Migration


Fleeing the death penalty: Homosexuals fight for their asylum



Since a new law came into effect in Uganda, homosexuals face the death penalty. In Germany, they are fighting for asylum. In the summer of 2023, a new law against homosexuals came into force in the East African nation of Uganda. Since then, same-sex acts can even be punished by death there. "The Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) is still increasingly rejecting asylum applications from queer people," reports Kai Kundrath from Sub (the Munich Gay Communication and Cultural Center). "If those affected appeal the decision, their homosexuality is often not recognized by the administrative court either." Therefore, they face deportation. Washington is fighting before the Munich Administrative Court. "If I have to go back to Uganda, I will probably be killed," says 27-year-old Ronnaldss Washington Ckheumbe. He came to Germany in November 2022 because, even then, he was repeatedly stoned by neighbors in Uganda and attacked, imprisoned, and even shot by law enforcement. A football academy he founded had to close because he was accused of promoting homosexuality there. The severely traumatized man is currently living in a psychiatric clinic in Munich and fighting for legal recognition before an administrative court.

Homophobic attacks in Germany too – Phionah's tearful account. Patience Musiimenta and Phionah Namara have also experienced homophobic attacks in Germany. The two single mothers were placed with their children in shelters where they were threatened by their roommates because of their homosexuality. The Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) didn't believe they were lesbians because they have children. "I fled Uganda after my partner was arrested," Phionah Namara recounts through tears. She and her two children were almost deported, even though the children's bisexual father had been granted asylum in Germany. They found help at the Munich lesbian counseling center LeTRa and were put in touch with a new lawyer.

More and more people from Uganda are arriving in Munich. Sub and LeTRa have noticed an increase in the number of LGBTQ refugees from Uganda: "We currently have 619 clients in Munich, about 80 percent of whom are from Uganda," says Julia Serdarov from the refugee counseling service at LeTRa. "In 2022, we only had 200 people in counseling." Sub has seen a similar increase in cases. Both organizations are urgently appealing to the authorities and the courts to suspend deportations of LGBTQ people to Uganda and to recognize their refugee status.


Nouack Shott - Mauritania: At least 89 more refugees have died off the coast. The victims were from Senegal and Gambia. The Mauritanian coast guard recovered the bodies as well as nine survivors (AMI report). According to witnesses, 170 migrants – women, men, and children – were on board the fishing boat, a pirogue. They set sail from Senegambia six days ago and tragically perished. According to international NGOs, thousands of people attempt to seek asylum in the Canary Islands every month. From January to May, approximately 5,000 people have already lost their lives in these dangerous waters. TRG 7/24


Welcome to the Migration group

Why is nobody talking about this?

I was recently sitting with friends at our friendly Italian coffee bar. The coffee was good, the croissants fresh and warm, and our conversation revolved around a phenomenon well-known in the city... migration to Germany. Our town is one of the many small towns in Germany where the allocation of migrants by the city administration was long welcomed – after all, they bring federal and state funds into our little town. Our conversation then shifted from the refugees, the composition of the groups on our streets, our AfD faction in the city council, to Horst Seehofer and finally to Ms. Merkel. The story of a little boy who was treated in Flensburg – he had to have a leg amputated – was particularly moving. He was able to leave the civil war in Syria unscathed, but the EU border fence in Hungary was simply too much. Our discussion became more intense, and we came to the partial conclusion that, in the media coverage—we had various daily newspapers in front of us, and the television was loudly reporting on the earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria—the essential part of what is happening here in Germany is not being reported at all and has completely faded into oblivion from society. Because, in recent years, we have experienced what is practically the finest hour, indeed the baptism of fire, of our democracy, and nobody, with our ideology and our historical background, would have thought it possible: A society that emerged from two such different and also totalitarian systems has produced hundreds of thousands of people who volunteer in refugee shelters, look after immigrants, take on guardianships, do integration work, and thus help to make the lives of migrants in Germany easier and more worth living. Many of our prominent fellow citizens also joined in. This movement—I'm thinking of Kai Dieckmann or Sarah Connor. Many remember Germany's recent history, others take a more humanitarian approach, and, as many say, "After all, we are a democratic and wealthy country that can afford this." Our neighbors and fellow citizens remained true to their opinions even when the media began loudly proclaiming... "The mood is shifting!" "Strange," was the conclusion of our discussion. A large, but unnamed, segment of our society behaved in an exemplary manner—like something out of a textbook on democracy and humanity—but people only speak openly about Pegida, the AfD, and our other conspiracy theorists who claim to see an Islamic state on German soil in the distance. In our discussion, we came to the conclusion that this positive phenomenon shouldn't just be reported on in the media, but that we would like to invite our friends and fellow citizens to participate in this movement. Get involved! Let's become active together and ask ourselves... what kind of country do we want to be? Let's write about it together?


What do we want to achieve?


The topic of migration is as old as humanity itself. Our ancestors once migrated from Africa and settled the rest of the world. There are wonderful studies that prove this.

In today's world, migration is mostly a product of the following factors:

  • War and racial unrest;
  • Famine;
  • Climate changes;
  • Lack of prospects in the country of origin;
  • With our migration group, we do not want to solve the world's problems, or encourage the inhabitants of third countries to migrate to Europe.

    We simply want to point out different approaches to solutions and help to avoid or overcome problems.

    We see our role in this group as:

  • Provision of background information on the topic;
  • Informing the European population about problems on migration routes;
  • Bridging the gap between politics and reality through targeted information;
  • Provide information to migrants to avoid danger points;
  • Highlighting alternatives to migration;
  • For millennia, the European population in particular has been subject to migration and the influence of migration. The resulting problems and dangers cannot be solved by ignoring them or resorting to racism. A pragmatic approach is needed.

    We are very open to help and suggestions on this topic.

     


    How can you get a working Permit in Europe


    DEMBA SABALLY.


    To be eligible for a work permit in europe, i will say quite simple and easy for first Class countries or in other words attractive industrial countries of the europezone . you must be a citizen Of the EU with a valid Passport to compete the open Market Of job opportunities in europe or residents Of the EU/EEA,Australia,canada,Israel,Japan, the republic Of Korea, new zealand, Switzerland, USA. If you are from the EU/EEA, Switzerland, liechtenstein, Norway Or Iceland you don not need a work visa to enter Europe for employment purposes. you just have to register your residence once you arrive in any european country, using a passport or valid ID and if you are from Australia, Israel, Japan, canada, south Korea, New zealand or the USA, you do not need a work visa to enter Europe, nor do you need to have a job offer prior to entering europe . But you do need to apply for a residence permit at the foreigner’s office upon your arrival in europe . 


    If you are not a resident of any of the aforementioned  countries, you will have to apply for a work visa in order to enter europe and commence work, you must also apply for a residence permit for work purposes upon your arrival in europe . And quite Honestly it is difficult if you are from the third Class countries or lower powers with low ranking foreign policy in the world market.


    HOW TO GET A WORK VISA IN EUROPE? if you find that you need a work visa to enter Europe, keep in mind that you should already have a job offer/ contract inorder to be issued your work visa afterwards you should properly apply with the other set of standard documents for a visa application.  The standard requirements for a European employment visa are stated below. 

    1) Application form, fully completed and printed twice.

    2) Two identical photos.

    3) Valid passport.

    4) Trip flight reservation.

    5) Travel medical insurance.

    6) Proof of accomodation.

    7) Employment contract.

    8) Proof of academic qualifications. 


    To get  a work in Europe is very important because European countries offer a chance for a better work life balance an average of four weeks of paid leave per year which does not include public holidays. The daily work hours are reasonable and allow for activities outside work.

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