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Subject: [transversal] Declaration of Support and Solidarity with the
Refugees in Protest - Sign the Petition
From:    "birgit" <birgit at eipcp.net>
Date:    Fri, November 30, 2012 1:02 am
To:      transversal-list at eipcp.net
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    Declaration of Support and Solidarity with the Refugees in Protest

On 24th November, a large group of refugees marched for 8 hours from
Traiskirchen to Vienna to make their political demands heard. They've
set up a protest camp at Sigmund Freud Park on the same Saturday, so as
to raise their voices at the heart of the Austrian capital and finally
speak for themselves.

Their initiative draws our attention to the fact that there are rampant
deficiencies to the legal proceedings as well as basic provisions for
people seeking Asylum in Austria. Despite their precarious status and
the looming threat of deportation, the protesting refugees are fighting
for their human rights -- they're standing up against intransparent
legal proceedings and restrictive laws. So they put forth the following
demands for dignified living conditions:

As concerning the juridicial procedure of seeking asylum, they request
better qualified translators; more access to information and judicial
advice in their own language; a quicker handling of their cases; the
recognition of their refugee status; and the right to family reunion.
They oppose transfers to remote and isolated dwellings and reject
deportations generally.

Moreover, they are demanding to have access to the labour market while
their court cases are ongoing.

As concerns the improvement of their basic provisions and services, they
demand better access to health care; the accompanimient of translators
when going to the doctor; that there be sufficient and healthy food at
the camp; that there be better working conditions in Traiskirchen; that
their children be allowed to visit regular Austrian schools; that they
have access to modern communication technologies (Internet,
international TV channels) at the camp; and that there be more
opportunities for them to learn german and get professional training there.


          In issuing this declaration, we aim to generate broader
          support for the refugee's demands. We stand in firm solidarity
          with their courageous act of civil disobedience and with their
          struggles for more rights and democracy.

On Saturday, 1st December 2012 there will be a big demonstration,
starting at 14:00 at the prostest camp in Sigmund-Freud-Park.

We hope that until then there will be lots of international and national
supporters who solidarize themselves by signing the petition here:
http://refugeecampvienna.noblogs.org/petition/


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