DaMigra is the nationwide
DaMigra, founded in 2014, is a nationwide, origin-independent, and women-specific umbrella organization that represents more than 60 migrant women's organizations in Germany. As a politically, ideologically, and confessionally independent organization, DaMigra sees itself as a voice and representative for the interests of migrant women in politics, public life, media, and the economy.
The central goal of DaMigra is the empowerment of migrant women to promote their equal political, social, professional, and cultural participation in social life in Germany. Another focus is on the combating of racism, sexism, and social inequality. DaMigra advocates against all forms of discrimination based on European and international human rights conventions[1][2][3].
DaMigra works at the interface between civil society engagement and political decision-makers. The main activities include:
DaMigra is committed to various areas to achieve sustainable change:
The roots of DaMigra go back to the 1980s when migrant women, Jewish women, and Women of Color felt that their concerns and needs were not adequately represented within the German women's movement. The foundation for today's umbrella organization was laid at the second migrant women's congress in March 2013, organized by the Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth[1].
DaMigra will celebrate its 10th anniversary in 2024 and remains an important actor in the fight for the rights and participation of migrant women in Germany.
