Purple Saturdays Movement: Halting the Relocation Process to Germany Puts Dozens of Afghan Human Rights Activists at Risk
- Zan News
- Apr 24
- 1 min read
The Purple Saturdays Movement has warned in a statement that the possible suspension of the relocation process for local employees and human rights activists to Germany could place dozens of individuals in direct danger.
The movement stated that such a decision by the future German government would be a troubling sign of disregard for the fate of those who, for years, worked alongside German institutions in support of human rights values, especially women's rights.
The statement added that these individuals at risk may not only fall victim to structural violence and gender apartheid, but could also be used by the Taliban and extremist groups as tools to apply political pressure on the German government and the international community.
The Purple Saturdays Movement emphasized that continuing the relocation of these individuals is a humanitarian, moral, political, and historical responsibility for Germany, a country that has long been at the forefront of defending human rights, particularly women's rights.
According to the statement, women under threat spend each day in fear and anxiety, looking to the German government with hope that it will honor its commitments and treat the support of local partners and women not merely as a promise, but as a critical and urgent priority.
The movement has called on all civil society organizations, human rights institutions, media, and women's rights activists to raise their voices in solidarity to help save the lives of those at risk.
This comes as German media in recent days have reported a temporary halt to the relocation of Afghan refugees. According to reports, more than 2,600 government-approved Afghan refugees are currently in Pakistan.
