Bennis, Hafsa: Evaluation of the Moroccan-based organization: Mabarrat Mohamed V. September 2024

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This thesis presents a comprehensive evaluation of Mabarrat Mohamed V, an organization based in Marrakech, Morocco, dedicated to supporting vulnerable pupils from peri-urban and rural areas. For nearly seventy years, the organization has played a crucial role in improving pupils' educational outcomes, helping them complete their schooling and elevating their academic performance to secure better future opportunities. The research explores the effectiveness, relevance, and sustainability of Mabarrat Mohamed V’s efforts through the lens of the OECD/DAC criteria. It specifically examines two key objectives of the organization: enabling pupils to successfully finish their schooling and increasing their preparedness for higher education or professional careers. The analysis also addresses the organization’s current challenges, including the aging steering committee, gender imbalances, limited engagement from former pupils, and financial sustainability. Methodologically, the evaluation uses qualitative tools such as interviews, focus groups, and document reviews, gathering diverse perspectives from stakeholders involved in the project. The findings highlight the organization’s achievements in creating a safe and enriching learning environment, improving academic performance, and fostering holistic development through extracurricular activities and social support. However, the evaluation identifies areas for improvement, particularly in human capital management and financial strategy, emphasizing the need for long-term planning and engagement of younger volunteers.  The thesis concludes by offering recommendations to enhance Mabarrat Mohamed V’s operational effectiveness and sustainability, with a focus on fostering more inclusive governance, diversifying funding sources, and strengthening the involvement of former pupils in volunteer efforts. Ultimately, this case study contributes to the broader understanding of how community-based initiatives can drive educational advancement and social mobility in vulnerable populations, aligning with Morocco’s national education strategy.

Conte, Baker: The Importance of Antidiscrimination Education in Fostering Social Change. September 2024

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This study investigated how antidiscrimination education is currently being taught in Berlin, Germany. My overarching goal was to study the ways antidiscrimination educators facilitate individuals to become critical thinkers, to comprehend their place in the world, and to confront their own biases, blind spots, and prejudices. Much of the antidiscrimination education in Berlin (and Germany) has not been formalized or institutionalized and thus most contemporary teaching on the subject in Berlin schools is completed by local NGOs. Because of the lack of institutionalization from the state and the fact each NGO has their own approach and practices, there exists no universal resource that practitioners can turn to for practical guidance or inspiration for teaching about these issues. Consequently, this project aimed to compile a list of best practices and approaches to teaching youth about antidiscrimination. The research question for the project was, How do NGOs working in antidiscrimination education teach about these topics to students and staff in Berlin schools? The study took a qualitative research approach, using expert interviews with educators from NGOs working in the antidiscrimination field in Berlin. An exploratory approach was used, consisting of four interview rounds. The exploratory nature of my initial process allowed me to adapt my research question and approach, as more information and data were gathered. The interviews were transcribed, coded, and categorized using MAXQDA. The results were analyzed in relation to Paulo Freire’s theories on education, Sara Ahmed’s ideas about the institutionalization of diversity measures in universities, and guidelines/recommendations from the German Federal Anti-Discrimination Agency, European Commission Working Group on Equality and Values in Education and Training, the European Commission on Racism and Intolerance (ECRI), and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The outcome is a synthesized list of best practices from the cross referencing of these sources and the data from my expert interviews.

Ulwer, Livia: Decolonizing German Humanitarian Aid. Strategies of German NGOs to tackle Colonial Structures. September 2024

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The master's thesis entitled “Decolonizing German Humanitarian Aid: Strategies of German NGOs to Tackle Colonial Structures” examines how German international non-governmental organizations (INGOs) address and deconstruct the persistent colonial structures embedded in the humanitarian system. Through qualitative research, including interviews with various German INGOs and experts in the field, the study explores decolonization and localization strategies that these organizations are adopting to counter systemic power imbalances and structural racism rooted in colonial history.  The study shows that German INGOs have so far focused primarily on dismantling colonial structures, which requires both internal reflection and structural reform, with an emphasis on the fact that meaningful change also requires the strengthening of local civil society organizations (CSOs) in the Global South. It critically analyzes how localization of aid – the transfer of more responsibility and decision-making power to local actors – can serve as a path to a more equitable distribution of power. Through an examination of these strategies and the practical challenges they involve, this work provides practical insights and recommendations on how German INGOs can contribute to a more equitable and decentralized humanitarian aid system.

Ranieri, Isabella: Selling (in)security: practices and discourses of the Border Insustrial Complex. September 2024

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This thesis critically examines the relationship between the Border Industrial Complex (BIC) and European Union (EU) migration policies, employing a novel "security triplet" analytical framework that focuses on the interconnectedness among externalization, security discourses, and border surveillance technology. Through critical discourse analysis and field research, the study explores how the BIC shapes EU migration policies via securitization practices, technological advancements, and public-private partnerships. Integrating policy documents, expert interviews, and field material and observations, the research analyzes the impact of a securitized discourse, surveillance technologies and biometric data collection on migration management. Findings reveal a self-reinforcing cycle of exclusion and securitization, driven by underlying power structures and economic interests. The study stresses that these strategies raise significant ethical and human rights concerns, with far-reaching consequences on the rule of law and democracy. It concludes by advocating for a critical reassessment of current approaches, emphasizing the need for more transparent, accountable, and ethically sound migration management practices within the EU.

Nalbant, Dilara: Construction of Narrative among Berlin-Turkish Youth amidst Urban Struggle. September 2024

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This paper tries to show how young people of Turkish origin construct a narrative of an urban struggle context of living in the Kreuzberg district of Berlin. Research was conducted within the framework of the phenomenological approach proposed by Alfred Schütz and the analysis of life-world. Qualitative research methods were used in the study, and the data collection process included semi-structured interviews, participant observation, and song lyrics analysis. In addition, the research diary was used as a supporting method. The main findings of the research show that the lifeworlds of young people of Turkish origin in Kreuzberg are shaped by migration history, cultural diversity, urban transformation, and socio-economic problems. Following Schütz's idea of "multiple realities," young people took up different identity positions according to the different social contexts they were situated in. Daily life and future expectations are deeply marked by experiences of discrimination and inequality. In light of Lefebvre's idea of a "right to the city," the paper illustrated that young people have actively taken part in the process of urban transformation and created alternative practices of using space. It is through the key positions that music and other cultural productions take in the lives of youngsters, that the construction of identity and social struggle processes come about. Young people formulate a hybrid language practice which might be underpinned through the concept of codeswitching. And it is observed within these processes that youngsters' cultural production was situated at the junction of global and the local, and youngsters developed alternative identity forms. This paper uncovers the multi-dimensional structure of the urban struggle, the process of narrative construction, by the young of Turkish origin in Kreuzberg. Findings have shown that at the crossing of global and local processes, youth constructed particular identities, cultural products, and resistance.

Keywords: Turkish-German Youth, Phenomenology, Kreuzberg.

Ferrari, Emiliano: Kottbusser Tor: Social Groups, Space Utilization, and Patterns of Interaction. A Participatory Research based on constructivist Grounded Theory methods. September 2024

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This thesis examines how different social groups use the urban space of Kottbusser Tor, focusing on the patterns of interaction that exist among and within these groups. Using a Constructivist Grounded Theory Approach, the research employed participant observation, informal conversations, semi-structured interviews, and photography as principal methods for data collection. The key findings reveal three main patterns of interaction: divisions, conflicts, and coexistence. Additionally, the thesis presents a map highlighting key locations relevant to the social fabric of Kottbusser Tor, with particular attention to spaces significant for 'street people.' The research aims to offer a 'snapshot' of the social dynamics shaping Kottbusser Tor in 2024, while also providing a foundation for social interventions that promote coexistence among thearea’s diverse communities.

Gould, Selena: Exploring a Networking Approach to Restorative Justice in Europe: A Case Study of Bristol’s Restorative City. October 2024

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With increasing urbanization and polarization in Europe, cities are seeking new methods to navigate conflict and foster social cohesion within their communities. Restorative justice (RJ) as a contemporary social movement has supported this effort to provide alternative approaches to address harm and to improve individuals’ capacity to handle conflict. In light of the global success of RJ to improve social outcomes from crime and conflict, proponents of RJ are innovating new methods to formalize the practice and increase its scale. Through a networked approach, “restorative cities” emerged in 2010 as a model to connect and expand the use of restorative practices across whole cities. As of 2024, there is limited information and research about the inner workings of restorative cities as an emerging and diverse movement. In this thesis, I analyze a case study of a restorative city in Bristol, United Kingdom (UK), from an organizational perspective. Integrating data from semi-structured interviews, written communications, website and document analysis, this research focuses on the challenges experienced by Bristol’s restorative city members to effectively collaborate across agencies. In applying a mixed-methods approach including elements of social network analysis and grounded theory, the analysis details a comprehensive overview of these challenges as described by the research participants. The findings of this study indicate that the centralized network of the restorative city is a limitation to collaboration due to the concentration of power and the insufficient connections across the participating actors. Enriched by the qualitative data as explored through the interviews, a narrative of political, circumstantial, informational, structural, affective and cultural factors is also presented as barriers towards effective collaboration. Overall, this research contributes greater insight into the challenges of restorative cities to establish themselves as a social movement, especially in light of the crises and counter-cultural pressures against restorative approaches.

