Project group: Role models in Muslim contexts
, Topic:
German Islam Conference
At its meeting held on 24 January 2012, the project group discussed the topic of violence in a domestic context. In addition to contributions from Dr Schröttle from the University of Giessen and Seyran Ateş from Berlin on the subject of domestic violence against women with an immigrant background, the paper "Forced marriage in Germany" was presented.
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The project group "Better integration of Muslims in the labour market"
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German Islam Conference
Delegates of the German Islam Conference and other experts are seeking ways to support Muslims in the labour market.
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The Father Whisperer of Neukölln
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Headscarves and Gender
Kazim Erdogan has won many awards for his self-help group for Turkish men, most recently the "Panterpreis" awarded by the taz newspaper. The message of the "Fathers' Group" is that macho sayings are not helpful.
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Working Group on Prevention: Anti-Muslim prejudice, Islamist extremism and anti-Semitism
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German Islam Conference
The working group "Prevention work with young people" set up by the German Islam Conference met on 14 November 2011. You can find out about the latest debates here.
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Muslims celebrate the Festival of Sacrifice
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Muslims in Germany
For some Muslims sacrificing an animal is a religious obligation, for others a commandment, the fulfilment of which depends on one's financial situation. Increasing numbers of Muslims in Germany donate funds to the needy in foreign lands.
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The Central Council of Moroccans
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German Islam Conference
The Central Council of Moroccans, in its capacity as an Islamic organisation, has been participating in the German Islam Conference since 2010. This umbrella organisation, which has its registered office in Offenbach, is a relative newcomer, having only been founded in 2008.
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Preparatory Committee sets the tone for the current working year
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German Islam Conference
The Preparatory Committee of the DIK convened on 11 May 2011 for the first time since the last plenary meeting. It discussed the forthcoming work in the months ahead and initiated new projects for implementing the working programme.
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The plenary meeting of the German Islam Conference presents specific results
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German Islam Conference
Results of the 2011 Plenary Session of the German Islam Conference
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New study planned: Islamic clerics in Germany
, Topic:
Imams and Theology
How many imams and Alevi dedes are there working in Germany? Which countries do they come from? What education and training do they have? These are the questions posed by the latest study organised by the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees. The results are expected to be available at the beginning of 2012.
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