Flüchtlingsaktivistin Jacky Sonnie von der Break Isolation Group (BIG), eine selbstorganisierte Arbeitsgruppe von International Women* Space, spricht in einem Interview mit Robin Jaspert und Lara Wörner von nd-Journalismus von Links, über die Lage von Geflüchteten im europäischen Asylsystem. Sie beschreibt die Formen der Gewalt, Unterdrückung und Isolation die Frauen* erleben, wenn sie in europäische Länder ankommen und wie BIG versucht, diese Isolation zu brechen, um auf die Bedürfnisse der Frauen* einzugehen. Mit den aktuellen Reformierungen und Verschärfungen des Gemeinsamen Eu ..read more

The “Scramble for Africa” Conference on November 15th, 1884, set the stage for effective occupation. Similar to these colonial echoes, last week, Europe convened a conference with the purported goal of “finding ways of developing Africa”. The selection of the venue, timing, and Africa’s representation by this year’s event organizers, carries historical connotations that are offensive.  Almost 200 years later, but less than a 10-minute drive away, the German capital city again proudly claims its place for Western actors to discuss economic visions for Africa. On November 20th, 2023, the fi ..read more

On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women*, we gathered at Oranienplatz to protest against gender violence, colonialism, patriarchy, genocide, occupation, imperialism, dictatorship, and oppression. This protest was organized by the Alliance of International Feminists. We expressed solidarity with Palestine and joined our queer and feminist siblings in Palestine in their call to stand with the Palestinian resistance against displacement, land theft, ethnic cleansing, and their struggle for liberation. Grace from IW*S held a speech representing all women and girls wi ..read more

On the 28th of October 2023 we united at Oranienplatz to protest against the genocide in Palestine and to demand boundless solidarity.  By shouting “Ceasefire Now!” we demand an end of the violence of colonial continuities. Captain held a speech on behalf of IW*S at the “Global South United” protest: Two days ago, the ministry of health in Gaza released the list of over 7000 Palestinians killed. It includes nearly 3000 children! Each name listed with their government ID number to rubbish accusations of fake numbers. A response to Genocide Joe of the USA and those like him who choose to er ..read more

Stellungnahme der gewählten Vertretungen des Landesbeirates für Partizipation Berlin bezüglich der Kürzungen des Integrationsfonds und anderer sozialer Maßnahmen im Berliner Haushalt 2024 / 2025 Die gewählten Vertretungen des Landesbeirates für Partizipation Berlin verurteilen die geplanten Kürzungen des bezirklichen Integrationsfonds und anderer sozialer Maßnahmen im Haushaltsentwurf für die Jahre 2024/2025 durch den Berliner Senat. Die geplanten Kürzungen von 12,1 Millionen Euro im laufenden Jahr auf 7,9 Millionen Euro für die kommenden Haushaltsjahre sind nicht nur inakzeptabel, sondern au ..read more

This speech was written by Anne (who was moderating) and read by Jacky at Internationalist Queer Pride on 22nd June 2023 in Berlin: Audacity. The constant that inspires and irks my soul in the same breadth. You see, I am filthy rich in audacity! To be a bold and proud queer African refugee is to embody audacity in its fullness. It takes audacity to proudly bear undeniable and magnificent diversity, while battling prejudice, racialization, discrimination and so much more! It is our fuel to bravely rise above the waves of fear, violence and death To break chains of oppression and choking expec ..read more

English Deutsch Dear Community, International Women* Space urgently needs financial support >>> we need your donations! IW*S has been doing feminist, anti-racist work for over ten years. We have created numerous spaces where women* are able to speak out and advocate for their needs in a self-determined way. We have published books documenting the stories of refugee and migrant women* for generations to come. We launched a podcast shining a light on issues that often find no place in the mainstream consciousness. Speeches at demonstrations, podium discussions, festivals, Lager v ..read more

I am Asya Abubakar Abdirahman and for those who know me, I am better known as Captain. I am running for a seat on the Berlin Landersbeitrat für Partizipation (Berlin State Advisory Board for Participation). I believe it is important to have the voices of the full spectrum of refugees and migrants in the room: From those who were born here to those who just got here – like me. From the ones who have established themselves to those still finding their footing. That’s why I want to be part of the Landesbeirat: as a refugee who fled the war in Ukraine but also being at the intersection of so muc ..read more

— Words by Rose Wanjiku *Names have been changed to hide identity — An African asylum seeker died under unclear circumstances while undergoing treatment at Universitätsklinikum Ruppin-Brandenburg Hospital. Questions have been raised over the cause of the death of Mercy Kagai, who died on August 4, 2023 due to what doctors reported as Stage IV lung cancer. Mercy’s journey in Germany began when she arrived at the asylum reception center in Eisenhüttenstadt on January 12, 2023. She was later transferred to a residence in Wusterhausen/Dosse-Logow, Neuruppin Alle on May 30, 2023. Over a span of ju ..read more

This speech was written by Rose and read by Anne at the demo: “Open doors – Open borders! Recognize climate crisis as reason for asylum!” on 20th August 2023 in front of Germany’s Ministry of the Interior: As I stand here today, the reason for my being in this country is an inconsequential story to the German government. Myself and thousands of other migrants must tell a story. It is not a story enough if it is not about war and persecution. Well, today I am here to tell a story. A story of persecution caused by CAPITAL GREED. It is a story that Germany and the rest of the Global North does ..read more