Ndibarema, Georgewillian: Evaluation of the “Strong Neighbors Project”. September 2024

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This Thesis provides an insight into Eirene International which operates as a non-profit entity that has consistently facilitated projects in regions affected by conflict across Africa, Latin America, Europe, and North America for more than six decades through collaborative financial and personnel support. In the past EIRENE was also active in Asia with volunteers being sent to Bangladesh or Japan. As a participant in their peace service initiative in Germany, I was afforded the opportunity to engage deeply with a new cultural milieu and embark upon a journey aimed at fostering peaceful coexistence. This transformative experience catalyzed substantial personal development and intensified my commitment to the field of peaceful conflict resolution. Throughout my year-long cultural exchange volunteer program, I encountered and critically reflected upon my own internal biases, interpersonal conflicts, the acquisition of a new language, and an entirely disparate environmental context. These layered challenges inspired my pursuit of a master's degree in Intercultural Conflict Management, with the intention of blending theoretical frameworks, methodological practices, and practical strategies in the field of conflict resolution. Social conflicts manifest themselves within a diverse array of interrelated social contexts, yet they do not conform to any singular social realm. Rather, they constitute an overarching continuum that traverses multiple social domains (ICM Manual, 2012). This conceptualization prompted a return to my foundational experiences at Eirene, where I undertook the evaluation of the Strong Neighbors (SN) Project in Neuwied, Germany, as a methodological inquiry into the ways social conflicts are navigated and resolved through participatory approaches. This report systematically assesses the strategies, techniques, and methodologies employed bythe Strong Neighbors Project to facilitate conflict resolution and mitigate interpersonal disputes. It elucidates the mechanisms through which the project promotes constructive conflict resolution, diminishes communication barriers, and fosters the development of viable solutions that accommodate the needs of all stakeholders involved. Furthermore, the report underscores the implementation of participatory methodologies to cultivate innovative solutions to prevailing issues, thereby empowering the target demographic to generate ideas, envision prospective actions, and underscore individual accountability, collaboration, and creativity. The assessment reveals that employing individuals with a refugee background as project staff has significantly facilitated access to and trust building with the target groups which has greatly enhanced the project’s impact on the target group. This experience underscores the importance of representation in effectively communicating the project´s message -- a key takeaway for EIRENE.In accordance with the established evaluation criteria, which encompass relevance,effectiveness, efficiency, sustainability, and progress toward impact, the evaluation report provides a comprehensive analysis of the implementation of transformative methodologies within the context of the theory of change. This analysis elucidates the mechanisms through which progressive impact has been achieved and offers additional strategies to ensure sustainability in the future.

Yagob, Bassem: The Anti-Palestinian Racism and media coverage in Germany (since October 2023): Does media coverage in Germany contribute to or perpetuate anti-Palestinian racism? September 2024.

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In the heart of Europe, the German nation grapples with the echoes of its past and the complexities of its present. Germany, a country whose history is unchangeably linked to the horrors of the Holocaust, finds itself at a crossroads of moral obligation and journalistic integrity. This thesis delves into the intricate web of anti-Palestinian racism and its manifestation in German media coverage, particularly in the wake of the events following October the 7th, 2023. Imagine a media landscape where the weight of history tilts the scales of reporting. Where Chancellor Olaf Scholz's declaration that "Israel's security is a matter of German state policy" echoes through newsrooms, shaping narratives and influencing public perception. This is the reality in Germany, where the concept of "Staatsräson" (state reason) casts a long shadow over media coverage of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict (cf. Glucroft 2023). But what happens when moral obligations collide with journalistic ethics? When the pursuit of balanced reporting clashes with deeply ingrained societal attitudes? These questions lie at the heart of this investigation into anti-Palestinian racism in German media. Consider the Nakba - a pivotal moment in Palestinian history that saw the mass displacement of hundreds of thousands. In German media, this event often fades into the background, overshadowed by narratives that align more closely with the country's historical allegiances. This selective storytelling raises critical questions about the role of media in shaping public discourse and perpetuating biases. As entering on this Thesis, I confront a paradox: In a country renowned for its free press, why does media coverage often has the tendency towards a pro-Israeli narrative? How does this imbalance impact public perception of Palestinians? And most crucially, how might it contribute to the perpetuation of anti-Palestinian sentiment? What does the future of media coverage look like? This thesis isn't just an academic exercise; it's a call to action. By unraveling the complexity of factors influencing German media coverage - from historical guilt to contemporary geopolitics - I aim to spark a conversation about responsible journalism in an era of global interconnectedness.

Karimi, Abdul Baset: Transnational Engagement: Analysing the Impact of Afghanistan Diaspora in Germany on Reconciliation in Afghanistan. September 2024

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This thesis explores the impact of Afghanistan diaspora associations, transnational networks, and non-associational initiatives in Berlin. The research employs a mixed-methods approach, combining qualitative and quantitative methods to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the subject. Thirteen structured and semi-structured interviews were conducted with experts from diverse backgrounds within the Afghanistan diaspora, representing different ethnicities, languages, genders, and generations. Additionally, participant observation was carried out at five diaspora-related events in Berlin, providing rich contextual insights. Secondary sources, including books, articles, and associations' websites, were also used to map and visualize the activities of the diaspora through matrices and network maps.  These findings serve as testimony to the fact that, despite large internal fragmentation along ethnic, linguistic, and political lines, the Afghanistan diaspora in Berlin is very active in advocacy, humanitarian aid, cultural preservation, and political activism. This study explores opportunities and challenges faced by the diaspora, to wit: resource limitations, political polarization, and an inhospitable environment within Afghanistan, all of which are countering obstacles to their full contribution toward reconciliation. The recommendations are consistent in advocating for increased funding, institutional support, dialogue platforms, and strengthening of transnational networks.  The study contributes to a deeper understanding of diaspora engagement in conflict resolution and offers practical insights for policymakers, diaspora organizations, and researchers aiming to foster more effective diaspora-led peacebuilding strategies. Key findings highlight the importance of unity within the diaspora and the critical role of transnational networks in bridging the gap between Afghanistan and the international community. The study concludes that, while the Afghanistan diaspora in Berlin plays a pivotal role in shaping narratives and influencing reconciliation efforts, overcoming internal fragmentation and external challenges is essential to maximizing their impact on Afghanistan’s future peace and stability.

Rahimi, Jamshid: Sociocultural Integration of Afghan Asylum Seekers and Refugees in Berlin. September 2024

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This thesis evaluates the sociocultural integration of Afghan asylum seekers and refugees in Berlin, with the focus on five initiatives under the HamWatan project. These initiatives were implemented by the German Association for Central Asia (GAFCA). These initiatives (Housing Workshop, Train the Trainer Workshop, Potsdam Schloss Sans Souci Excursion, Berlin Bernauer Strasse Excursion, and Get Together & Share) are assessed based on relevance, effectiveness, and impact. The evaluation shows that while all initiatives positively contributed to integration, success levels are different. The Housing and Train the Trainer workshops were highly practical, while cultural excursions faced challenges in language accessibility. Key impacts included developing community engagement, reducing isolation, and enhancing understanding of German society. However, issues such as long-term housing security and volunteer engagement need further attention. The findings highlight the importance of culturally responsive interventions, offering practical recommendations for policymakers and organizations supporting Afghan refugees in Berlin.

Dorozhkina, Ekaterina: The West and Post-USSR Russia: A Study of Diplomatic Failure and Theoretical Misalignments from 1989 to 2022. October 2024

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This thesis will attempt to find, understand and highlight the diplomatic failures and theoretical misalignments that occurred in the international relations between Russia and the West, in the period from 1989 to 2022. The primary objective of the research is to synthesize the main events and rhetorics among the main stakeholders (Russia and the West) in the chosen period. The period was chosen due to its importance in the rebuilding of Russia as a state after the collapse of the Soviet Union. This period should also include the last years of the Soviet Union and those were narrowed down to 1989. The choice of the final date is obvious - Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Thus, the chosen time frame encompasses the main events needed for this research: the fall of the Soviet Union, the rebuilding of Russia and the beginning of war. The approach used in this thesis included working with several theories on international relations, and research into the topics considered to be important to understanding Russia (i.e. prison culture, “macho” culture, the “idea” of promises, the influence of KGB). Interviews with three people with a background in political science and international relations were also conducted. Data collected from the interviews was not categorized, since the interviews were semi-formal and informal. The research also included an investigation into what is considered new or less researched topics - prison culture and its permeation in the Russian culture and the above-mentioned subjective topics of “promises”. The research demonstrates the value of understanding and the importance of a country’s historical and cultural backgrounds and its rulers for the sake of building working international relations. It was proved that the Western ideas built on liberalism fell short when dealing with countries outside of its traditions and definitions. The findings of the research suggest that learning more about the country, its culture and history, and going beyond traditional academia is of utmost importance. Allowing for building more profound and country-specific international relations that can generate positive influence, especially when created for the long run.

