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- Digitale Gewalt gegen Frauen* – Multiperspektiven, Schutz & Selbsthilfe
SUANA/kargah e.V. und AG Migrantinnen & Zwangsheirat (HAIP) in Kooperation mit dem Referat für Frauen und Gleichstellung der Landeshauptstadt Hannover, organisieren die digitale Veranstaltung anlässlich des Internationalen Tages gegen Gewalt an Frauen am
Dienstag, den 25.11.2025 von 09:00 – ca. 11:30 Uhr über Zoom.
Durch die Online-Vorträge der Referentinnen Kathi Heffe (HateAid gGmbH) und Ophélie Ivombo (Referentin Digitale Gewalt/Frauenhauskoordinierung e.V.) soll die brisante Problematikgeschlechtspezifischer Digitaler Gewalt gegen Frauen* mit ihren Formen und Schutzmöglichkeiten kritisch und interaktiv beleuchtet und diskutiert werden, auch im Kontext von Migration und Mehrfachdiskriminierung.
Verbindliche Anmeldung bitte unter: veranstaltungsuana@kargah.de
Anmeldefrist: 21. November 2025
- Save the Date: Weibliche Genitalverstümmelung (FGM/C) im Asylverfahren
Weibliche Genitalverstümmelung/Beschneidung (FGM/C) ist eine schwerwiegende Menschenrechtsverletzung und wird zu den geschlechtsspezifischen Verfolgungsgründen (§3a Abs. 1 Nr. 1 AsylG, i. V. m. § 3a Abs. 2 Nr. 6 AsylG) gezählt. FGM/C kann daher ein Anerkennungsgrund sein. Dies gilt insbesondere, wenn Mädchen und Frauen im Herkunftsland von Beschneidung bedroht oder betroffen sind.
In letzter Zeit ist jedoch zu beobachten, dass es für Betroffene und bedrohte Mädchen schwieriger wird, ihre Ansprüche durchzusetzen, ihre Asylverfahren werden zunehmend abgelehnt.
Daher wird es in dem Vortrag von RAin Claire Deery um die »Schnittstelle« Asylverfahren und FGM/C gehen: Welches sind die Hürden, die das Verfahren für Betroffene aufweist, und wie können Beratungseinrichtungen unterstützen, damit die Betroffenen zu ihrem Recht kommen. Der Vortrag geht auf die aktuelle Rechtsprechung ein.
30. Oktober 2025 von 17.00 – 19.00 Uhr
mit: RAin Claire Deery (Rechtsanwältin und Fachanwältin für Migrationsrecht)
- Der ganz eigene Weg – Mädchen* und junge Frauen* nach der Flucht begleiten
Geflüchtete Mädchen* und junge Frauen* stehen in Deutschland vor einer Vielzahl an Herausforderungen. Ihre Lebenswirklichkeiten nicht nur geprägt von den Erfahrungen, die mit Flucht einhergehen, wie Trauma und Verlust, sondern nicht selten auch von einschränkender Asylgesetzgebung und deren Auswirkungen auf Beteiligungsmöglichkeiten. Zusätzlich sind sie konfrontiert mit alltäglichen Diskriminierungserfahrungen, darunter Rassismus, Sexismus und Klassismus.
Fachkräfte der Kinder- und Jugendhilfe und angrenzender Arbeitsfelder sind herausgefordert, die Mädchen* und jungen Frauen* in der Bewältigung dieser Herausforderungen sowie in der Entwicklung positiver Zukunftsperspektiven zu unterstützen. Hierfür bedarf es auf der einen Seite Wissen und Sensibilität für die besonderen Bedarfe geflüchteter Mädchen* und junger Frauen*. Auf der anderen Seite dürfen jene nicht auf ihre Flucht- und Diskriminierungserfahrungen reduziert werden. Stattdessen müssen ihre verschiedenen Erfahrungen, Ressourcen, Perspektiven und Stärken in den Blick genommen werden, und dabei auch eigene Bilder hinterfragt werden. Das Seminar bietet Gelegenheit, sich mit den Bedingungen des Ankommens von Mädchen* und jungen Frauen* nach der Flucht auseinanderzusetzen und darüber zu diskutieren, welche politischen und gesellschaftlichen Veränderungen hin zu mehr Teilhabegerechtigkeit notwendig sind. Des Weiteren wird gemeinsam beleuchtet, wie Zugänge und Angebote adressat*innengerecht ausgestaltet werden können.
Zeit: 16.09.2025 10:00 – 13:00 Uhr
Ort: Online
Referent*innen: Maren Belinchón & Dr. Susann Pham Thi
- Results of the BuMF online survey 2024: The situation of young refugees is worsening significantly
To mark World Refugee Day on June 20, the Federal Association for Minors and Refugees (BuMF) is publishing the results of its annual online survey on the situation of young refugees in Germany. Around 700 professionals from all over Germany took part.
