26/08/2023
Afrikaans Vluchtelingen Collectief, along with a coalition of diverse communities from across the Netherlands, is set to lead a series of demonstrations in seven major cities on September 15th, 2023. The demonstrations, taking place in Amsterdam, Den Haag, Eindhoven, Utrecht, Zaanstad, Rotterdam, and Wageningen, will call for a General Pardon encompassing all rejected asylum seekers and immigrants who have been residing in the Netherlands since 2007, including those from the former Dutch Suriname post their independence in 1975.
The collective is driven by a shared belief in justice, inclusivity, and the fundamental rights of individuals seeking, refuge, reunifying or pursuing a better life within the Netherlands. The forthcoming demonstrations aim to draw attention to the pressing need for reform in immigration policies and the treatment of rejected asylum seekers, many of whom have integrated into Dutch society over the years includes Ex-Dutch Suriname. We are calling the community to join our campaign 2023-2024 for General pardon for all rejected asylum seekers and Ex-Dutch Suriname since their independence 1975, and the kick-off of 15th September.