Sperini de Lima, Mariana: Analysing the connection between the sense of belonging and the job market for immigrant women in Berlin – Germany. October 2024

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This thesis examines the experiences of Brazilian women who have immigrated to Berlin, Germany, to accompany their partners, focusing on the intersection of employment and belonging in their lives. Berlin has witnessed a surge in Brazilian immigration, driven by factors such as Germany's need for skilled workers and the city's reputation as a startup hub. However, this influx has also led to a unique social phenomenon: a growing community of Brazilian women who arrive in Berlin without established professional networks or immediate employment opportunities. Utilizing a combination of netwoking methodology and qualitative methods the thesis investigates how participation in the labour market, facilitated by the support of the non-governmental organization (NGO) Janainas e.V., influences the sense of belonging experienced by these women. Janainas e.V. acts as an in bridging the gap between newcomers and the existing social and economic structures of the host country.

Key words: immigration, Portuguese speakers, women, belonging, Labour Market

Honeini Bachir: Strategies for Incorporating AI to Tackle Challenges in Humanitarian Work. September 2024

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This thesis explores the intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and humanitarian work, focusing on how recent developments in AI can be leveraged to address critical challenges faced by humanitarian organizations. Using a Design Science Research methodology, the study proposes conceptual AI solutions to improve operational efficiency in areas such as disaster response, resource allocation, and aid distribution. The research investigates key AI technologies including machine learning, neural networks, natural language processing, and generative AI, and examines their practical applications in humanitarian contexts, such as search and rescue, clean water access, and optimizing aid proposals. The thesis also addresses ethical considerations, advocating for a rights-based approach to AI implementation that ensures fairness, transparency, and respect for human dignity. By offering detailed blueprints for AI artifacts, this research aims to enhance the adaptability and effectiveness of humanitarian interventions in an era of increasing global crises.

Faust,  Alanna Nicole Borchert: Are you my Commons? An Analysis of two Urban Common Projects in Berlin, Germany. October 2024

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This thesis examines two urban commoning projects in Berlin—a public residency space in Neukölln and an urban garden in Kreuzberg—and how their organizational structures and socio-relational models influence the feelings and experiences of both the participants and the wider neighborhood community. Drawing on the theoretical frameworks of the global commons and the right to the city, this study investigates how these independent spaces resist neoliberal urban pressures, nurture social cohesion, and embody prefigurative politics. Research was conducted from April to September 2024 in Berlin, Germany. Grounded theory methodology guided the data collection process, which included observation, interviews, and active participation in the spaces. Key findings underscore the importance of a sense of belonging for sustained participation, the benefits of having a physical location, the impact of the spaces’ decisions to operate non-commercially, and how participants navigate the challenges and uncertainties inherent in DIY spaces. This research contributes to a growing body of work on urban commoning projects and their potential to create more sustainable, inclusive, and egalitarian communities.

Less, Caroline Rose: Social and Emotional Learning in Education: Building Conflict Resolution Skills in Students. August 2024

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In a world where conflict is unavoidable, integrating social and emotional learning (SEL) into school curriculums could be the key to fostering peaceful and supportive learning environments and granting students the skills needed to face inevitable conflicts. This thesis seeks to understand how the implementation of social and emotional learning within a school’s curriculum impacts students’ abilities to mitigate and resolve conflicts. Teachers and administrators will benefit from this research and social emotional learning implementation because the results ultimately contribute to students’ overall behavioral development and foster a more harmonious and supportive school environment. The primary objective of the research was to synthesize reports from researchers who have covered this topic with interviews of key informants who have a deep understanding of social emotional learning and student conflict. The approach to gaining understanding on this topic was through grounded theory research of ethnographic interviews of six people with education backgrounds and qualitative reviews of previous studies of other researchers. Data collected from the interviews was categorized in MaxQDA and qualitative readings were sought out through education based online databases. The research demonstrates the value of incorporating social and emotional learning into lesson plans and school curriculums for the development of students’ conflict management skills. It was learned that social and emotional learning can be taught through many methods with the same result of positive impacts on student behavior. The findings from the research suggest that implementing such skills in classrooms leads to students having more confidence, trust and self reliance in a variety of social situations.

Thellabhura Vithanage Samaranayake, Dilini:  Impacts of the recent economic crisis on its education in Sri Lanka, September 2024

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Absence of competent administration, subsequent mismanagement, deeply rooted corruption followed by politically driven shortsighted and unwise policy making have led Sri Lanka to a drastic economic meltdown declaring bankruptcy in 2022. As the economic crisis started to spread its detrimental hazardous effects all over the entire nation the vulnerable population who were already grappling with high rate of poverty were left with overwhelming challenges. High inflation, sky-rocketed fuel prices and shortage of medicine have thrown books at education in Sri Lanka making schooling unaffordable for many children from poor socio-economic family backgrounds.  This research thesis examined the impacts of the recent economic crisis on the education through the lenses of civil society in Sri Lanka. Data was collected from 20 participants who consisted of teachers, parents, principals, and students from government schools and some journalists in Sri Lanka. Semi-structured interviews were administered to gather information via these primary sources of the study. Newspaper reporting, TV news, web news articles, and journal auricles were used as secondary sources of the study.  The findings came out with detailed adverse and destructive impacts that the recent economic crisis has done on the student life and the quality of education provided in Sri Lanka.

Botachew, Tesfaye Petros: The Role of Religious Leadership in Inter-Ethnic Conflict Resolution:  A Case Study of the Nuer and Anuak ethnics in the Gambella Region of Ethiopia, September 2024

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The Gambella region of Ethiopia, characterized by its ethnic diversity, has long been a hotspot for inter-ethnic conflict, particularly between the Nuer and Anuak communities. These conflicts have been driven by a combination of historical grievances, competition over resources, and political tensions. In this complex and often volatile environment, religious leaders have emerged as key figures in efforts to mediate disputes and foster reconciliation. This study examines the critical role of religious leadership in resolving inter-ethnic conflicts between the Nuer and Anuak. It explores the strategies employed by religious leaders, assesses community perceptions of their effectiveness, and analyzes the socio-cultural and political dynamics that influence their peace building efforts. By focusing on the Gambella region, this research aims to provide a deep understanding of how religious leaders can leverage their moral authority and respected positions within the community to promote lasting peace and reconciliation. The insights gained from this case study could offer valuable lessons for other conflict-prone regions facing similar challenges. Through this exploration, the study seeks to highlight the potential of religious leadership as a vital component in the broader framework of conflict resolution and peace building in ethnically diverse settings.

Scheewe, Yvonne Desiree P: From Pixels to Peace: Translating Hate, Compassion, and Digital Activism to International Actions in the Real of Conflict Resolution, Reconciliation and Humanitarian Efforts. September 2024

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Social media has, and will continue, to evolve rapidly over time - both in its appearance, how it is used and the way it is regulated or monitored. This study looks at the growing influence of hate speech on social media, its detrimental impact on peacebuilding and conflict resolution efforts and how digital activism can work towards bridging that divide. This research emphasizes the dual role of social media as both a platform for harmful content and a powerful tool for positive change. It also highlights the challenges and opportunities presented by the rapid dissemination of misinformation, the anonymity of online users, and the echo chamber effect of social media algorithms, which often fuel polarization and violence. With the research gathered from previous studies and interviews conducted, the paper goes into in depth look at how traditional conflict resolution processes can be undermined by online hate escalating conflicts and creating a divide. To summarize and move forward with the study, a network action plan and logical framework are proposed to leverage digital activism in creating laws and policies that curb online hate and support humanitarian efforts. The network action plan outlines key interventions, such as reforming social media algorithms, promoting digital literacy, and fostering partnerships between activists, policymakers, and social media platforms. These actions are meant to integrate digital activism with traditional conflict resolution strategies, ensuring that digital activism and efforts from key actors contribute to peacebuilding and formation of policies that can tackle hate speech. The logical framework sets a 10-year starter roadmap for achieving these objectives, with clear, measurable milestones. The plan’s key goals include the reduction of hate speech through algorithmic reforms, the development of digital literacy programs to equip the public and activists with tools to counter misinformation, and advocacy campaigns to influence legislative changes. By collaborating with social media platforms and policymakers, digital activists can drive reforms that reduce divisive narratives and promote peace. Ultimately, this study provides a blueprint for stakeholders to use digital platforms in fostering reconciliation, reducing hate speech, and supporting traditional conflict resolution methods on a global scale to aid in conflict resolution and peacekeeping.

