Settling in. From collapse to chance?
From refugee to recognized scientist, respected politician, or award-winning writer — few have mastered the journey from fleeing to successfully settling in Germany or Austria. But what does it take to truly arrive? How does our society deal with “the others”? What does it take for everyone to feel at home? And is it really possible for everyone to become part of this “fortunate coincidence”?
We discuss these questions with people who arrived in Germany and Austria after fleeing the war in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
PROGRAMME
Welcome
Dr. Kathrin Jurkat, Research Associate at the Documentation Centre for Displacement, Expulsion, Reconciliation
Panel discussion
Dr. Vedran Džihić, political scientist, Österreichisches Institut für internationale Politik (Austrian Institute for International Affairs)
Dr. Maja Lasić, Member of the Berlin House of Representatives
Maja Jurić, actress
Branko Šimić, director
Moderator: Doris Akrap, journalist, taz
Concert
Merima Ključo, accordion and Jelena Milušić, vocals
A rich blend of traditional Romanian, Croatian, Kosovar, and Sephardic music reflects the cultural diversity of Southeast Europe—and becomes a resonant appeal for peaceful and respectful coexistence across religious and ethnic boundaries.
A reception will follow.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Admission: 5.30 p.m.
Language: German
FREE ADMISSION
An event as part of the event series "Shattered. Displaced. Settled in? Experiences from Bosnia and Herzegovina"
The event series is a collaboration between the Documentation Center for Displacement, Expulsion, Reconciliation and the Federal Agency for Civic Education.