Zwickau looking for integration: Migration Advisory Board for the time being!

Zwickau looking for integration: Migration Advisory Board for the time being!

The idea of ​​a migration advisory board in Zwickau, which should actually strengthen the voice of immigrants in the city society, is initially put on hold. This is reported by the Freie Presse . The planning city council is faced with various challenges that make it difficult to implement this project.

A crucial point is that many immigrants have to get used to the new circumstances in Germany. It's not always easy. For example, there are cultural customs in Afghanistan that often ban women shaking hands with men. Such differences can lead to misunderstandings. In addition, a large part of the migrants come from countries in which waste separation is not common. In order to support this integrative process, understanding and support for the experiences of the immigrants is asked.

changed framework conditions

In the district of Zwickau, the structures for integration work have long been inadequate. Nevertheless, a lot has happened since 2015. After a phase with a relatively low proportion of foreigners, this has risen sharply in recent years. Until a few years ago, many actors in integration work were active on a voluntary basis, while the expansion of full-time structures now received more weight, as the Lafast sachsen . This has positive effects: Many new immigrants make progress in their integration process and benefit from professional support.

In recent years, access to integration advice centers (IBS) has also been made easier. Here, refugees and EU citizens and third-country countries receive low-threshold offers that cover both everyday questions and migration social work support. Five such advice centers in the Zwickau district show that demand is high. An increase in use is particularly evident in urban areas, while rural regions often remain here.

integration as a cross -generational process

Integration is described as a long-term process that has many facets, as the Deutschland/344036/integration-und-integrationpolitik-in-deutschland/" Class = "source_3"> Federal Center for Political Education. Germany has not been considered the country of immigration since recent years, but active integration funding has long been left to the welfare associations and municipalities. According to the 2005 reforms, the responsibility for integration courses and social participation is clearly regulated and required efforts at all levels.

It becomes clear that the integration is not only the responsibility of the newly immigrant. Society also has to learn to promote equal opportunities and equal treatment. In recent years, the discussion about racism and discrimination has further intensified, especially in connection with people from Muslim countries. The challenge is to conduct a respectful dialogue and to appreciate the cultural differences.