Kaya, Pinar: The Agenda of Abortion. March 2023.

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In recent years, the abortion debate has been put front and center in the political agenda of the United States. The procedure of abortion has been highly controversial in the US for decades, with support and decent on each side of the debate. Abortion had been legal and protected underthe US Constitution since 1973 but was overturned on June 24th, 2022. And within only 6 months of the overturning of Roe, 19 states have already banned or heavily restricted access to abortion. However, the issue of abortion has been heavily politicized with two major political parties, the Republican Party and the Democratic Party supporting opposing opinions on the matter. The Democratic Party supports the pro-choice movement which views abortion as a fundamental human right to reproductive healthcare and the Republican Party supports the prolife movement, which supports government control over the procedure and believes that abortion on demand should be outlawed. Each party has heavily featured abortion in their political agendas and the abortion debate has increasingly become a partisan issue, polarizing opinions and ideologies on each side of the divide. Upon the literature review four primary factors were identified, that have impacted the abortion debate in the US. The constitution, a rise in conservatism, political polarization/partisanship, and political agenda building. This study aims to answer how these key elements, the constitution, partisanship/political polarization, the rise of conservatism, and agenda building have impacted the state of reproductive rights and abortion, in the US, in the wake of the overruling of Roe v. Wade. The data collected in this thesis will be based on secondary data and a literature review, due to the study being purely theoretical and secondary. Also, as a wide field of research was involved in the thesis topic, an extensive range of data collection was not accessible. Therefore, as primary resources were not feasible or necessary for this study, comprehensive, relevant, and up-to-date data was referenced and cited accordingly. And data that is accessible,and that has already been collected by researchers and organizations will be analyzed and interpreted to develop new insight and conclusion on the given topic.

Al-Khouri, Franca: Schülerpaten Berlin e.V.: Reducing social inequalities through mentoring – Mid-term evaluation. July 2023.

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The Master thesis consists of an evaluation report onthe mentoring program executed by the German NGO “Schülerpaten Berlin e.V:”, that offers one-to-one mentoring for primary school and high school studentsin Berlin, who are socioeconomically disadvantagedand have an Arabic family background. The evaluation report focuses on analyzing the relevance, effectiveness and impact of the program, based on the actions and goalsof the NGOin the year 2022. The methodology is based on the evaluation framework by the OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation andDevelopment) and the understanding of impact of Phineo gAG, a German NGO. The data used in the report consists of interviews with the target group and another stakeholder, secondary monitoring data by “Schülerpaten Berlin e.V.” and scientific literature on the topic. The main findings are described as follows: The relevance of the program is confirmed, as the individual needs of the mentees can be covered through the individual mentoring. However, the effectiveness of the programneeds improvement in regards of defining and adjusting the goals of the program to the individual needs of the mentees. The impacts evaluation needs further monitoring and a larger scale evaluation to be sufficiently analyzed. The thesis was written in German and aims to contribute to the research done in regards to inequality in the German education system. In the conclusion, recommendations in how the mentoring program can be advanced are included.

Jung, Allison: Revolt Against the Modern World: Post-Feminism and the Women of the New American Right. July 2023.

Baganz, Melissa: Prevailing Political Violence in Kannur, India despite Track One Peace Talks. July 2023.

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This study examines why political violence continues in Kannur, India, despite track one peace talks. It also examined what needs to be adjusted in the design of peace processes for them to be successful in the context of Kannur, India. To answer the research questions, I developed a case study following Constructivist Grounded Theory Methods (Charmaz, 2006) about a political conflict between the BJP/RSS and the CPI (M) in Kannur, Kerala, India. Interviews were conducted with 39 people, and participant observation was conducted in Kannur. The key findings about why political violence prevails in Kannur despite the Track One peace talks are the pervasive culture of violence in Kannur, the exclusion of civil society from the peace processes, and the lack of process design, particularly the absence of a pre-negotiation phase.

Hübscher, Joëlle-Valérie: Exploring Identity and Human Connection Among Young Migrants in Athens: A Participatory Action Research Using the Method of Photovoice. July 2023.

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This thesis embarks on a deep exploration of the intricate tapestry of identity and human connection among young migrants in Athens, Greece. By employing aParticipatory Action Research methodology, the study delves into the narratives, experiences, and visual expressions of five young migrants who generously share their stories. The journey unfolds within the ReFOCUS Media Lab in Athens, where the participants engage in a three-week photovoice workshop. Through the creation of a compelling photo magazine, these young migrants are provided a platform to voice their experiences, aspirations, and challenges. This creative process not only expands their portfolios but also gives meaning to their photographs beyond technical skills. As the participants capture and interpret their surroundings, profound insights into the complexities of identity emerge. Identity is revealed as an ongoing and dynamic process, deeply intertwined with their experiences as migrants. The experience of migration itself infuses a transformative element into their lives, shaping an identity that is ever-evolving. Identity is further unveiled as a multifaceted construct, embracing diverse layers shaped by personal narratives, cultural influences, and societal expectations. These different facets allow young migrants to navigate the challenges of displacement, offering resilience and adaptability. However, these complexities also present challenges, such as grappling with labels like ‘refugee’, undergoing personal transformations, and contending with the influence of religion and politics. A central theme that emerges is the profound significance of human connections. While connections can bring joy, support, and a sense of community, they can also introduce challenges like misunderstandings and judgment. Ultimately, this thesis contributes to our understanding of the complex journeys of young migrants, highlighting the importance of fostering meaningful human connections in shaping their identities.

Adimasu, Bereket Keyema: Impacts of Development, Dispossession and Conflict in Omo Kuraz Sugar Factory: A Case Study of Mursi Community, Southwest Ethiopia. July 2023.

Ethiopia has witnessed changing governments for over eight decades, yet the pastoralism system has remained consistent. These administrations have generally endorsed anti-pastoralism as a means to uplift pastoralists. The current Ethiopian government has unveiled an ambitious plan to transform the country into a middle-income nation by 2025. These involve utilizing the riverine resources in lowland areas inhabited by pastoral communities for large-scale economic activities, mainly state-owned sugarcane plantations. Unfortunately, these initiatives often entail the forced relocation or resettlement of pastoral people from their ancestral lands, jeopardizing their traditional way of life and livelihoods. The main objective of this study is to evaluate the effects of development, eviction, and conflict on the Mursi community in southwest Ethiopia's Omo Kuraz Sugar Development Project. The researcher used a qualitative research methodology to accomplish this with the help of four distinct objectives and related research questions. Some data collection techniques used were focus groups, semi-structured interviews, and observations. A thematic analysis was conducted on primary and secondary data after data collection. The study investigates how the Mursi community continues to have their human and constitutional rights violated as they are forcibly removed from their ancestral lands by the current government. It also highlights that the government initially provides some social infrastructure for the community.Additionally, the study examines how the project has created economic opportunities for residents in the project area. The Mursi community has raised concerns about the Omo Kuraz Sugar Development Project, not only related to unpaid compensation but also due to their displacement from their ancestral lands, fears of cultural assimilation, and the competition for resources with neighboring ethnic groups. The study also explores how the presence of the sugar initiative affects the livelihoods of the Mursi community and neighboring tribes, often leading to conflicts. Despite these challenges, the Mursi community maintains strong network connections with various local and regional stakeholders. Overall, these developments have disrupted local activities and resulted in the community losing control of their land. Residents rarely consulted regarding development policies, and the study identifies that conflicts between the community and development projects stem from this unwelcome dispossession. The cumulative effect of these factors often leads to violence and displacement in the region.

Keywords: development, dispossession, conflict and pastoralist.

Hanson, Olivia: The Kiez is not asleep: Conflicts between Placemakers, Placekeepers and Displacers in the Markgrafendamm Neighbourhood. July 2023.

