Infokolpa, in collaboration with Časopis za kritiko znanosti, domišljijo in novo antropologijo (ČKZ – Journal for the Critique of Science, Imagination, and New Anthropology), is calling for papers and contributions for the upcoming issue, "The Balkan Corridor, 10 Years Later."
Moving from New York City to Slovenia was one of the boldest decisions I’ve 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.
On 10 October 2024, a collective discussion on global struggles was held in Pritličje, Ljubljana.
On November 28, 2024, investigative journalist Uroš Škerl Kramberger presented 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.
On October 3, 2024, a talk, Every Stranger is the Most Welcomed Guest, by the architect Asel Yeszhanova took place at the community space Info Office, Ljubljana. It focused on the Nomadic Yurt Project and the nomadic traditions that existed in Kazakhstan before the Soviet era. The discussion explored how these traditions had survived to the present day, how they had evolved, and how they were reflected in various arts and crafts.
The Nomadic Yurt Project aims to collaborate with local communities in building a yurt, as constructing one was a collective experience.
KD Gmajna led a series of women’s advocacy workshops on Inclusive Education, Inclusive School Meals, which engaged and trained migrant women to speak up and organize around the issue of inclusive school lunches. The workshops emphasized the importance of ensuring that school meals equally consider the dietary requirements of children from diverse cultural backgrounds.
KD Gmajna led a series of women’s advocacy workshops titled Inclusive Education, Inclusive School Meals, focusing on the importance of inclusive school lunches. The workshops engaged and trained migrant women to speak up and organize to ensure that school meals equally consider the dietary requirements of children from diverse cultural backgrounds.
On December 3, 2024, Ela Porić and Zmago Godina were invited to present their experiences in the field. The talks were followed by a participatory workshop.
VABILO
Javna skupščina: Stanovanja za vse – stanovanjski izzivi migrantov
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Adequate housing, defined as secure, affordable, and accessible, is recognised as a fundamental right in numerous international and European legal frameworks. However, national governments, including Slovenia, often fail to adequately implement these principles, particularly in the context of migrant housing.
“Integration happens in every village, city and region, where migrants live, work, attend school, and are members of clubs and associations. Although the central government often decides integration policies, the local level plays a key role.” Topic 2 of the AMIF call rightly explains what we have already experienced and advocated in previous projects that local integration is key for migrants and communities.
