CSF Hosts Panel Discussion as Part of Freedom Week in Berlin on Protecting Human Rights Defenders in Exile
As part of Freedom Week in Berlin, the Civil Society Forum (CSF), a member of the Coalition Against Transnational Repression in Germany, is hosting a panel discussion focusing on the protection of human rights defenders in exile on Friday, November 13, 2026, at the TAZ Kantine. The event, titled „Protection of Human Rights Defenders to Protect Our Freedom,“ will run from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM and aims to highlight the growing administrative and practical obstacles facing human rights activists arriving in Germany.
For years, Germany, and Berlin in particular, has served as a safe haven for activists and non-governmental organizations fleeing conflict and persecution. However, organizers note that securing legal residence and long-term prospects to continue human rights work in the capital has become increasingly difficult due to high bureaucratic hurdles.
Framed within the broader dialogue of Berlin Freedom Week, the upcoming session hosted by CSF will explore how civil society can help exiled defenders find stability in Berlin, as well as the political and social benefits of supporting their integration into local initiatives.
Key speakers include Jian Omar, spokesperson for Migration, Participation, and Asylum for the Green Party parliamentary group in the Berlin House of Representatives, alongside several prominent human rights defenders currently based in the city.
Event Details:
- Organizer: Civil Society Forum (CSF)
- Framework: Berlin Freedom Week
- Date and Time: Friday, November 13, 2026 | 09:30 AM to 11:30 AM
- Location: TAZ Kantine, Friedrichstraße 21, 10969 Berlin (Ground floor, wheelchair accessible)
- Format: In-person panel discussion
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