Results of the BuMF online survey 2024: The situation of young refugees is worsening significantly
- Gerichtsurteil bestätigt Warnungen des BuMF: Auch Minderjährige von illegaler Zurückweisung betroffen
Das Verwaltungsgericht Berlin hat am 02.06.2025 festgestellt, dass die Zurückweisungen an den deutschen Grenzen, wie sie Anfang Mai von CSU-Innenminister Alexander Dobrindt angeordnet wurden, rechtswidrig sind. Besonders alarmierend: Unter den drei Fällen, über die das Gericht urteilte, befand sich auch eine Minderjährige.
- Impulse Circle/Network Meeting: “Picture This: Reflecting on How Images Shape Our Assumptions”
Images shape how we see the world-but what hidden assumptions do they carry? In this interactive online session on March 18 from 11:00 to 12:15, we will critically examine the power of visuals in constructing narratives, biases, and perceptions. We’ll explore how to navigate and challenge these influences through discussion, reflection, and practical tools for photo and image analysis. Join us to uncover the unseen messages in images and rethink the way we look. Speaker: Nella Aguessy (Photographer / Documentarist, Creative Producer). The event will take place in English, there is no participation fee. Please register until March 13!
- Stage of Resistance – politisch-kultureller Abend anlässlich des feministischen Kampftags
Das Projekt “Netzwerk geflüchtete Mädchen und junge Frauen” lädt anlässlich des feministischen Kampftags zu einem kulturell-politischen Abend am 11. März von 17 bis 19:30 Uhr ein: Auf der „Stage of Resistance“ präsentieren Künstler*innen und Aktivist*innen von Mpower, JoG und Women in Exile ihre Arbeit. Antirassistisch-feministischer Widerstand und Selbstausdruck können verschiedenste kreative Formen haben. Das zeigt sich auch im vielfältigen Programm auf der „Stage of Resistance“ mit Filmen, Poesie-Beiträgen und einer Buchvorstellung. Im Zentrum der Beiträge steht das widerständige Erheben der eigenen Stimme, die Auseinandersetzung mit (Anti-)Rassismus, Feminismus, Empowerment und Identität.
- Bundesrat stimmt Gewalthilfegesetz zu!
Der Bundesrat hat dem vom Bundestag im Januar beschlossenen Gewalthilfegesetz am vergangenen Freitag zugestimmt. Das Gesetz gewährt Frauen und ihren Kindern, die geschlechtsspezifische oder häusliche Gewalt erfahren, einen rechtlichen Anspruch auf Beratung und Schutz – insbesondere den Platz in einem Frauenhaus. Das Gesetz ist eine wichtige Errungenschaft, basiert aber auch auf schmerzhaften inhaltlichen Kompromissen. Denn erst vom Jahr 2032 an sollen Frauen kostenfrei und bundesweit Hilfen in Anspruch nehmen können.
- Save the Date: Impulse circle and network meeting on February 12, 2025
Under the title “Sensitive to discrimination and critical of racism: Supporting refugee girls and young women with sexual and reproductive rights” , the project Netzwerk geflüchtete Mädchen und junge Frauen is organizing an impulse circle on 12 February. The input, which will be given by Nura e.V., is mainly aimed at professionals who work with refugee girls and women. After a break, there will be the possibility to join the network meeting of the project “Netzwerk geflüchtete Mädchen und junge Frauen”. Registration is possible from January 7.
- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- Responsible Suitor” campaign by Ban Ying e.V.
Ban Ying e.V. draws attention to forced prostitution and human trafficking with its “Responsible Client” campaign. The organization aims to provide information, raise awareness and highlight possible courses of action.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- Social media campaign “Solidarity without borders. Our feminism is anti-racist”
On the feminist day of struggle, March 8, the social media campaign “Solidarity without borders. Our feminism is anti-racist!” was launched. The campaign is being coordinated as part of the “Network for Refugee Girls and Young Women” project. As part of the campaign, the participating organizations are taking a stand and formulating demands for the rights and safety of refugee girls and FLINTA* persons. Every day until 21 March, statements from the participating organizations will be published on the BumF’s social media channels.
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- Invitation to the March 8 demonstration in Potsdam from 11:00-14:00
On March 8, Women in Exile invites you to take to the streets together in Potsdam. There will be a loud protest in front of the Ministry of the Interior, followed by a demonstration to the state parliament to condemn the increasing racism and the threat to the right to asylum. The situation is becoming increasingly threatening and it is time for society to take a stand.
The project “Netzwerk geflüchtete Mädchen und junge Frauen” supports the call!
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- Online impulse circle: New perspectives for refugee women?!
The ECJ ruling of January 16 and its implications (March 4, 11-12 a.m.)
On 16.01.2024, the European Court of Justice issued a new landmark ruling that supports the rights of refugee women. In order to be granted refugee status, membership of a particular social group must be established. “Women” were previously regarded as “too large a group” and “not delimitable” – the Court has clarified that this cannot be denied in the case of gender-specific persecution. Impulse lecture followed by a discussion.
