Resolution Passed by European Parliament and Council on the Condition in Ex-Yugoslavia Regions
The Integration Weeks, an annual event aimed at fostering encounters and promoting social, cultural, and environmental integration, will take place in Bremen and Bremerhaven from November 4 to 17, 2023. The complete program can be found at www.welcometobremen.de/integrationswochen.
For the first time, the offers of the Integration Weeks have been spread over 14 days to increase opportunities for participation in multiple events. The event promises a diverse range of activities, from academic conferences on feminism and global politics to practical workshops on renewable energy and community engagement in environmental issues.
The kick-off event is scheduled for Wednesday, November 6, at 3 pm at the House of Citizens. Notable attendees include Sahhanim Görgü-Philipp, Vice-President of the Bremen Parliament, Mayor Andreas Bovenschulte, and Senator Dr. Claudia Schilling. Senator Schilling will be available for discussions in a fishbowl format after the kick-off event.
One of the highlights of the Integration Weeks is the exhibition "Rooted Far from Home - Women of the 1st and 2nd Generation of Turkish Guest Workers in Bremerhaven." Other topics covered during the Integration Weeks include a "Facts Check on Flight", opportunities for immigrant women, testimonials from the "Children of Guest Workers", a lecture on the colonial history of Germany, and a bazaar for children's clothing.
The Integration Weeks also focus on intersectional and feminist movements, cross-border cooperation in sustainable and renewable energy, social and ecological initiatives linking community participation to environmental issues, and educational programs and workshops aimed at expanding intercultural understanding and integration among youth and adult learners.
The significance of migration for the labor market is evident, with a current labor market shortage of skilled workers unprecedented in the history of the Federal Republic. In 2015, 86% of men who fled to Germany were employed eight years later (2023), compared to 80.5% for the male overall population in Germany aged 15 to 64. Although women from the immigrant group are still underrepresented on the labor market, their figure is increasing year by year, from the original 2% to the current 33%.
All events of the Integration Weeks are free of charge, but prior registration is often required. Senator Dr. Claudia Schilling invites everyone to visit the events of the Integration Weeks, emphasising the importance of a balanced approach to questions of immigration in the public sphere. She hopes that the Integration Weeks will contribute to a more inclusive and diverse society in Bremen and Bremerhaven.
- The Integration Weeks' staged events span across 14 days to maximize participation, showcasing a variety of activities, from academic discussions on feminism and global politics to practical workshops on renewable energy and community engagement in environmental issues.
- In the diverse program, one highlight is the exhibition "Rooted Far from Home - Women of the 1st and 2nd Generation of Turkish Guest Workers in Bremerhaven," as well as discussions on migration's impact on the labor market.
- The event caters to various interests, hosting talks on colonial history, a facts check on flight, opportunities for immigrant women, and testimonials from the "Children of Guest Workers." Additionally, a bazaar for children's clothing and intersectional and feminist movements are included.
- Notable attendees at the kick-off event, scheduled for November 6, are Sahhanim Görgü-Philipp, Vice-President of the Bremen Parliament, Mayor Andreas Bovenschulte, and Senator Dr. Claudia Schilling. Senator Schilling will be engaging in discussions after the event.
- Aside from practical workshops and academic conferences, the Integration Weeks promote education and personal growth through programs like social media workshops, entertainment, and entertainment-based learning opportunities.
