Flüchtlingsrat Berlin
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About Flüchtlingsrat Berlin e.V.
editThe Flüchtlingsrat Berlin e.V. is a dedicated organization that has been advocating for the rights and well-being of refugees in Berlin since 1981. As a coalition of organizations, counseling centers, self-help groups, and committed individuals, the association works to improve the living conditions of refugees and uphold their human dignity. The main mission of the Flüchtlingsrat is to defend the right to asylum and refugee protection as well as to eliminate state discrimination.
Key Products and Services
editThe Flüchtlingsrat Berlin offers a variety of projects and initiatives focused on supporting refugees. These include:
- Young Refugees: Support and integration of young refugees into society.
- Right to Stay: Advocacy for the legalization and right to stay of tolerated and undocumented individuals.
- Hardship Counseling: Counseling and support in cases of exceptional humanitarian or personal hardship.
- AMIF Project: Promotion of standards and structures in the asylum process and in the reception of asylum seekers.
Mission and Values
editThe Flüchtlingsrat Berlin advocates for dignified reception, accommodation, and care of asylum seekers. It fights for equal access to education, work, and social rights for refugees. The association opposes the detention of asylum seekers and the application of the DUBLIN-III Regulation and calls for the abolition of discriminatory laws such as the Asylum Seekers Benefits Act.
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editThe Flüchtlingsrat Berlin is committed to sustainable solutions in the field of refugee assistance. It works closely with other refugee councils, welfare associations, churches, and migrant self-organizations to ensure comprehensive support for refugees. The association is financially supported by the European Funding Fund AMIF, Pro Asyl, and donations, which secures its political independence and the continuity of its work.
Public Relations and Collaborations
editThe Flüchtlingsrat Berlin is an important point of contact for the public and the media on refugee policy issues. It organizes public appeals, actions, and events to raise awareness of the rights of asylum seekers. The association collaborates with the Berlin Senate, authorities, associations, and political actors to defend the rights of refugees and improve their living conditions.
The Flüchtlingsrat Berlin e.V. is a non-profit association that can be supported through memberships and donations. Its work has been recognized multiple times, including with the Gustav-W.-Heinemann Citizen Award and the "Living Democracy" Award from the German Bundestag.