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Berlin’s inhabitants, thanks to the city’s history and to the Senate’s Zwischennutzung – or ‘interim use’ – strategy, have, for many years, and with few restrictions, had the opportunity to change the urban space by making new places. Now, this opportunity is significantly diminished. A sustained wave of investment in land and development is driving gentrification across the city, pushing out the places that communities wish to keep, and significantly affecting their ability to make new places. This thesis looks at how this process is unfolding in the neighbourhood around Markgrafendamm in Friedrichshain, Berlin, where the picture is further complicated by federal government plans to extend the A100 motorway through the Kiez. The thesis combines qualitative primary research with contemporary placemaking concepts (Courage 2021) and ideas about the ‘right to the city’ (Lefebvre 1968, Harvey 2008). It examines both the places made by communities in the Kiez (the clubs Renate and ://about blank, the cultural venue Zukunft, and the Laskerwiese Bürgergarten) and the places being made by real estate developers. It explores the placemaking conflicts that have arisen and makes recommendations for future public participation in Berlin’s development. There has been much research on the Zwischennutzung policy, but it has often stopped short of evaluating its long-term consequences for the city’s identity or for its inhabitants. This thesis addresses this research gap. It finds that these ‘interim’, community-built places have shaped Berlin and its identity on an international scale. It affirms the significant emotional impact on residents when these places, however temporary they were intended to be, are threatened with eviction or demolition. And it concludes that, although the heyday of Zwischennutzung may be over, its legacy lives on in residents’ understanding of their right to the city, and in their tactics of resistance, whether used against gentrification or the construction of motorways.

Dehnen, Elias: Revisiting the Humanitarian-Peace Nexus: the Challenges and Synergies of Cooperation between the International Committee of the Red Cross and the Colombian Truth Commission. September 2023.

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In recent years, discussions regarding the demand that humanitarian crisis management requires the combined efforts of various actors have gained new momentum. According to the Triple Nexus approach, humanitarian, development, and peace actors ought to intensify cooperation in crisis scenarios in order to enhance the effectiveness of their actions. Yet, the specific Nexus between peace and humanitarian actors remains largely unexplored by scholars and practitioners. The thesis addresses this research gap by providing a case study of a particular Humanitarian-Peace Nexus. Drawing upon expert interviews and document analysis, it scrutinises the challenges and syner-gies of cooperation between the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the Colombian Truth Commission. First, it illuminates to what extent the ICRC supported the Truth Commission during the latter’s mandate. Second, it analyses whether the ICRC can derive advantages from the legacy of the Truth Commission by focusing on a particular section of its final report. The subchapter “The truth is Rainbow” analyses patterns of violence against LGBTIQ persons within the context of the armed conflicts in Colombia. Including an in-depth analysis of this kind in a truth commission’s final report is without precedent. In this light, the thesis examines the implications of these findings for the ICRC's approach to Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) in Colombia. This thesis finds that the ICRC enriched the work of the Colombian Truth Commission by providing ad-visory assistance on matters related to International Humanitarian Law, but refrained from sharing its own testimonials with the body. Additionally, the thesis suggests that the ICRC in Colombia could enhance its protection and assistance strategies by delving deeper into the content and methodologies of the Truth Commission’s LGBTIQ subchapter. This is substantiated by providing concrete examples and recommen-dations concerning the four areas ‘sensitisation and context analysis’, ‘psychosocial and medical assis-tance’, ‘prevention’ as well as ‘network building’. This thesis advises that it would be beneficial for the ICRC in Colombia to request cooperation with actors of the Truth Commission's still existing network to learn from their methodologies and local knowledge. This is in line with the ICRC’s understanding of Nexus approaches as an opportunity to exchange analysis and expertise.

Dhaouadi, Ahlem: Final Evaluation of the Project „Empowering Civil Society“. July 2023.

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This thesis provides an in-depth analysis of the role of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in promoting sustainable stabilization and social cohesion in post-conflict settings, specifically focusing on regions within North-eastern (Deir Ezzor, Raqqa) and North-western Syria (Afrin, Northern Aleppo). Using the evaluation of the "Empowering Syrian Civil Society" project as a case study, a joint initiative by AlphaCorp and BetaGroup Syria from January 2022 to July 2023, the research draws on the theoretical frameworks of conflict sensitivity and no-harm approach, aid as a contextual factor, sustainability of aid, and localization and the need for a coherent response. Incorporating the conflict sensitivity and no-harm approach theories, the study delves into how CSOs can navigate volatile environments, ensuring interventions neither exacerbate existing tensions nor inadvertently create new ones. The role of aid emerges as a significant contextual factor, influencing the socio-political dynamics and the effectiveness of stabilization efforts. This research further examines how to make aid sustainable and contextual, emphasizing the need to understand and adapt to the specific needs and conditions of the target areas. The final pillar, localization, underscores the importance of a coherent response, advocating for aid strategies that are tailored to local realities and that harness the capabilities of local actors, such as CSOs. Methodologically rooted in community dialogues, capacity-building trainings, and participatory initiatives, the research captures diverse perspectives, with special attention to marginalized groups. This master's thesis offers a comprehensive evaluation of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Syria, examining their effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability. Findings underscore that CSOs have effectively strengthened community engagement, emphasizing inclusivity and the inclusion of marginalized groups. While celebrated as transformative agents for service and advocacy, there is an emphasized need for CSOs to enhance their advocacy approaches and engage more robustly with policymakers. Efficiency assessments highlighted areas for refinement, particularly in trainer selection and content personalization. The emphasis is placed on the pivotal role of clear communication guidelines in averting operational clashes. In considering sustainability, while capacity-building efforts are laudable, the precariousness of funding stands out, prompting a call for innovative financial strategies. Recommendations for the future stress the importance of training enhancement, long-term planning, and fostering diverse partnerships. To conclude, this thesis underscores the transformative potential of CSOs in post-conflict recovery, particularly when interventions are grounded in well-articulated theoretical frameworks and are in tune with the local context.

Jasini, Kevin: Conflict-Sensitive Project Evaluation of ’Promoting Rights, Inclusiveness, Dignity and Equality for LGBT in Albania and Kosovo (Prive II/+)’ Project. September 2023.

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The thesis presents a conflict-sensitive evaluation of the PRIDE II/+ project, an implementation started in February 2020 and funded by the European Union and the Agence Française de Développement for a period of 36 months. The project targeted Albania and Kosovo nationally, as well as specific regions within Albania, aiming to continue the support for LGBTI+ focused NGOs in the targeted areas, where very important work is being carried out on empowering LGBTI+ community members and supporting the advancement of LGBTI+ rights. Despite the societal developments of the past years, LGBTI+ people continue to be underrepresented and targeted by violence and discrimination. The evaluation, which is presented in the thesis's second half, is preceded by a thorough conflict sensitivity analysis. The inclusion of conflict-sensitive methodologies to the usual evaluation framework deriving from the Logical Framework Approach as well as the OECD DAC Network criteria on evaluation, presents a first attempt at addressing the development achieved by this project more holistically and measure its impact through new lenses, representing current trends and academic developments in fields of international development and cooperation.

Huber, Judith: The Russian Invasion of Ukraine as Discussed on the Turkish Online Platform Ekşi Sözlük. September 2023.

Montijo, Yuriditzi Pascacio: Crafting Integration out of Difference, Pride, and Maternal Love with migrant District-Mothers in Berlin: an Intersectional-Asperger perspective. October 2023.

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This work explores the concept of integration from two perspectives: my experience as migrant woman and Intersectional-Asperger persona and the work of the district-mothers in a two-hour space for crafting at a Neukölln family center, in Berlin. The main question is: “How is integration defined in a two-hour space of crafting between district-mothers from and within an intersectional-Asperger perspective?” To approach this research, I combine two qualitative methodologies: Autoethnography and Grounded Theory. The use of the first one has the aim of sharing and connecting my personal experience as migrant and intersectional-Asperger to a broader relational, cultural, and political context. The use of the second one is based on the idea of constructing knowledge from data that is situated in a particular position, perspective and experience. These migrant women work to assist other migrant women to integrate in the Berlin system by means of recognizing and respecting the difference, pride, and maternal love.

Duss, Barbara: Clownerie und Konflikttransformation. October 2023.

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The focus of this work is on clowning and conflict transformation in war and crisis zones. The specific question is: Can clowning transform conflicts? Exactly about this I could not find any research. The individual chapters deal on the one hand theoretically with clownery and on the other hand with the analysis of the research material and the conducted expert interviews. About the categories found a film belonging to the master thesis was cut, which presents the research work in 19 minutes and lets it come alive. The research results are compared with existing theories from peace research and social change theories in the last chapter. Many overlaps were found. Without being able to fully answer the researc question, the hypothesis is confirmed: If clowning were installed as a permanent tool in peace work, it would be easier for affected people in crisis areas to find new ways of dealing, to admit feelings and to process their trauma and to set a firm foot in the present again. Thus, this work opens the dialogue between experts in clowning and peace research.

Lingg, Rosana Teresa/Wernart, Julia Christina: Establishing Fruitful Partnerships in Global Health. What are the Needs of Global Health Practicioners Working in International Collaborations in Order to Foster Fruitful Partnerships? October 2023.

