New Faces of Slovenia

New Faces of Slovenia – STORY OF WAFA FROM PALESTINE

9. True story ‘Creating a quality Slovenian language teaching program is definitely the best way to support migrants and refugees to integrate well, find jobs and become more independent’ (Wafa from Palestine, 41 years old). The BODE (#BrezOvirDoEnakosti) project, which we run together with ADRA Slovenia, is committed to empowering people with a migrant background …

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NEW FACES OF SLOVENIA – STORY OF SVETLANA FROM UKRAINE

8. The Real Story ‘I came here as a professional volleyball player for the Slovenian national team. However, I have witnessed many very unkind comments. Ever since I can remember, people have asked me if I work in a nightclub and if I am a dancer’ (Svetlana from Ukraine, 50 years old). The BODE project …

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NEW FACES OF SLOVENIA – STORY OF ABAS FROM IRAN

7. The real story: ‘There is a need for better quality education for immigrant families and people with permanent residence in Slovenia. At the same time, more support from the media would be used to facilitate integration” (Abas from Iran, 33 years old). The BODE project (#BrezOvirDoEnakosti), which we are implementing together with Intercultural Dialogue, …

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NEW FACES OF SLOVENIA – 6. Story of Clevis from Albania

NEW FACES OF SLOVENIA – 6. True story: “Slovenians can learn a lot about new cultures and other interesting things from cross-cultural experiences with foreigners. Socializing with immigrants is a chance to have different parts of the world right at our fingertips – how great can that be!” (Clevis from Albania, 28 years old) The …

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NEW FACES OF SLOVENIA – 5. Story of Adem from Bosnia and Herzegovina

True story: “I left my country for my career because I wanted to learn as much as I could from the best professionals in Europe because I love what I do.” 31 years old Adem from Bosnia and Herzegovina The BODE project (#BrezOvirDoEnakosti) is committed to empowering people with a migrant background in the field of …

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NEW FACES OF SLOVENIA – 4. Story of Melissa from South America

“The biggest challenge was the lack of opportunities to show my skills, I was not treated equally and I was often discriminated against.” 37 years old Melissa* from South America The BODE project (#BrezOvirDoEnakosti) is committed to empowering people with a migrant background in the field of advocacy, as they often do not get the right …

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NEW FACES OF SLOVENIA – 3. Story of Yaser from Afghanistan

True story: “I have managed to publish five scientific papers in reputable international journals and Slovenian journals.” 34 years old Yaser said from Afghanistan. The BODE project (#BrezOvirDoEnakosti) is committed to empowering people with a migrant background in the field of advocacy, as they often do not get the right opportunity to present their side …

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NEW FACES OF SLOVENIA – 2. Story of Miryam from Peru

True story: ‘”Anything is possible because with a positive attitude and determination we can achieve our goals. Support from society is the key to the successful integration of immigrants” (Miryam from Peru, 45 years old) The BODE project (#BrezOvirDoEnakosti) is committed to empowering people with a migrant background in the field of advocacy, as they …

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NEW FACES OF SLOVENIA – 1. Story of Mehmet from Turkey

True story: “I searched and made use of every opportunity, and then I finally made it” (Mehmet from Turkey, 38 years old) The BODE project (#BrezOvirDoEnakosti) is committed to empowering people with a migrant background in the field of advocacy, as they often do not get the right opportunity to present their side of the …

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