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Everyday Lifestyle vs. Sensationalized Portrayal of Immigration

Gather around! The Municipal Integrigation Center cordially invites you to the discussion titled 'From Daily Life to Alarm: The Enduring Talk of Migration in Dialogue'

Everyday Migration: Balancing Between Realistic Concerns and Exaggerated Fear
Everyday Migration: Balancing Between Realistic Concerns and Exaggerated Fear

Everyday Lifestyle vs. Sensationalized Portrayal of Immigration

In the heart of Wuppertal, a city renowned for its suspension bridge and vibrant community, a significant gathering is set to take place. On the agenda: the pressing issues of migration and integration, topics that have sparked much debate in recent times.

Leading the discussion will be Suna Lenz, the Head of the Department for Immigration and Integration in the City of Wuppertal. Her insights, drawn from years of experience, are highly anticipated.

Joining her will be Vera Bökenbrink, CEO of Stahlwille Eduard Wille GmbH & Co. KG. Bökenbrink's presence underscores the importance of private sector involvement in fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for newcomers.

The Caritasverband Wuppertal/Solingen e.V., with its Integration and Migration department and International Meeting Center, will also be represented. The Diakonie Wuppertal and the Stiftung SPI (Foundation for Social Participation and Integration) are other institutions expected to contribute their perspectives.

Broaders entities, such as the Bundesministerium für Bildung, Familie, Senioren, Frauen und Jugend (Federal Ministry of Education and Family Affairs) and Bundesministerium des Innern (Federal Ministry of the Interior), will also be part of the discussion. Their involvement underscores the national significance of integration-related projects and initiatives in Wuppertal and nearby regions.

The European Social Fund (ESF Plus) will also be represented, highlighting the international dimension of the issues at hand.

Rounding off the panel will be Miriam Weilbrenner, a Specialist Advisor for Multilingualism, Anti-Discrimination Education, and Migration Society Opening Processes in the Ministry for Children, Youth, Family, Equality, Refugees and Integration NRW. Her expertise in these areas promises to enrich the discussion.

Lastly, Lothar Leuschen, the Editor-in-Chief of the Westdeutsche Zeitung, will moderate the event. His journalistic acumen is sure to guide the discussion towards a productive and enlightening conclusion.

This gathering promises to be a significant step forward in the ongoing conversation about migration and integration in Wuppertal and beyond. The insights shared are expected to contribute to a more inclusive and welcoming society for all.

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