{"id":1275,"date":"2025-12-11T11:37:16","date_gmt":"2025-12-11T11:37:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/afriw.org\/?p=1275"},"modified":"2025-12-11T11:37:21","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T11:37:21","slug":"afriws-participation-in-multilevel-dialogue-to-strengthen-the-right-to-development-of-migrants-in-germany-the-un-special-rapporteur-prof-dr-surya-deva-meets-civil-society-in-berlin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/afriw.org\/?p=1275","title":{"rendered":"AFRIW’s participation in Multilevel Dialogue to strengthen the right to development of migrants in Germany: the UN Special Rapporteur Prof. Dr. Surya Deva Meets Civil Society in Berlin"},"content":{"rendered":"\n


<\/a>The UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Development, Prof. Dr Surya Deva, was on his official visit to Germany from November 10\u201319, 2025, engaging with policymakers, government bodies, civil society, and migrant communities to assess Germany\u2019s role in advancing rights-based development.

The visit began on November 10, 2025, with a meeting at Rathaus Tiergarten, hosted by Mr Martin Vahem\u00e4e-Zierold, Commissioner for antidiscrimination in Berlin-Mitte. In the meeting, AFRIW presented the pressing challenges faced by international migrants, particularly Indian nationals arriving under the Migration and Mobility Partnership Agreement.

On November 11, 2025, the Deutsches Institut f\u00fcr Menschenrechte hosted civil society consultations with Prof. Deva and Ms. Antoanela Pavlova of the OHCHR. Representatives from NGOs, migrant organisations and advocacy networks shared perspectives on Germany\u2019s responsibilities in promoting inclusive development. Concerns highlighted included a considerable cut in development aid, reduced social spending, restrictions on refugee family reunification, and structural racism.

Prof. Deva echoed these calls, stressing that migrants and refugees must be recognised as assets to Germany\u2019s economy and society, and that responsible business conduct should be a prerequisite for economic activity. The consultations underscored the importance of participatory dialogue in shaping the Rapporteur\u2019s recommendations and advancing sustainable, rights-centred development.

AFRIW\u2019s advocacy on migrant workers was further reflected in Prof. Deva\u2019s speech at the Bundestag, where he urged that migrants contributing to Germany\u2019s economy must be guaranteed a working life with dignity (https:\/\/lnkd.in\/duqYSTVg).

In his official press release concluding the visit, Prof. Deva emphasised:
\u201cThe Government must ensure that migrants and refugees have a dignified life and enjoy all human rights in line with international law and the German Basic Law.\u201d (https:\/\/lnkd.in\/d38cCX2g)

AFRIW is pleased to inform that the preliminary report submitted by the Special Rapporteur noted issues related to unethical recruitment practices affecting the skilled workforce arriving in Germany under the Mobility and Migration Partnership Agreement (MMPA). Additionally, he highlighted the financial burden of \u20ac11,000, which aspiring students must pay to secure a student visa, and which is held in a blocked account.

This visit marked a significant step in amplifying civil society voices and reinforcing Germany\u2019s responsibility to uphold human rights in its migration and development policies.

AFRIW remains committed to advocating for rights-based, development-sensitive migration governance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Development, Prof. Dr Surya Deva, was on his official visit to Germany from November 10\u201319, 2025, engaging with policymakers, government bodies, civil society, and migrant communities to assess Germany\u2019s role in advancing rights-based development. The visit began on November 10, 2025, with a meeting at Rathaus Tiergarten, … <\/p>\n

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