12/02/2021
Flüchtlingsrat Brandenburg: Corona-Absonderungshaft als Zwangsmaßnahme nur für nicht-Deutsche ist strukturell rassistisch
Im Innenausschuss des Brandenburger Landtages wurde gestern bekannt, dass in der ehemaligen Haftanstalt in Eisenhüttenstadt ausschließlich „Menschen nicht-deutscher Herkunft“ wegen Verstoßes gegen Quarantänemaßnahmen inhaftiert worden sind.
28/01/2021
bff: Frequently asked questions at the intersection of flight and protection against violence [Updated]
This FAQ responds to questions revolving around the topic of protecting refugee women and girls against violence. It begins with a glossary that clarifies key terms and their consequences for female refugees. The glossary will be amended and updated as required on the websites of bff and FHK.
25/01/2021
“Hello, good afternoon everyone. This is ___ reporting from Michendorf.” – Lager Reports, January 2021
The latest lager reports - audio reports on the situation with coronavirus and other topics from women living in refugee accommodation centres in and around Berlin - with transcription in English and translation into German.
28/12/2020
“I am reporting from Massow, Halbe. Massow has recorded many cases of Corona” – Lager Reports, December 2020
The latest lager reports - audio reports on the situation with coronavirus and other topics from women living in refugee accommodation centres in and around Berlin - with transcription in English and translation into German.
25/11/2020
Gewalt gegen Frauen: Partnerschaftliche Gewalt: Der Staat als Nebentäter
von Antonia Groß auf berliner-zeitung.de - Mit der Istanbul-Konvention bekennen sich Regierungen zur Bekämpfung der Gewalt gegen Frauen. Doch deutsches Recht verhindert den Schutz aller Betroffenen. Die Frauen vom International Women* Space kämpfen gegen die mehrfache Diskriminierung geflüchteter Frauen.
08/11/2020
Abortion is the essence of every woman’s right to own her own body! – in solidarity with women in Poland
IWS speech at "Techno Procesja - if I Can't Dance, It's Not My Revolution" Demo by Dziewuchy Berlin on 7th November, 2020 in Berlin. Abortion is the essence of every woman’s right to own her own body! And we from the International Women Space stand in total solidarity with the women in Poland and totally against this newly near total ban of abortion in their country!
31/10/2020
“Good evening, everyone. This is ___ from Michendorf” – Lager Reports, October 2020
The latest lager reports - audio reports on the situation with coronavirus and other topics from women living in refugee accommodation centres in and around Berlin - with transcription in English and translation into German.
09/10/2020
Our fight against anti-semitism must be in the context of resistance against racism, capitalism and all forms of state violence.
Today is one year since the anti-semitic and racist terrorist attack in Halle which cost Jana L. and Kevin S. their lives. The Aktionsbündnis Antirassismus - of which IWS is a member - organised a memorial rally and demonstration together with joint plaintiffs in the Halle trial and the community of the Fraenkelufer Synagogue in Berlin. Here you can read our speech:
05/10/2020
FROM IWS TO LIEBIG34: COURAGE!
As Liebig34 fiercely resists eviction, IWS expresses our utmost solidarity with their struggle. We see ourselves very much in their fight against capitalism, racism, and patriarchy. We are so proud of you!
01/10/2020
The Statue of Peace in Berlin: For peace! Against sexualized violence!
The "comfort women" working group of the Korea Verband erected a Statue of Peace in Berlin-Moabit at the corner of Birkenstraße and Bremer Straße to raise awareness of the issue of sexualized violence. On Monday, September 28, 2020 at 3pm, the statue was officially inaugurated with a ceremony and speeches by, among others, district councillor Sabine Weißler (Bündnis 90/Die Grünen), Dr. Insa Eschebach, the former director of the Ravensbrück Memorial, and Dr. Kien Nghi Ha.