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Leichte Sprache ermöglicht leichteres Lesen. German language
Participation
Ensuring everyone can have their say: plain language
German is regarded as the language of poets and intellectuals. But rather than always being stylish and refined, language sometimes has to be easy to understand – for everyone.
So wohnen Deutsche: Das deutsche Durchschnittswohnzimmer. Housing
Living
Discovering German living rooms
How do people in Germany live? And is there a typical German living room? Take a look here!
Panoramic image of Christmas tree at Brandenburger Gate in Berlin Christmas
“Silent Night”
We wanted to know what makes for a classic Christmas in Germany. Read what we found out here.
Faris und sein ehrenamtlicher Vormund Volker Kaltschnee Children’s rights
Unaccompanied refugees
Fresh perspectives for young refugees
Fresh perspectives for young refugees: the Frankfurt Child Protection Association’s “Volunteer Guardianships” project provides support and prospects.
Prämierter Spielplatz in Regensburg Children’s rights
Leisure time
The right to play
Children are entitled to have time to pursue play and leisure. This part of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child is implemented in Germany, and Germany supports it worldwide, too.
Die UN-Kinderrechtskonvention hat in Deutschland den Rang eines Bundesgesetzes. Children's rights
FAQ
Protecting childhood – children's rights in Germany and around the world
Children need special protection. Learn the most important facts about the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and its implementation in Germany here.
Die Fotografin Sareh Oyvesi ist aus Iran geflohen. Exile Media Hub
Europe
A new start in Germany
The Exile Media Hub Brandenburg offers displaced media workers from around the world the opportunity to have a fresh start in their professions.
Radikale Töchter arbeitet in Workshops mit Aktionskunst. #UnitedAndFree
Commitment
Turning anger into courage
Taking action for freedom: what Radikale Töchter and Youth Lead the Change do to get young people excited about democracy.
Tamara Röske – Schauspielerin, Model, Sportlerin, Musikerin #UnitedAndFree
Inclusion
A multitalented young woman with Down’s syndrome
Actor, model, athlete, musician: Tamara Röske is multitalented and gives other young people the courage to fulfil their dreams.
Festzug Days of Jewish Culture
Israel
A festival of diversity and commemoration
Berlin stands up for light: The Days of Jewish Culture 2024 celebrated understanding and took a stand against forgetting.
Hauptsache, es schmeckt – das zeigt der Ernährungsreport 2024. Nutrition
Eating habits in Germany
What are the nutrition trends in Germany? How many people are vegan? The 2024 Nutrition Report has the answers.
Die deutsche Exklave Büsingen in der Schweiz. German exclave
Europe
“We all have close ties with our neighbouring country”
The village of Büsingen is an german exclave surrounded by Switzerland. What is life like there? Mayor Vera Schraner reports.

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