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Professionals in Global Health often struggle with the challenge of managing the human and interpersonal aspects of international collaborations and strive to move beyond traditional patterns to more equitable and effective partnerships. This paper explores the needs of professionals in international cooperation within the field of Global Health in order to foster fruitful partnerships. Valuable insights were gained through qualitative research in the context of a training on Participatory Leadership. The focus is not on theoretical interest, but rather on the practical relevance of this topic for those who work in the field on a daily basis. A multilayered approach is used here, which includes a preliminary survey, expert interviews and participant observation. Overcoming challenges in international collaborations, awareness for diversity, communication skills, Networking opportunities and raised awareness of power relations are identified as crucial needs to be tackled in the future. Included aspects to reflect on are colonial legacies, inequitable funding opportunities, gender inequalities, cultural differences, misunderstandings, lacking exchange, intersectionality, and political dynamics among others. What emerges clearly is that Global Health professionals involved in international collaborations are confronted with numerous challenges and underlying unmet needs. The objective of this research is therefore to highlight said needs in order to promote fruitful partnerships by raising awareness.

Carmona Cano, Mónica: Enfermeros Mexicanos en Alemania: Un Estudio de la Vida Cotidiana Durante el Proceso de Homologación Profesional en Berlin. November 2023.

Kreutzberg, Hendrik: Eine Analyse der Chancen und Hürden bei der dezentralen Unterbringung und Wohnsitznahme von Geflüchteten in Brandenburg. November 2023.

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Die vorliegende Masterarbeit führt eine umfassende Untersuchung der Chancen und Hürden, die mit der dezentralen Unterbringung und Wohnsitznahme von Geflüchteten in Brandenburg verbunden sind, durch. Die qualitative Datenanalyse basiert methodisch auf der Grounded Theory Methodology (GTM). Die vorliegende Arbeit geht dezidiert auf die Hürden und Chancen bei der Unterbringung von Geflüchteten in Brandenburg ein. Eine kritische Gegenüberstellung von rechtlichen Vorschriften und Praktiken vor Ort wird durchgeführt, um Einblicke zu gewinnen, wie eine erfolgreiche dezentrale Unterbringung und Wohnsitzname gefördert werden kann. Verschiedene in den Landkreisen angewandte Strategien werden gegenübergestellt, um aus der Analyse handlungsleitende Empfehlungen abzuleiten. Die Forschung verfolgt einen partizipativen Ansatz, um sicherzustellen, dass die Stimmen und Perspektiven der Teilnehmenden angemessen repräsentiert und respektiert werden. Ethische Überlegungen werden während der gesamten Studie streng beachtet. Trotz der umfassenden Analyse erkennt die Arbeit bestimmte Einschränkungen an, einschließlich des begrenzten räumlichen und zeitlichen Umfangs der Studie, der einige analytische Möglichkeiten einschränken kann. Die Forschung hebt auch die Notwendigkeit weiterer umfassender Daten, insbesondere quantitativer Daten, hervor, um die Robustheit der Ergebnisse und Empfehlungen zu erhöhen. Zusammenfassend bietet die Masterarbeit eine kritische Untersuchung der zentralen und dezentralen Unterbringung und Wohnsitznahme von Geflüchteten in Brandenburg.

Gómez de Teresa, Aurelia: Unearthing Roots, Cultivating Connections: An Intersectional Exploration of Loneliness and Empowerment among Latin American Women in Berlin. November 2023.

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This research examines the subjective experiences of Latin American migrant women in Berlin, with a specific focus on understanding the factors that influence the feeling of loneliness they experience and the strategies they employ to empower themselves. Adopting an intersectional perspective, this study explores the interplay between identity, emotions, and the migration experience. It sheds light on the transformative journey of Latin American migrant women in a transnational context, illuminating the diverse challenges and opportunities they encounter as they navigate new cultural and social landscapes. The theoretical framework of this study encompasses concepts related to emotions and migration, the subjective experience of loneliness, intersectionality, notions of home and belonging, identity, and stigma. Employing qualitative research methods, this study is rooted in Participatory Action Research and utilizes data collection techniques such as digital ethnography, participant observation, and in-depth interviews. The resulting analysis unfolds across three non-linear phases of the migrant experience: "Arriving," "Searching," and "Finding." These phases elucidate the complexities of adaptation, the barriers faced in acclimating to a new cultural context, and the emergence of empowerment strategies and solidarity networks.

Keywords: loneliness, migration, emotions, intersectionality, empowerment, solidarity.

More, Haley Winona: Unity in the Community. A Study of How an Online Independent Radio Station Unites Music, Community & Social Action. November 2023.

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This thesis looks at how Refuge Worldwide, an online independent community radio station based in Berlin, Germany, has established a community with its diverse intersection of interests and what the impact of it has been upon those involved. A project that began as a fundraising platform to support non-profit and grassroots organisations, Refuge, as a radio station, pushes the boundaries of what community radio can be. From the findings of this study it has been made clear that Refuge’s impact of its content and actions spreads beyond the confines of the digital radio airwaves. The findings of this study make it clear that Refuge's impact extends beyond the confines of the digital radio airwaves. Ultimately, this thesis strives to celebrate Refuge Worldwide as a multifaceted community-oriented radio station, which strives to commemorate the importance of music while facilitating socio-political change in Berlin and beyond.

Lindhout, Lonneke Francisca Johanna: Threading the needle. Can SMEs contribute to sustainable development for the BoP actors in their supply chains? November 2023.

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Can social businesses promote the socio-economic well-being of workers by providing an alternative to the capitalist system these workers usually have to navigate? This thesis will look into macro, micro and meso dimensions of analysis to see where power dynamics influence contemporary working class employment relationships and where avenues for social impact can be found. Intercultural communication and value systems based on social stratification need to be considered in project designs to keep businesses from doing harm as they are trying to do good. A different type of value capturing within supply chains is also considered, as relationships in a production network do not merely indicate the addition of economic value to a product, but can also indicate the addition of social value through the utilisation of alternative business practices and the information this gives the customer. SMEs navigate a complex system of power to be able to reach Base of Pyramid actors in peripheral production zones and even though they might not be able to guarantee long-lasting relationships, they do show an alternative to the exploitative and capitalist system these people are usually victim to.

Giannoulis, Gerasimos: Understanding the challenges and the opportunities of integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into social transformation – The role of AI language models in research. November 2023

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With a foundation in cultural technology and communication, and enriched by handson experience in grassroots organizations, this research delves into the challenges and opportunities of integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into social transformation. The central question explored is the development of a comprehensive framework for integrating AI language models into social research, ensuring ethical considerations, cultural sensitivity, and technological compatibility. Drawing from a blend of planned social action, networking, participatory research methodologies, and grounded theory, this research employs expert interviews to gain a deep understanding of AI's societal impact.. The AI Societal Integration Landscape showcases the complex stakeholder network, emphasizing collaboration and ethical direction. Quantitative insights painted a narrative of perceptions and beliefs centered around AI's potential in social research. Literature reviews highlighted both the promise and challenges of AI in social research. The research culminates in a framework emphasizing ethics, cultural awareness, and transparency. The research concludes with practical implications, emphasizing the interplay between technology, culture, and societal transformation, and offers recommendations for future exploration.

Hajos, Yael: The Professional Identities of Conflict Practitioners – An Exploratory Research. November, 2023

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This master thesis is exploratory research that investigated the professional identity of conflict practitioners, an understudied field. It did so through interviews with seven participants, using a grounded theory approach. It identified eight core categories that contribute to the professional identity of the practitioners: motivation, personal characteristics, responsibilities, strategies and tools, professional journey, stakeholder engagement, personal well-being, and the perception of peace and conflict as processes. Key findings highlight the importance of personal history, ethical practice, strategic approaches, continuous learning, empathy, and emotional regulation in shaping professional identity. The study also found the practitioners' view of peace and conflict as ongoing endeavors and their own commitment to transformative change. The research offered foundational insights into the conflict practitioners' identity and suggested directions for future studies across different contexts and cultures that can help contribute to this body of knowledge. Hence, positively contributing to the training of conflict practitioners, and consequently the stakeholders affected by them.

Al Qurashi, Abdullah: Integration of the Arab Community: An Analysis on the Intercultural Environment in Berlin. September 2022.

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In this study, I will focus on the Arab community within Berlin and analyze how interacting, communicating, and co-existing with different cultures and nationalities impacts our societies. Therefore, I aim to provide a theoretical framework on how the Arab community within Berlin plays a role in creating this multicultural and diverse city. The objective of this study is to analyze the positive and negative effects of coexisting with a different culture and how it also shapes the identity of Berlin. Through this process, I’ll focus on arguments regarding the history of Germany and specific Arab countries, to show the similarities in certain views regarding freedom and rights of the citizens. I will go on to highlight the drives and motives of Arab individuals to migrate to Berlin through conducting interviews and analyzing various interviews posted online. Through using scholarly sources and articles, I will explain how this migration of major change, adapting, and integrating in a new city impacted the social and economic environment within Berlin. I aim to focus on the identity of individuals and how transnational communities have also evolved due to a strong sense of individualism and pride in their country and nation. This can be seen through the specific clothing and certain food and ingredients. The neighborhoods and demographics of Berlin have also changed with the expanding migration of the past years; therefore, I will highlight this change and explain how Berlin is in the present day.

