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SHOD PROTI NASILJU, SUŽNJELASTNIŠTVU IN RAZKROJU JAVNEGA DOBREGA: Pismo podpore prosilcem za azil // RALLY AGAINST VIOLENCE, EXPLOITATION, AND THE DESTRUCTION OF THE COMMON GOOD: Letter of Support For Asylum Seekers

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Civilna iniciativa Infokolpa že vrsto let z delom, druženjem in skupnimi bitkami spremlja prosilce za mednarodno zaščito in druge migrante. S koreninami v avtonomnih prostorih, kot je bila Avtonomna tovarna Rog (Socialni center Rog in Second Home), je z delovanjem pričela leta 2018, ko sta slovenska policija in država predvsem na takratni južni schengenski meji s Hrvaško izvajali tako imenovane push-backe – t.j.

The Vital Role of Language Learning in Inclusion

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Learning the local language is a crucial pillar of inclusion, a principle recognised by the Government of Slovenia in its 2023 integration strategy. As formal learning programs are often insufficient for language acquisition, there is a clear need to develop and implement complementary methods.

One such initiative is the Slovenian Language Club, established in 2025 by the Intercultural Society in Ljubljana. This club focuses on practising spoken Slovenian in a group setting, with separate groups for A1 and A2/B1 language levels.

Navigating Slovenia's New Foreigners Act

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On June 26, 2025, an event was held to discuss recent amendments to Slovenia's Foreigners Act. The guests were Iza Thaler, a legal professional working on migration issues, and Samer Arkawi, a PhD student from the Faculty of Social Work at the University of Ljubljana.

Art for Justice and Refugee Rights

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On May 8, 2025, KDG hosted a musical afternoon focused on the intersections of art and advocacy. The guests, rapper Mohammed Jadallah and singer-comedian Ali R. Taha, addressed issues related to the Palestinian cause and the lives of migrants and refugees through music and humour.

ADEQUATE HOUSING FOR MIGRANTS IN SLOVENIA

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On April 17, 2025, the Info Office migrant community, in collaboration with The Journal for the Critique of Science (ČKZ), discussed local frameworks for adequate housing in Slovenia, with a specific focus on migrants' housing conditions.

Migrant Voices on the New EU Pact: Challenging Colonial Narratives

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On April 10 2025, Samer Arkawi hosted an assembly at the Info Office, bringing together members of the local migrant community to discuss the upcoming European Pact on Migration and Asylum, which is set to take effect in 2026. The gathering aimed to unpack the legal and practical implications of the new framework, with a particular focus on changes to asylum rights and the prospects for migrants' access to employment.

OMOGOČIMO LAŽJO INKLUZIJO: Javna pobuda in peticija za zagotavljanje primernih obrokov za vse otroke // ENABLE FASTER INCLUSION: Public Initiative and Petition to Provide Suitable Meals for All Children

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Boj proti diskriminaciji, neenaki obravnavi, spodbujanje socialne pravičnosti in inkluzija so ključne vrednote demokratične družbe. Kljub obstoječim pravnim osnovam za preprečevanje diskriminacije pa je obseg drugačne obravnave manjšinskih skupin v Sloveniji zelo problematičen (Bajt, Frank, Jalušič, & Ladić, 2023).

My Struggles with Learning Slovenian as a Puerto Rican American Immigrant

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Moving from New York City to Slovenia was one of the boldest decisions Ive ever made. As a Puerto Rican American, I grew up in a city where diversity was the norm, and switching between English and Spanish was second nature. I never imagined that language would become such a major hurdle in my daily life.

Border Technologies and Human Rights: Key Insights from Regional Events

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On November 28, 2024, investigative journalist Uroš Škerl Kramberger at the Info Office community space reported key insights from the regional training course Human Rights at International Borders: Exploring New Technologies, Their Risks, and Opportunities, hosted by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) in October 2024 in Belgrade, Serbia.