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CrossCulture InternshipsEuropean-Muslim Cultural Dialogue
The Objective of ifa's CrossCulture Internships is to increase the intercultural, political and specialist knowledge and competence of future representatives and multipliers of the Civil Societies from predominantly Muslim countries and Germany
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The Arab Media on the Unrest in France
Warning - the Conflict Could Get Worse
How is the Arabic-speaking press reporting on the rioting of young people in French suburbs? Attention focuses on the economic and social problems facing immigrants, but those on the Muslim side are also coming in for criticism, reports Götz Nordbruch
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Vitality from the Egyptian Sun
Anthroposophy in the Desert
Almost twenty years ago, Ibrahim Abouleish Sekem established a farm near Cairo in order to bring the anthroposophical teachings of Rudolf Steiner to the Egyptians. Today, the biodynamic farm is a thriving enterprise. Stefanie Gsell paid a visit to Sekem
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Islamic Theology in Amsterdam
Breaking down Prejudices against Islam
The University of Amsterdam began offering studies in Islamic theology this fall. The aim is to counter the possible radicalization of young Muslims by so-called "imported imams", as well as to break down prejudices against Islam. Ruth Reichstein reports
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Cultural Exchange
Walk Like an Egyptian in Stuttgart
Abdallah Daif came from Cairo, Egypt, to live in Stuttgart, Germany, for some time. In his pensive account of his stay he writes about the Stuttgart pace of life; it's always: walk fast - and don't waste your time…
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Cultural Exchange
Getting Rid of the Stereotypical Image of the "Other"
Germany has increased efforts to build up ties with the Arab world. As part of these efforts, the Goethe Institute and the University of Alexandria initiated a student exchange program. Amira Elmasry, one of the participants, recorded her experience
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The Georg Eckert Institute
De-Saddamification through School Books
Enemy images and prejudices can begin to develop early on in schools, for example through biased representations of national cultures. The Georg Eckert Institute has taken on the task of examining the content of teaching materials. By Petra Tabeling
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The Successful Model of Southall
Integration Rather Than a Parallel Society
The terror attacks in London have put Britain's multicultural society to the test. But the example of the London suburb Southall shows that a local network of ethnic groups can successfully work toward integration. By Petra Tabeling
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European Court of Human Rights Verdict
Headscarf Ban at Turkish Universities Approved
Is it a violation of the right to freedom of religion and education if a student is expelled from university for wearing a headscarf? A panel of 17 European judges in Strasbourg feel it is not. Rob Turner reports
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African Refugees
From Somalia to Europe via Yemen
Every year, tens of thousands of Somali refugees cross the Gulf of Aden to reach the country on the southernmost tip of the Arabian Peninsula. While they are not turned away or sent home, their prospects in Yemen are grim. Klaus Heymach and Susanne Sporrer report
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Migrants in France
Study Does Not Confirm Notion of a Growing Re-Islamization
The Center for the Study of French Life has conducted a soon-to-be-published survey on the political behavior and the social values of French people with a migrant background. Bernard Schmid had already had a look at it
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Integration in Germany
"Immigrants Still Feel Like Guests"
France is facing the worst racial unrest in decades. Could the same happen in Germany, home to a large immigrant population which has been spared violence so far? Experts are skeptical. Mathis Winkler reports
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Book review: Fatima Daas' "The Last One"
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Interview with the French Islam expert Gilles Kepel
Passion and suffering
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Attar’s "The Conference of the Birds"
There is no person whose soul has not suffered
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Standard Arabic, Darija, French or English?
Morocco – a linguistic cold war
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Sex tourism in Egypt
A bride for the summer
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Israeli documentary "1948 – Remember, Remember Not"
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