Keywords: Berlin, Arab, Intercultural, Diversity, Integration, Communication, Immigration

Bey, Morad Aziz: Being Black in the German workplace: a qualitative analysis of experieces of discrimination and issues of race. September 2022.

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The exact figures are unknown, black people are thought to be one of Germany’s smallest minorities, albeit one of the most visible. This is especially true in the workplace, where black individuals have often become the faces of diversity campaigns, while generally being the least represented in the actual spaces. Reports of workplace discrimination on the basis of ethnic origin have also been increasing in the past few years, with many black people reporting being discriminated on the basis of their skin color or appearance (the most commonly known markers for blackness). Often this discrimination is subtle and hard to identify, and even much less so to report adding to the burden of these experiences. There has been little done in studying or addressing this phenomenon in the German context, not only for a lack of bureaucratic motivation, but also because official statistics do not include race as a category for measure and as such cannot begin to quantify the experiences of black individuals. In this study, I will investigate experiences of discrimination and issues of race that black people face in the workplace. I conducted in-depth semi-structured interviews with five participants about these experiences. Thematic analysis was then used to analyze the data I collected. The findings show that in the workplace experience discrimination and uneasiness around issues of race in threegeneral categories: through the behavior of actors in the workplace, the workplace environment and structure, and through their own internal processing and behavior. We will come to find though this research that in addition to the normal work stresses that a black person deals with, they must contend with the cumulative burdens of discrimination and unease that can have negative impacts on workplace performance and mental and physical health outcomes. In the end, recommendations will be made for further research in the hopes that interventions can be created that help bring more job satisfaction and better productivity to black people in the German workplace by alleviating these burdens.

Jackson, Olivia: The Impact of a Collaborative Professional Network on Special Education Outcomes: A case study focusing on elementary-aged students located in North Carolina, USA. September 2022.

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The purpose of this case study was to determine if daily networking resource support would positively impact the social emotional learning and end of year benchmark grades of three elementary-aged students who were a part of a cross-categorical resource class located in Cary,North Carolina, USA. Upon research, the following research question was proposed: “Will the implementation of networking strategies improve the end of year benchmark scores of three students with documented disabilities who are enrolled in a cross-categorical resource class?” This study was intended to add to the body of knowledge regarding best practices and policies regarding academic support programs for students with diagnosed disabilities. It also highlights the importance and need for gaining more knowledge and understanding of research in correlation between cohesive networks and special education programs for elementary aged students. Extensive data was collected on the three students throughout the 2021-2022 school year by the cross-categorical resource teacher. Also, a comprehensive network for each student was formed and measured to provide support and interventions in order to improve their performance on the relational indicator: the end of year testing benchmarks. In conclusion of the results, all three students’ benchmark scores improved over the course of the academic year. However, none of the students met their end-of-year goals. This suggests that the implementation of network strategies was helpful, but it however did not significantly impact their academic outcomes.

Jreige, Salma & Van Der Wal, Jelmer: Environmental Factors and the Environment in the Context of Syria and the Uprising of 2011. September 2022.

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In the age of climate change and neoliberalism, environmental and social injustices are higher than ever. This world order has led to the degradation of the living conditions of millions of people, threatening their basic rights, livelihood, and existence. The effects of this are felt unequally thorough to the globe, and within each context as well. Activism and protests are on the rise accordingly, demanding dignity and change of order.

This research examines the environmental factors that contributed to socio-economic breaking point of the Syrian Uprising of 2011. Over 60 years of one party and one-man rule, in conjunction with market liberalization and political oppression, have left millions of Syrian in dire situation, for the benefit of the small elite. Consolidating political power and profit at the expense of the environment and people, has left most Syrians jobless, hungry, and suffering from the worst drought in the country’s recent history. With no political means of expression or change, environmentalism of the poor remains their only option.

Liane, Karen Mathilde: How do we solve conflicts in extreme situations. May 2022.

Schikowski, Isabel Chiara: The Violence of Heteronormativity – A Thematic Analysis of Normative Violence in the Everyday Life of Trans Women in Berlin. March 2022.

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This qualitative research seeks to explore how trans women in Berlin experience normative violence in day to day situations. Furthermore, this research demonstrates the ways how heteronormativity influences our coming into being as a subject: to be a subject in the social sphere means to be shaped through the regulatory power of heteronormativity, which confers our corporeal and social reality, and our understanding of life. The determining factor in this regulatory power is the notion that there are two, and two only, genders that reflect biological sex. As trans women embody a reality that differs from this framework, their very existence poses a challenge to heteronormativity, and they experiencing misrecognition, discrimination and violence. This paper argues that this misrecognition, discrimination and violence is preceded by, and enabled through, the normative violence. In-depth interviews and one focus group with ten trans women in Berlin expose that their experiences of violence in everyday situations are situated in a framework of normative violence produced through the binary logic of biological sex.

Terfa, Jiregna Tadese: The humanitarian crisis in Tigray, Ethiopia: narratives and approaches. May 2022.

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The war in the Tigray region has caused a massive humanitarian crisis, and the consequences of the war have framed narratives around the crisis. The study aims at exploring the powerful narratives of the humanitarian crisis in Tigray, Ethiopia, examining the approaches of international aid agencies and indicating the pathways for effective implementation of humanitarian principles. The qualitative research methodology has been employed, and semistructured in-depth interviews with key informants have been conducted. The data collected from in-depth interviews have been analyzed through critical discourse analysis, and secondary data analyzed systematically. The study explored that the Government of Ethiopia (GoE) has been accused of using starvation as a weapon of war in the Tigray region. However, the study revealed that the starvation narrative had not been scientifically proved, and it has been narrated for media consumption. The Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF), on the other hand, has been alleged for using sexual violence as a military tactic. The study shows that though all warring parties have committed sexual violence, it has not been used as a weapon ofwar. The study investigated that the Tigray Peoples Liberation Front (TPLF) has been blamedfor enlisting child soldiers using aid foods as a precondition. The study indicated that humanitarian aid had not been used as a criterion to recruit children though children are fighting alongside the TPLF forces. The study explored that free access to the humanitarian route had been a challenge for the smooth humanitarian operations in the Tigray region. The deliberate blockage, excessive bureaucracies and the aid agencies' approach have been a bottleneck. The study discovered that the politicization of humanitarian assistance and failure to uphold UN humanitarian principles leads to aid workers' attacks. The study further explored that the involvement of aid agencies and their staff in the humanitarian business and the war narratives has led to the suspension of aid agencies and expulsion of United Nations (UN) staff.

Keywords: Humanitarian Crisis, Humanitarian Aid, Starvation, Narratives, Approaches

Matamala, Tomás Felipe: Evaluación de programa de retorne para solicitantes de asilo Serbios en Berlin. April 2022.

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The aim of this research is to conduct a project, normative, external and ex-post evaluation of the Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration (AVRR) programme for the cases of the Serbian diaspora in Germany in 2016 and 2021, implemented through the humanitarian project REAG/GARP (Reintegration and Emigration Programme for Asylum Seekers in Germany/Government Assisted Repatriation Programme). It would appear that the objectives proposed by the project are in line with those of the International Organisation for Migrants (IOM) and these, in turn, are in line with established agreements on human rights and humanitarian action related to the phenomenon of migration. However, the study aims to determine whether these objectives have been met both at the beginning of their application and at present and, in turn, whether they meet the priorities and needs of the beneficiary population, i.e. whether the return process meets the expectations of asylum seekers and whether the conditions for reintegration are effectively in place once the return to their places of origin has been implemented. It will also seek to identify the factors that influence the progressive decrease in the number of cases of return of the Serb diaspora in the last 5 years.

Rodríguez Ruiz, Felipe: El baile como expresión y reivindicación de los cuerpos disidentes de la comunidad Queer afectada por la violencia policial en la protesta social en Bogotá. April 2022.

Salinas Gamarra, Silvana Esperanza: Miradas Locales y las Relaciones que se Forjan en los Procesos de Innovación en Bolivia. Octubre 2022.

