Deutsche Version: Der Flüchtlingsrat
Version française: qui nous sommes
All people are equal in dignity and rights. Neither physical characteristics, economic interests, social/hegemonic orders, nor nation-state categories may deny, reduce, or restrict their dignity, rights, or even their humanity. In migration policy and globally, marginalized groups are exploited to enforce the interests of a few. This is unacceptable. Migration is a natural global phenomenon – not a problem. Problems arise from exclusionary, racist, discriminatory, and capitalist structures. These unequal societal power dynamics must be recognized, named, and dismantled.
We, Flüchtlingsrat RLP e.V., are a human rights organization in Rhineland-Palatinate, active throughout the state. We believe in the right to a dignified and good life for all people. We see ourselves as part of civil society and fight for the individual right to asylum, fair asylum procedures, the right to stay, and humane reception conditions – together with and for refugees.
We want to make the voices of people with refugee experience heard and their perspectives visible. We identify grievances, highlight problems, and confront those responsible in politics and administration. We rely on education, enlightenment, and dialogue within civil society. As part of a network of various organizations, alliances, and individual actors, we advocate in solidarity for the rights of refugees.
We are aware that we, too, are part of a society shaped by racism, exclusion, and unequal power relations. As a predominantly white organization, we critically examine our own role, name privileges, discrimination, and structural racism – including within our own structures. We too must learn new things and unlearn old ones.
Our vision is a solidary, diverse, and open society in which all people can lead a good life in dignity and security in the place of their own choosing. We strive for a society of many, where all those seeking protection can assert their rights autonomously and equally, and where migration is naturally seen as an enrichment of our society.
„For the right to have rights!“ Hannah Arendt
The Refugee Council RLP e.V. demands full respect and protection of fundamental human rights, in particular in the following areas:
- That all peoples seeking asylum have access to inependent and qualified advisory council from the beginning of the process
- Education for everybody: German courses and access to the regular school system for children and adolescents from the first day
- Decent lodging in decentralized, small housing and flats
- The right to live together as a family
- Unrestricted access to the labor market
- A supportive, open and diverse society, that respects the rights of refugees
- A human refugee policy in Rhineland-Palatinate with social and political participation for refugees
Political lobby, networking, information
Lobby for refugees:
- dialogue with political parties to demand tangible improvements
- professional studies and opinions
- Public relations and campaigns
Exchange and networking:
The state-wide plenums, take place five times a year and are open to everyone. Here there is room for exchange and networking between activists and colleagues. Current topics and developments are not only discussed, they are also supported by professional lectures. Click here to see the upcoming dates.
Info & qualifications:
Circulars with information and practical advice in regards of current developments and questions. Interested? Write an email to info@fluechtlingsrat-rlp.de
Qualification- and exchange offers for full-time and voluntary workers, further training on current asylum procedures and the law relating to asylum seekers.