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The Syrian diaspora in Austria

Between humanitarian and political engagement

As part of the event, the study "Syrian Diaspora Engagement in Austria" was presented and commented on by representatives of ADA, MA 17 and the umbrella organisation of Viennese social institutions.

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Salvation through third countries?

How the EU neighboring countries should solve our asylum and migration dilemmas

Panel discussion
Monday, 8 April 2024, 19:00 - 21:00
Hauptbücherei am Gürtel, Urban Loritz-Platz 2a, 1070 Vienna

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Afghan women’s war for gender equality

By Horia Mosadiq

Despite the severe restrictions on their rights and freedoms which is amounting to gender apartheid, Afghan women are finding ways to resist the Taliban's oppressive regime and demonstrate remarkable resilience.

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Journey of Resistance: Women Under Taliban Rule

#9: Life under the Taliban

Mahnoor, a doctor from Herat, Afghanistan, tells us her story and how, despite all the adversity, she never loses hope for a better future: "I am fighting for my daughter!"

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Afghan Civil Society Forum in Vienna

Report from 1 - 2 December 2023

The VIDC invited Afghan organizations from nine European countries to a conference to promote dialogue between diaspora groups and people working for peace and reconciliation in Afghanistan.

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A Feminist Foreign Policy - real change for women and girls

By Ann Linde, former Foreign Minister of Sweden, FEPS Special Advisor on Foreign Affairs

In her speech at a VIDC event in the Austrian Parliament Ann Linde advocates for a Feminist Foreign Policy since women and girls – half of the population - still do not enjoy the same rights, representation and resources.

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Usama Al Shahmani - Im Fallen lernt die Feder fliegen

Reading and talk as part of Buch Wien 2023

In his books, the Iraqi-Swiss author Usama Al Shahmani sensitively shows how war and flight have left their mark on people's lives.

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The Taliban Takeover of Afghanistan: A Grim Reality and Unanswered Questions

By Malek Sitez

On 15 August, the Taliban celebrated the two-year anniversary of their seizure of power. Political scientist Malek Sitez analyzes Taliban rule in retrospect and offers little hope for destabilizing the "Islamic Emirate."

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Time to act – opportunities for an EU feminist foreign policy that champions sexual and reproductive rights

by Sara Österlund

Every day 800 women and girls worldwide die from complications related to pregnancy, childbirth and unsafe abortion. The EU has the power to change this by stepping up efforts and allocating much needed funding.

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The Cost of the 2003 US War to Iraqi People

By Kali Rubaii

While an arrest warrant has already been issued for Putin for the invasion in Ukraine by the International Criminal Court, there has been no accountability for the disastrous effects of the illegal US-led invasion of Iraq.

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