Tag: welfare
Streetwork against Salafism: German civil society counter-radicalisation activism
In recent years, civil society-led efforts to prevent Muslim youths’ turn to Salafism have intensified.
Often described in terms of ‘preventing violent extremism’ (PVE) or...
Civil society organisations in Germany mobilise against Islamophobic rightward turn
In recent weeks, Mesut Özil’s resignation from Germany’s national football team and the ensuing debate on racism, spearheaded by the #MeTwo hashtag, have galvanised...
Media coverage related to immigrants and its effects on public opinion
March 19, 2014
The reactions of German media towards the result of the Swiss referendum were immense. Most comments by German media outcried their “shock”...
3 Simple Charts That Explain What Muslims Believe
The Pew Forum recently released a 226-page report exploring opinions and beliefs from Muslim communities around the world. The survey, which was conducted through more than...