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Society and Integration

Pluralism, freedom of religion, family, women and children, demographic change. Migration. Current information and background on society and integration.

Sprachkurs für aus der Ukraine Geflüchtete in Leipzig Migration
Engagement
Supporting refugees
Civil society efforts to help refugees from Ukraine can build on the experiences from 2015.
Ärztliche Leistungen bezahlen in Deutschland die Krankenkassen. The German healthcare system
Health insurance companies
Who pays in the event of sickness?
In Germany, health insurance companies pay the costs of healthcare - you will find answers to your questions here.
Ryyan Alshebl wurde in Ostelsheim zum Bürgermeister gewählt. Arab world
Integration
“I learnt to take responsibility”
Ryyan Alshebl fled from Syria to Germany in 2015. In 2023 he became the mayor of a small town in Baden-Württemberg.
Freiwilliges Engagement gibt es auch bei der Feuerwehr. Volunteering
Democracy in action
Millions of Germans get involved in voluntary work in their free time - facts and figures about their commitment.
Ehrenamtliche Ranger helfen, die Natur zu bewahren. Volunteering
Wide-ranging opportunities for volunteering
Be it overseas, at home or in the great outdoors: Opportunities for volunteering are numerous and varied. We present four opportunities for volunteering.
Anna und Ran Yona starten mit ihren Barfußschuhen durch. Starting a new business in Germany
Setting up your own business
It is not always easy to start your own business. Three entrepreneurs give tips about what aspects you need to consider to get off to a successful start.
Mit Tip me können Konsumenten den Produzenten ihrer Ware ein Trinkgeld schicken. Starting a new business in Germany
Sustainability
Meaningful companies
Searching for solutions to global crises: We introduce you to German startups whose ideas are making the world a bit better.
Anna Staroselski setzt sich für Demokratie und Toleranz ein. Israel
Engagement in Germany
Ambassador for young Jews
Anna Staroselski stands up for young Jews in Germany. Read why German-Israeli cooperation is so important in this context.
Ryyan Alshebl wurde in Ostelsheim zum Bürgermeister gewählt. Arab world
Integration
From as-Suwayda to Ostelsheim
Reyyan Alshebl came from Syria to Germany – where the people of Ostelsheim elected him mayor.
Kenza Ait Si Abbou International Women’s Day
Women's rights
Equality heroes
We introduce you to three strong women who fight for the rights of other women and girls – in Germany and beyond.
Gendern International Women’s Day
Gender-neutral language
Language practice is often gender-neutral
Gender-neutral language has a polarising effect. The linguist Carolin Müller-Spitzer explains why there is no need to argue about it.
Der Filmemacher Nicolaus Mesterharm. Asia
Cambodia
Narrating as a way of coping with trauma in Cambodia
In the project “Virtual Memorial”, German journalist Nicolaus Mesterharm gives victims of the Khmer Rouge regime a voice.

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