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- The network for refugee girls and young women:
Looking back and moving forward (March 12, 2 – 5.30 p.m.)
As part of the Network for Refugee Girls and Young Women project, we invite you to celebrate, reflect on and summarize two years of eventful project work – and to take a look ahead from there in a joint exchange. Program: Presentation of the project content, exchange, outlook, film screening with Mpower e.V.
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- Call for proposals “Strengthening the integration of queer refugees and migrants”
Support program
For the first time, the LSVD is launching a call for funding, made possible by the Bosch Foundation and in cooperation with the Hirschfeld Foundation. Organizations that want to offer integration projects for queer refugees and migrants can apply for the funding programme. Projects in smaller towns and rural areas are particularly targeted, as are migrant self-organizations (MSOs). Application deadline is 31.03.2024. You can find the complete invitation to tender and all related documents on the website of lsvd.de
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- Workshop “CLASSISM at the intersection of racism and (hetero/cis)sexism in MINTA work”
Event
A needs assessment carried out by the IM*A project in 2018 on the needs of girls* and women* who have fled their homes already identified this: There is great inequality among visitors to OKJA facilities, which is partly due to a lack of financial resources. This situation has now deteriorated further due to world events in recent years (pandemic, inflation, wars, etc.). The current statistics show that one in five children in Germany is affected by poverty (according to the latest children’s report from the Deutsches Kinderhilfswerk e.V.).
The LAGM*A workshop will deal with classism in the intersection with other lines of discrimination (such as racism and hetero/cis-sexism).
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- Violence against women: ECJ explains the conditions for granting international protection
Judgment of the Court (Grand Chamber) January 16, 2024
Directive 2011/95 sets out the conditions for granting refugee status on the one hand and subsidiary protection for third-country nationals on the other. Refugee status is provided for in cases of persecution of third-country nationals on grounds of race, religion, nationality, political opinion or membership of a particular social group. Subsidiary protection, in turn, applies to any third-country national who does not meet the conditions for recognition as a refugee, but who has provided substantial grounds for believing that he or she would face a real risk of suffering serious harm, including in particular execution and inhuman or degrading treatment, if returned to his or her country of origin.
The Court rules that the Directive must be interpreted in accordance with the Istanbul Convention, which binds the European Union and recognizes gender-based violence against women as a form of persecution. The Court also points out that women as a whole can be regarded as belonging to a social group within the meaning of Directive 2011/95. Consequently, they can be granted refugee status if they are exposed to physical or psychological violence, including sexual violence and domestic violence, in their country of origin because of their gender.
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- Statement on the International Day against Violence against Women 2023
The “International Day against Violence against Women” on November 25 and the subsequent days of action (November 25 to December 10) are dedicated to the fight against the everyday patriarchal violence to which girls and FLINTA* are exposed worldwide.
On this day, the Bundesfachverband unbegleitete minderjährige Flüchtlinge e.V., together with over 25 other organizations, calls for the full and effective implementation of the “Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence” (Istanbul Convention) and reiterates various demands for effective protection against violence for refugee girls and FLINTA*!
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- Separation Impossible
Event
The residence status of refugee women* often depends on their marriage to their husband. Even if it is violent. If she leaves the man, she loses her residence permit. If she tries to defend herself against the man, he can threaten her with separation and she will also lose her right of residence.
The play TRENNUNGimpossible will be performed again this year to mark the International Day against Violence against Women.
Admission is on a donation basis.
When: November 25, 7 p.m.
Where: Spore.initiative, Hermannstraße 86, 12051 Berlin
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- Online symposia on trans*inclusive girls*work
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14.03.2024 | all day Online networking day “Exchange and empowerment for trans*, non-binary and inter professionals” only for TIN* professionals working in the field of girls* work
16/17.04.2024 | all-day online symposium “On the way to trans*inclusive girls’ work – questions, challenges, experiences” for all interested professionals with a connection to the field of girls’ work
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- What do human trafficking and exploitation have to do with our work?
Event
For many of us, the issue of human trafficking seems far away. It is hard to believe, but human trafficking is still present in the 21st century and everywhere in the world
available. Those affected have many faces and life stories. They find it difficult to report on the inhumane offense. The people who work with
people who have contact with them – as professionals or volunteers – often encounter these people without having any background knowledge about these particular events. Helpers have many questions and uncertainties during the accompaniment. It is therefore a great challenge to understand the behavior of those affected in order to provide them with the best possible support.When: 23.11.2023 | 17.15 – 19.15 hrs
Location: Kulturzentrum Lagerhaus Bremen e.V. Schildstraße 12-19, 28203 Bremen
Speaker: Helene Gustschew
Registration: info@fluchtraum-bremen.de
Please enter your name, e-mail address and, if applicable, your name when registering. Specify organization
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