How Saman Haddad became a transcultural ambassador in Germany
Saman Haddad came to Germany at the age of 13 as the child of Iraqi refugees. Now, he's a well-known cultural figure in Bonn, unafraid to do things his own way.
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Swapping schnitzel for shawarma: How Germany's tastebuds are evolving thanks to migration
When people think of a German restaurant, they usually think of potatoes, schnitzel and sauerkraut. But thanks to the arrival of more than one million migrants and refugees since 2015, Germany's culinary landscape has transformed notably.
Imagining a better future: IOM promotes music video showcasing contributions of migrants to the world
The UN Migration Agency IOM has joined with various groups to produce a music video in order to "celebrate the extraordinary contributions of displaced people and migrants to our world."
'Heroes' in Berlin try to break down prejudices through dialogue
The "Heroes" project works to break down prejudices, stereotypes and patriarchal structures which are often the cause of oppression and violence 'in the name of honor'. Its members, trained "Heroes" who have migrant backgrounds themselves, hold workshops at schools with migrant peers who grew up with strong notions of traditional gender roles and protecting their family's honor. InfoMigrants met some "Heroes" in Berlin during one of their role-play based training sessions.
Film 'Bar Giuseppe' tells an unconventional love story
The film 'Bar Giuseppe' tells the story of an Italian widower and an African migrant who fall in love. It was recently screened at the Rome Film Festival.
Opera dealing with migrant drama debuts in Sicily
An opera titled "Winter Journey" tells the story of a migrant who leaves his family in Africa to board one of the many boats from Libya to follow his dream of working in Europe and sending money back home.
Moscow: Refugees, locals dance to the same tune
Russia accepts very few refugees, and those who come have a hard time socializing. But a local NGO has come up with an idea to change that and show them that Moscow can be friendly.
Integration Portuguese style: Migrants feel welcome in Fundão one year after redistribution
A year ago, 19 of 630 migrants rescued from the Mediterranean by the charity ship Aquarius were taken in by Portugal. They all ended up in the small town of Fundão, located some 250 kilometers (150 miles) northeast of Lisbon.
Refugees' art will be displayed in Venice during Biennale
The exhibition "Rothko in Lampedusa" will put the spotlight on refugee artists. It opens on May 11 in Venice. The goal: To show how refugees and migrants enrich their host countries.
Project to promote migrant writers in Italy launched
In Italy, a project aims to help writers who are migrants or come from migrant families, and to spread their work. Both experienced and aspiring poets, authors , and journalists can participate.
Audio: Armenia welcomes Syrian refugees
For many European countries, the arrival of war refugees has caused domestic political upheaval. But one tiny European nation has actively welcomed those fleeing Syria. That country is Armenia, a country of just three million people in the south Caucasus region. And as Christian Cummins found out, this open-arms policy has cultural, historical and pragmatic roots.
Integration through culture in Florentine museums
Migrants are working as museum guides in Florence, to talk about the city's and Italy's heritage. The hope is that by reinterpreting the city's culture for visitors they will improve their own integration. That's all thanks to a project called Amir.