{"id":10192,"date":"2024-02-07T07:24:54","date_gmt":"2024-02-07T06:24:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.women-in-exile.net\/?p=10192"},"modified":"2024-04-23T17:39:51","modified_gmt":"2024-04-23T15:39:51","slug":"pressemitteilung-von-doberlug-kirchhain-bewohnerinnen-no-border-assembly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.women-in-exile.net\/en\/camp-visits\/pressemitteilung-von-doberlug-kirchhain-bewohnerinnen-no-border-assembly\/","title":{"rendered":"Press Release by Doberlug-Kirchhain Residents & No Border Assembly"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Open Letter to Johanniter Management
Urgent Humanitarian Concerns in Doberlug-Kirchhain Refugee Community Housing Demand Attention<\/strong> [website>><\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*French below<\/em><\/strong>**<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doberlug-Kirchhain, February 6, 2024<\/strong> \u2014 The refugee community housing in Doberlug-Kirchhain, Germany, is facing urgent humanitarian challenges, as residents come forward to shed light on their living conditions. A diverse group of individuals, seeking asylum from various countries, has united to draw attention to their plight and appeal for immediate intervention. The group collaborated on an open letter highlighting critical issues and demanding improvements from the Johanniter management.

Living Conditions Under Scrutiny<\/strong>

Residents believe that transparency, dignity, and respect for human rights are fundamental principles that should be upheld in their living environment. The open letter serves as a collective voice to express concerns and initiate positive change. It is a call to action to address pressing issues that impact the daily lives and well-being of the community.

Residents are advocating for improvements in various aspects, including but not limited to

Legal Transparency<\/u><\/strong>: Residents are advocating for immediate access to information regarding their rights as asylum seekers in Germany. They are calling for the freedom to express concerns without fear of reprisals.

Medical Care<\/u><\/strong>: Concerns have been raised about the lack of on-site doctor consultations and mental health support. Language barriers and difficulties in accessing medical care have created challenges for the residents.

Transportation<\/u><\/strong>: The current transportation schedule is limited, leaving residents isolated and at risk, especially during nighttime. More frequent and flexible bus trips are urgently needed.

Financial Transparency<\/u><\/strong>: Residents are seeking full transparency on financial matters, including details on social money, deductions, and the formula for financial allocations used by the camp management. Unequal treatment among residents has caused division and confusion.

Privacy<\/u><\/strong>: Confidentiality breaches by social workers and instances of room searches without residents’ presence have eroded trust. Personal belongings have reportedly gone missing after such searches.

Mail Distribution<\/u><\/strong>: Residents demand unrestricted access to mail distribution with extended hours. Reports of regular and significant delays in handing out mail, impacting communication and information access, are deeply concerning.

Canteen Food<\/u><\/strong>: Freedom of choice regarding canteen food, coupled with improved quality, nutritional value, and diversity, is a pressing concern. Automatic deductions for canteen fees, poor-quality meals, and lack of cultural autonomy in food choices have been reported.

Common Spaces<\/u><\/strong>: Closure of common and community spaces since a change in management has negatively impacted residents’ well-being, contributing to a sense of isolation.

Language and Education<\/u><\/strong>: Access to language (with certificate) and integration courses is hindered by lengthy waiting times. Additionally, there is a lack of educational opportunities, further limiting residents’ ability to integrate into their new community.

Housing<\/u><\/strong>: Residents are demanding supported access to the housing market to transition out of the camp. The current lack of suitable options and the absence of support in finding housing have resulted in a blockage of the camp.

Racism<\/u><\/strong>: Residents report experiencing racism from camp staff, security members, and people in Doberlug-Kirchhain. Immediate action is needed to address these instances and foster an environment free from discrimination. Instances of racism among residents, particularly anti-Black racism, further highlight the need for a designated support system.

Call to Action<\/strong>

Residents handed over an open letter to the camp management on 5th February 2024 via email. This event aims to draw attention to the pressing issues faced by the community and urge the management to take immediate and meaningful action.

In a joint statement, the residents acknowledge certain efforts made by the management but emphasize that significant improvements are necessary. They call upon the management, local authorities, and the public to join hands in addressing these critical humanitarian concerns.

