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Seebrücke: An international movement for dignified escape routes

The Seebrücke is a broad, international civil society movement that advocates for safe escape routes, the decriminalization of sea rescue, and a dignified reception of refugees. Here are the core aspects of the Seebrücke summarized:

Mission and Values

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The Seebrücke stands in solidarity with all people on the run and demands from German and European politics immediate safe escape routes, the evacuation of all camps, and reception in European countries. The movement opposes European isolation policies and particularly the criminalization of sea rescue. Its goal is a world where no person has to lose their life on the way to a safe future, and where the rights of all people, including those who had to flee, are protected[3].

Structure and Organization

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The Seebrücke consists of more than 180 local groups in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and France. These groups are organized decentrally and collaborate regionally in various working groups (AGs) that deal with organizational matters such as campaigns, newsletters, social media, networking, and Safe Harbors. Additionally, there is an office made up of employed and paid individuals that handles finances, press work, the website, and IT matters[1].

Actions and Initiatives

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The Seebrücke engages in demonstrations and protest actions in rural and urban areas for a solidarity-based and human rights-oriented migration policy. The local groups plan and carry out various actions to draw attention to the untenable conditions at Europe's external borders. Furthermore, they work with cities, districts, and municipalities to develop alternative political solutions and take responsibility in asylum policy[3].

Sustainability Goals and Initiatives

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A central goal of the Seebrücke is to achieve long-term changes in asylum and migration policy. To this end, the movement relies on medium-term planning, which is made possible through regular donations and funding. The Seebrücke is funded exclusively through donations and grants and aims to cover its monthly operating costs through ongoing donations. This is intended to enable the movement to continue to resolutely advocate for the human right to asylum, residence rights, and boundless solidarity[4].

Current Developments

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Since February 2024, the Seebrücke has established its own sponsoring association, Grenzenlose Solidarität e.V. This step strengthens the structures of the movement and allows for better resource utilization to advocate even more resolutely for its goals in the future[4].

The Seebrücke is a vibrant and dynamic movement that makes a significant contribution to creating a more solidarity-based and human rights-oriented society through its diverse actions and initiatives.

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