women’s and human rights situation in Afghanistan. *This text has been translated automatically.

ECJ strengthens the rights of women from Afghanistan → MEHR LESEN

Stop disenfranchisement, grant protection! Demands for the International Day of the Girl Child

Today, International Day of the Girl Child, October 11, 2024, is an opportunity to express our solidarity with all refugee girls and young women, lesbian, intersex, non-binary, transgender and agender (FLINTA*) people and to reaffirm our demands for their protection, for a safe living environment and for non-discriminatory access to health care. Healthcare and housing are central to a person’s safety and dignity, so we are highlighting our demands in these areas today. *This text has been translated automatically.

Stop disenfranchisement, grant protection! Demands for the International Day of the Girl Child → MEHR LESEN

Online seminar: Protection and empowerment for refugee women* in shared accommodation

In the seminar on November 15, 2024, the topics of protection and empowerment for refugee women* in shared accommodation centers (GUs) will be highlighted. How can targeted violence prevention and early education succeed? The application of the Istanbul Convention will be discussed as well as specific challenges and strategies for strengthening protection against violence. The focus will be on raising awareness and education in order to prevent violence against women* and girls* in shared accommodation and to support those affected. The event is being offered as part of the BumF project “Network for Refugee Girls and Young Women”. Speakers: Maryam Mohammadi and Zahra Lessan. Registration is possible until November 7 via the event website. *This text has been translated automatically.

Online seminar: Protection and empowerment for refugee women* in shared accommodation → MEHR LESEN

Cooperation event between agjf and BumF: “Strengthening yourself – (self-)empowerment in the context of racism”

The Arbeitsgemeinschaft Jugendfreizeitstätten Sachsen e.V. (agjf) and the Bundesfachverband umF e.V. invite you to the joint seminar “Selbst gestärkt stärken: (Self-)Empowerment im Kontext von Rassismus” on 18.10.2024 in Leipzig. The event offers a space to exchange experiences on empowering, individual and collective strategies for dealing with observed or personal experiences of racism. Mohammed Jouni and Nastaran Tajeri-Foumani will show ways of (self-)empowerment in the context of racism that can be taken into everyday life. Registration via the event page. *This text has been translated automatically.

Cooperation event between agjf and BumF: “Strengthening yourself – (self-)empowerment in the context of racism” → MEHR LESEN

Networking meeting in the project “Network of refugee girls and young women” and online impulse circle on FGM

The project “Network of Refugee Girls and Young Women” invites you to an online impulse circle on September 9th on the topic “FGM/C and the situation of refugee girls and FLINTA* persons in Germany” and afterwards to a network meeting. During the online impulse circle, Dr. Mariame Racine Sow (Forward for Women e.V.) will give a keynote speech, after which there will be room for exchange, questions and discussion. The event is free of charge. Both parts of the event can also be attended independently of each other. Registration is possible until September 2. All information can be found on our event page. *This text has been translated automatically.

Networking meeting in the project “Network of refugee girls and young women” and online impulse circle on FGM → MEHR LESEN

New EU directive against human trafficking comes into force

The EU Parliament adopted the revised version of the EU directive on combating human trafficking in April, and the new EU directive came into force in July. Forced marriage, exploitation of surrogate mothers and illegal adoption are included in the reform as additional forms of human trafficking. The EU member states now have two years to implement the changes. Civil society organizations, such as KOK e.V., are calling on the German government to ensure that improvements in the protection of trafficked persons and the implementation of their rights are also taken into account when implementing the reform. *This text has been translated automatically.

New EU directive against human trafficking comes into force → MEHR LESEN

ECJ strengthens the rights of refugee girls and women

On June 11, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) issued a ruling: girls and women who identify with the fundamental value of equality between women and men in the course of their stay in a European member state may be considered to belong to a “particular social group” within the meaning of Directive 2011/95. Consequently, they may be granted refugee status if they are at risk of persecution in their country of origin due to their educated identity, which includes this belief in equality. *This text has been translated automatically.

ECJ strengthens the rights of refugee girls and women → MEHR LESEN

BumF symposium “Living professional standards: Show attitude!” on June 14 in Berlin

On June 14, BumF e.V. invites you to a symposium in Berlin. In the face of increasing racism, more deportations and isolation, we will talk about how to take a stand when working with young refugees. In the forum and in various workshops, we want to reflect on and work on problem areas together. Topics will include the three-year anniversary of the Child and Youth Empowerment Act, the situation of girls and FLINTA* people in collective accommodation and discrimination-sensitive public relations work. *This text has been translated automatically.

BumF symposium “Living professional standards: Show attitude!” on June 14 in Berlin → MEHR LESEN

Open groups – case supervision for people accompanying young people with experience of flight on July 1

There are currently many new providers and employees in facilities for unaccompanied minors. We are now offering a small open group (max. 8 people) for case supervision in Berlin. Anyone who works with unaccompanied minor refugees can register, regardless of the type of care they provide and regardless of their previous qualifications. Case supervision serves to ensure the quality of one’s own work, where decisions, approaches and attitudes can be reflected upon and difficult cases in particular can be discussed in a confidential setting. *This text has been translated automatically.

Open groups – case supervision for people accompanying young people with experience of flight on July 1 → MEHR LESEN

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