The residents of the Doberlug-Kirchhain refugee community housing appeal for support and understanding as they strive for a safer, more humane living environment. They ask for an ongoing communication channel to be opened, available for residents to contact management when they need it, and a response to the letter within two weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

French<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Communiqu\u00e9 de presse par Doberlug-Kirchhain Residents & No Border Assembly<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lettre Ouverte aux Johanniter direction du camp
Le logement communautaire des r\u00e9fugi\u00e9s de Doberlug-Kirchhain est confront\u00e9 \u00e0 des probl\u00e8mes humanitaires urgents qui exigent une attention particuli\u00e8re<\/strong>
Doberlug-Kirchhain, 5 F\u00e9vrier 2024<\/strong> – Les logements de la communaut\u00e9 de r\u00e9fugi\u00e9s de Doberlug-Kirchhain, Allemagne, sont confront\u00e9s \u00e0 des probl\u00e8mes humanitaires urgents, alors que les r\u00e9sidents se manifestent pour faire la lumi\u00e8re sur leurs conditions de vie. Un groupe d’individus, demandeurs d’asile originaires de diff\u00e9rents pays, s’est uni pour attirer l’attention sur leur situation critique et demander une intervention imm\u00e9diate. Le groupe a collabor\u00e9 \u00e0 la r\u00e9daction d’une lettre ouverte soulignant les probl\u00e8mes critiques et exigeant des am\u00e9liorations de la part de la direction de Johanniter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Des conditions de vie sous surveillance<\/strong>

Les r\u00e9sidents estiment que la transparence, la dignit\u00e9 et le respect des droits de l’homme sont des principes fondamentaux qui devraient \u00eatre respect\u00e9s dans leur environnement de vie. La lettre ouverte sert de voix collective pour exprimer les pr\u00e9occupations et initier des changements positifs. Il s’agit d’un appel \u00e0 l’action pour aborder les questions urgentes qui ont un impact sur la vie
quotidienne et le bien-\u00eatre de la communaut\u00e9.

Les r\u00e9sidents plaident pour des am\u00e9liorations dans divers domaines, y compris, mais sans s’y limiter, les suivants

Transparence juridique<\/u><\/strong> : Les r\u00e9sidents plaident pour un acc\u00e8s imm\u00e9diat \u00e0 l’information concernant leurs droits en tant que demandeurs d’asile en Allemagne. Ils\/elles r\u00e9clament la libert\u00e9 d’exprimer leurs pr\u00e9occupations sans crainte de repr\u00e9sailles.

Soins m\u00e9dicaux<\/u><\/strong> : Des inqui\u00e9tudes ont \u00e9t\u00e9 exprim\u00e9es quant \u00e0 l’absence de consultations m\u00e9dicales sur place et de soutien en mati\u00e8re de sant\u00e9 mentale. Les barri\u00e8res linguistiques et les difficult\u00e9s d’acc\u00e8s aux soins m\u00e9dicaux ont pos\u00e9 des probl\u00e8mes aux r\u00e9sidents.

Transport<\/u><\/strong> : Les horaires de transport actuels sont limit\u00e9s, ce qui laisse les r\u00e9sidents isol\u00e9s et en danger, en particulier la nuit. Il est urgent d’augmenter la fr\u00e9quence et la flexibilit\u00e9 des trajets en bus.

Transparence financi\u00e8re<\/u><\/strong> : Les r\u00e9sidents demandent une transparence totale sur les questions financi\u00e8res, y compris des d\u00e9tails sur l’argent social, les d\u00e9ductions et la formule financi\u00e8re utilis\u00e9e par la direction du camp. L’in\u00e9galit\u00e9 de traitement entre les r\u00e9sidents a provoqu\u00e9 des divisions et de la confusion.

Vie priv\u00e9e<\/u><\/strong> : Les violations de la confidentialit\u00e9 par les travailleurs sociaux et les fouilles de chambres sans la pr\u00e9sence des r\u00e9sidents ont \u00e9rod\u00e9 la confiance. Des effets personnels auraient disparu apr\u00e8s de telles fouilles.

