Adeel, Iraq
I am 30 years old. But I look much younger. Many people think that I am 22 or 23 years old. In Iraq I was a teacher of geography. I taught for childrenRead More
Khava, Chechnya
In Chechnya we had three cows, 15 goats, a few sheep, chickens and rabbits. I made butter and cheese myself; once a year we slaughtered a cow. Chickens provide eggs with which youRead More
Dukvakha: Chechnya
At 13, I came to Germany with my mother and two sisters due to circumstances. I have been in Germany for seven years now, and all but two weeks in this Übergangsheim (transitionalRead More
Malia and Eliana, Chechnya
This interview was conducted with 14-year-old Malia and her mother Eliana, both from Chechnya. Malia translated for her mother. ~~~ We are from Chechnya and we have always lived there, but we cameRead More
Malik: Chechnya
We want to thank Malik for being so open and willing to share his story with us. It is often particularly difficult for Chechen refugees to tell their stories, because if they criticizeRead More
Muslim women in Germany: A look at gender inequality and integration
Gender equality has become a touchstone to determine the extent of Islam’s acceptance in Western societies, where many are already convinced that Islam and gender equality are irreconcilable. But regarding this perceived tensionRead More
A Deliberative Workshop with Chechen
Since 2016 Social Science Works has implemented more than forty rows of workshops with refugees and natives in which we discuss, among others, ethical and political pluralism, democracy, civic society, freedom (of expression,Read More