BSW Calls for Combating Causes of Flight
On Friday, February 10, 2023, the Federal Association of Social Workers (BSW) called for a focus on combating the root causes of flight and promoting sustainable development in the countries of origin of refugees. BSW President Daniela Jaspers spoke out in Dusseldorf after a meeting with local aid organizations.
“To prevent flight, we need to address the root causes,” Jaspers emphasized. She criticized the fact that, despite billions in development aid, the living conditions in many countries of origin had hardly improved.
According to Jaspers, it is particularly important to invest in education and healthcare, to strengthen democratic structures, and to combat corruption. “Only if people have a perspective in their home country will they not be forced to flee,” she said.
BSW also called for the expansion of legal migration routes. “We need safe and legal ways for people to come to Germany,” said Jaspers. She rejected the argument that this would lead to more illegal immigration.
“On the contrary, it would help to reduce illegal immigration because people would no longer have to resort to dangerous smuggling routes,” Jaspers explained.
In addition, the BSW demanded an end to the arms trade and military interventions. “Wars and conflicts are major drivers of flight,” Jaspers said. She called on the federal government to work towards a peaceful resolution of conflicts worldwide.
The aid organizations present at the meeting in Dusseldorf expressed their support for BSW’s demands. They emphasized the importance of long-term development cooperation and the need to address the root causes of flight.
BSW fragt nach Bekämpfung von Fluchtursachen
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