Distribution du courrier<\/u><\/strong> : Les r\u00e9sidents demandent un acc\u00e8s illimit\u00e9 \u00e0 la distribution du courrier, avec des horaires \u00e9tendus. Les rapports faisant \u00e9tat de retards r\u00e9guliers et importants dans la distribution du courrier, ayant un impact sur la communication et l’acc\u00e8s \u00e0 l’information, sont tr\u00e8s pr\u00e9occupants.

Nourriture de la cantine<\/u><\/strong> : La libert\u00e9 de choix concernant la nourriture de la cantine, associ\u00e9e \u00e0 une am\u00e9lioration de la qualit\u00e9, de la valeur nutritionnelle et de la diversit\u00e9, est une pr\u00e9occupation urgente. Des d\u00e9ductions automatiques des frais de cantine, des repas de
mauvaise qualit\u00e9 et un manque d’autonomie culturelle dans les choix alimentaires ont \u00e9t\u00e9 signal\u00e9s.

Espaces communs<\/u><\/strong> : La fermeture des espaces communs et communautaires depuis un changement de direction a eu un impact n\u00e9gatif sur le bien-\u00eatre des r\u00e9sidents, contribuant \u00e0 un sentiment d’isolement.

Langue et \u00e9ducation<\/u><\/strong> : L’acc\u00e8s aux cours de langue (avec certificat) et d’int\u00e9gration est entrav\u00e9 par de longs d\u00e9lais d’attente. De plus, le manque d’opportunit\u00e9s \u00e9ducatives limite la capacit\u00e9 des r\u00e9sidents \u00e0 s’int\u00e9grer dans leur nouvelle communaut\u00e9.

Logement <\/u><\/strong>: Les r\u00e9sidents demandent \u00e0 b\u00e9n\u00e9ficier d’un acc\u00e8s facilit\u00e9 au march\u00e9 du logement pour sortir du camp. Le manque actuel d’options appropri\u00e9es et l’absence d’aide \u00e0 la recherche d’un logement ont entra\u00een\u00e9 un blocage du camp.

Racisme <\/u><\/strong>: Les r\u00e9sidents rapportent avoir \u00e9t\u00e9 victimes de racisme de la part du personnel du camp, des membres de la s\u00e9curit\u00e9 et des habitants de Doberlug-Kirchhain. Des mesures imm\u00e9diates sont n\u00e9cessaires pour rem\u00e9dier \u00e0 ces situations et favoriser un environnement
exempt de discrimination. Les cas de racisme parmi les r\u00e9sidents, en particulier le racisme anti-Noirs, soulignent encore plus la n\u00e9cessit\u00e9 d’un syst\u00e8me de soutien d\u00e9sign\u00e9.

Appel \u00e0 l’action<\/strong>

Les r\u00e9sidents ont remis une lettre ouverte \u00e0 la direction du camp le 5 f\u00e9vrier 2024 par courrier \u00e9lectronique. Cet \u00e9v\u00e9nement a pour but d’attirer l’attention sur les probl\u00e8mes urgents auxquels la communaut\u00e9 est confront\u00e9e et d’exhorter la direction \u00e0 prendre des mesures imm\u00e9diates et significatives.

Dans une d\u00e9claration commune, les r\u00e9sidents reconnaissent certains efforts faits par la direction, mais soulignent que des am\u00e9liorations significatives sont n\u00e9cessaires. Ils\/elles appellent la direction, les autorit\u00e9s locales et le public \u00e0 s’unir pour r\u00e9pondre \u00e0 ces probl\u00e8mes humanitaires critiques.

Les r\u00e9sidents des logements de la communaut\u00e9 de r\u00e9fugi\u00e9s de Doberlug-Kirchhain appellent au soutien et \u00e0 la compr\u00e9hension dans leurs efforts pour obtenir un environnement de vie plus s\u00fbr et plus humain. Ils\/elles demandent qu’un canal de communication continu soit ouvert, permettant aux r\u00e9sidents de contacter la direction quand ils\/elles ont besoin, et une r\u00e9ponse \u00e0 la lettre dans un d\u00e9lai de deux semaines.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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