Solidarity with women: actions against violence and discrimination!

Solidarity with women: actions against violence and discrimination!

Heilbronn, Deutschland - In the past few months, the situation of refugee women in Germany has become increasingly important. The focus is on the specific challenges that female refugees experience in the asylum process. On June 15, 2025, activists and supporters gathered to discuss these topics, under the motto: "Women's solidarity for a better future".

What topics do women move? A look at the background shows that many women and girls have to flee from war and crisis areas. Often they have not only fled general violence, terror and poverty, but are also exposed to specific threats. These women -specific reasons for women range from compulsory marriage to female genital mutilation to discrimination due to their gender. According to Frauenrechte.de , gender-specific persecution has been a recognized asylum reason since the immigration law of 2005, but this is often insufficiently taken into account in the asylum procedure.

actively against the grievances

The activist group "Women in Exile" has emerged as the voice of the women concerned. This becomes particularly clear in a press release that was published on May 12, 2020. It indicates the critical situation in the refugee camp in Hennigsdorf, which was initially not accessible due to quarantine. This situation has a negative impact on women in the warehouse because they are unable to do their necessary purchases themselves. In this difficult location, the women have teamed up by "Women in Exile" and organized a solidarity campaign, in which essential hygiene articles, which are usually not taken into account in the prefabricated shopping lists, were brought into the camp. They held security distances and wore mouth-nose protection, which underlines solidarity in challenging times, reports fvcourage.de .

But the challenges do not stop here. A particularly concise example is the story of Mesude Sahin. She was the victim of an attempted murder by her ex-husband. In a Europe -wide day of action, on May 6, 2020, "Justice for Mesude Sahin! Stop women's murders! Long live the female solidarity!" protested for more protection and support for women. Such requests are necessary, because the laws and recognition practice for gender -specific persecution are often contradicted. Many women only receive a ban on deportation and no safe residence permit, which brings them into an even more dangerous situation.

a sign of hope

Despite the serious challenges, there are also bright spots. Activists such as Sophie Ogutu, the leader of the World Women’s March Movement for Africa, draw attention to the situation and take part in important conferences and discussions. Your voice is essential to address the grievances and find solutions. Womenrechte.de shows the need that legal framework conditions finally protect those women who flee from gender-specific persecution.

In our common endeavor to improve the living conditions for refugee women, such actions and the exchange of experiences are essential. These initiatives not only point out the grievances, but also a strong sign of solidarity. The way to change is long, but every voice counts. Let's stay tuned!