At our event on September 2, 2022, we discussed what shared spaces we need for native and refugee women, and how we can build and shape them. What are our shared interests, needs, and desires for such spaces? The guest speakers discussed the hurdles facing the establishment of an exchange channel between German and migrant feminists.
The importance of art in establishing shared spaces was often discussed. The important role of alliance building between German and migrant civil society organizations was also a major topic.
We began with a panel discussion between three invited speakers. They presented their experiences in building a shared cultural, artistic, knowledge-based, or feminist space.
Our goal is for the panel to be composed of native Germans, Germans of other heritage, and non-Germans who contribute different perspectives to the topic. After a roundtable discussion with the guest speakers, we opened the discussion to everyone.
The exchange took place in Arabic and German, with live interpretation.
The speakers:
Khaoula Behi: Expert and researcher in the field of innovation. She works in cooperation with several non-profit organizations in the WANA region and with various projects and initiatives in the field of co-building and progressive innovation to stabilize social change.
Abir Ali: Self-employed and independent artist and director of the “Hischek, Bischek” project in Berlin.
Barbara Weidner: Works in the field of artistic bridge-building between German and refugee women.
Moderator: Journalist Naziha Said.
