Established in 2006 against the backdrop of unrest in the French banlieues and controversial discussions around integrating young people with a (supposed) migration background in Berlin schools, the ‘Diversity and Participation’ network brings together youth social workers from Berlin/Brandenburg and Paris/Île-de-France who are dedicated to diversity and the youth participation in society.
The aim is to better identify and combat structural discrimination in all of its forms, whether based e.g. on social/geographical origin, religion, mental/physical abilities, external appearance, gender or sexual identity.
The network fosters new partnerships and the sharing of experiences, promotes dialogue with representatives from politics and science, and – above all – initiates youth encounters. The network is coordinated by the Centre français de Berlin (CFB), the youth education centre Blossin, the mission locale des Bordes de Marne and the Peuple et Culture network.
Contact:
Sarah Atukpe, Peuple et Culture (atukpe@peuple-et-culture.org)
Mélanie Lançon, Centre français de Berlin gGmbH (dipa@centre-francais.de)
Further information is available at: www.di-pa.org.