Abstract:

El tema central de este trabajo es el análisis de la relación de los actores en procesos de innovación en un territorio específico. De la(s) definicion(es) de innovación nos ocuparemos más adelante. Es de la importancia de la innovación en los procesos de desarrollo, con lo que se inicia el análisis de la problemática, porque en pleno Siglo XXI y en medio de lo que se ha venido a denominar la “revolución del conocimiento”, no se puede pasar por alto la importancia de su utilización, especialmente en los procesos de innovación, a partir de los años 80, que es un periodo clave en el inicio del diseño de políticas de fomento a la innovación (Kline & Rosenberg, 1986) (OCDE, 1996) lo que ha llevado a identificar distintos tipos de bases de conocimiento en los diversos sectores empresariales (analítico, sintético y simbólico) que afectan al tipo de fuentes de conocimiento que precisan las correspondientes empresas (Asheim, et al., 2007). Los usuarios de este conocimiento, provenientes particularmente de las investigaciones académicas, han sido en gran medida las empresas, y entre estas las empresas manufactureras. Pero este uso diríamos un poco restringido, no tiene por qué continuar así, ya que son muchos los actores sociales de cualquier contexto que pueden beneficiarse de los conocimientos para la innovación y utilizarlos en otros ámbitos. En Bolivia, que es el contexto de este estudio, se reconoce ampliamente a diferentes niveles la importancia de la innovación, del conocimiento, de la ciencia y de la tecnología para el desarrollo del país. Sin embargo, hay un debate abierto actualmente sobre la relación existente entre la identidad cultural de una comunidad y su proceso de desarrollo. Se trata de una cuestión extremadamente delicada en la que intervienen múltiples factores (sociales, económicos, pero especialmente políticos) que hacen difíciles en ocasiones los análisis objetivos de estos temas. Y hay propuestas desde distintos campos del conocimiento, como el de la educación, para articular estos aspectos: la identidad cultural y los procesos de desarrollo (Orduna Allegrini, 2003) 2

El tema de la “identidad” en un sentido amplio es uno de los temas actuales más importantes, y en Bolivia es un tema crucial, como de forma explícita -o implícita- no solamente los actores entrevistados en el contexto de la gestión de innovación en Bolivia lo dejan entrever, sino a un nivel más amplio, los temas centrales y conflictos en el territorio

Weffer Martínez, Elizabeth: La Comunidad Étnica de la Guajira Colombiana se Moviliza y Enfrenta a Transnacionales Extractivistas del Carbón en sus Territorios Ancestrales. Noviembre 2022.

Abstract:

La comunidad étnica wayuu y afordescendiente de la guajira colombiana, asentadas en el enclave extractivista de carbón de Cerrejón defienden sus derechos étnicos mediante el activismo judicial y la movilización, cuando el Capital de Inversión Extranjero propone la desviación de la principal fuente hídrica el río Ranchería y su afluente el arroyo Bruno, en el territorio semidesértico de LaGuajira. Las comunidad fortalecen su capital social de beneficio haciendo alianzas de bonding, bridging y linking para transformar su forma de relacionamiento con el Estado colombiano y el CIE; logrando hacer respetar el derecho máximo la consulta previa, que favorece a 400 de las 3,500 comunidades que conforman a esta comunidad étnica.

Pernice, Marie: Wie Mütter im Brunnenviertel zwischen infrastrukturellem Wandel und Alltagsleben mit Kindern, öffentliche Orte aneignen und Sozialräume schaffen. Januar 2021

Sandel de Mallqui, Helena: Transkulturelle Begegnungen: Leben in Zwischenräumen “in between”. Eine Studie über die Lebenswelten transkultureller Partnerschaften. November 2021

Behrendt, Jacob: Coming from Different Worlds: Institutional Logistics and Economies of Worth and their Relationships in the Field of Smart City Berlin. März 2021

Brill, Antonia: Limits of solidarity in response to the humanitarian crisis in Greece: an ethnographic research from Athens to Lesvos Island. Juni 2021

Fonseca, Philip:  One Result, Many Stories: How Applicants to the Somerville Cares Fund Challange Generalizations about Struggling during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Januar 2021

Girard, Jerome Bhari: Homelessness in Castries St. Lucia. März 2021

Hussaini, Ali Reza: The Qualitative and Networking Analysis of Social Media. November 2021

Kalantarian, Seyedeh Moloud: Analysis of the impact and extent of participation of people with migrant background as participants in integration policy and their influence on it. November 2021.

Kirmse, Tara Marie: „Administrating Precarity“: Ice Immigration Detention in T. Don Hutto. Februar 2021

López Casarrubias, Jocelyn Yazmín & Rizzato, Flavia: Precarious Work Conditions and Emotional Labor in the Food Delivery Industry in Berlin. November 2021

Mebune, Nkwelle Divine: An Assessment of the Role of the Cameroon Diaspora in the Struggle for the Independence of Southern Cameroon (Ambazonia): The Case oft he Southern Community Living in Berlin, Germany. November 2021.

Mamoun, Adong Betty Bashir: A Study to Examine Contributing Factors to Early Marriage among girls and boys in Juba County, Central Equatoria State of South Sudan. November 2021.

Marr, Cassandra; Rienmüller, Kristina: Reconnecting tot he Body and Generating Solidarity through Activism: Exploring the Somatic Experience of Feminist Based Activism. November 2021

Mena, Wogene Berhanu: From There to Here: Examining the Nexus between Conflict at Home and the Ethiopian Diaspora Organizations Relations in Germany. November 2021

Moloud Kalantarian, Seyedeh: Analysis of the Impact and Extent of the Participation of People with Migrant Background as Participants in Integration Policy and their influence on it. November 2021

Orlando, Camilla Teresa: Equality Education Opportunity in Germany: Statistical and Empirical Analysis Regarding Parent’s Effect on Educational Attainment of Children. November 2021

Vandchali, Azin Alizadeh: Designing a Supportive Platform to Promote Women of Colour’s Sexual and Reproductive Health. März 2021

Almaraz Reyes, Silvana: Desde la comunidad y con el mundo: reinventando los caminos de la educación superior comunitaria a partir de una experiencia en la Sierra Norte de Oaxaca, México. Januar 2021

Alvarado Pulido, Sara Jessinia: Política migratoria y perspectiva cultural – Apuntes para la construcción de una política pública de atención a población migrante en Bogotá. Dezember 2021

Amador Chamorro, Verónica Catalina: Interacciones simbólicas entre mundos sociales empiricos en Kolkata, India. Januar 2021

Cardona Garzón, Daniela María: La representación social de Colombia en Alemania: Representaciones sociales de colombianos en Berlín. Februar 2021

Ccoto Curi, Edelmira: Enfoque de género en el currículo educativo peruano, Análisis del discurso parlamentario, Januar 2021

Espinosa Riera, Gisela: El fenómeno de la transmigración – un estudio empírico con mujeres hispanohablantes en Berlín. Januar 2021

Hernández Casas, Sofia: Sobreviviendo Berlín. Capital social como forma de resiliencia desde una perspectiva de migración transnacional. April 2021

Ilisiu, Ana-Maria: Un campo en tensión: ¿la aspiración de la praxis o la praxis de la aspiración? Sobre la articulación práctica del feminismo socialista e internacionalista de Brot und Rosen. Februar 2021

Linares Soto, Ana Maria: ACCIONES COLECTIVAS SOLIDARIAS DE LAS MUJERES DE LA DIÀSPORA COLOMBIA: Voces que construyen paz. November 2021

López Henao, Sara: Migración de semillas. Una mirada sensible a los retos actuales de las instituciones educativas colombianas, en los procesos de inclusión e integración de la juventud migrante venezolana a su comunidad estudiantil. Februar 2021

Martínez Alegria, Valeria Patricia: Red NICA-INFO: Autoayuda y red de apoyo para solicitantes de asilo político nicaragüenses en Alemania. Februar 2021

Matamala Aedo, Tomás Felipe: Evaluación de programa de retorno para solicitantes de asilo serbios en Berlín. April 2022

Menéndez Besada –Lombana, Manuela: Disidencia, pena y resistencia en Colombia: el caso de mujeres en el 2020. Januar 2021

Pedrón Hurtado, Luis Aljenadro: El poder del capital social de las parejas binacionales en Alemania. Juni 2021

Peña González, Kary Doraly: Empoderamiento informativo de la mujer hispanohablante en contra de la violencia doméstica en Berlín, Alemania. März 2021

Puche Quiñonez, Claudia Lucia: EVALUACIÓN DEL ÁREA AUDIOVISUAL, PROGRAMA „FORMACIÓN Y CREACIÓN ARTÍSTICA“ (CREA). November 2021

Lorenz, Marina Christina: Flucht und Schwangerschaft – Die Identitätstranstheorie – Eine grounded Theory Studie. Januar 2020

Rahmani, Narjess: The Minimal Political Participation of Tunisians and New Forms of Political Participation. Mai 2020

Prado Carcovich, Olga: Overcoming Poverty through Social Projects. An Analysis of Young People from Two Favelas in Rio de Janeiro. Juli 2020

Beckenkamp, Nicolas Samuel: Political apathy of youth in the federal republic of Germany. A contemplation of the tendency of shrinking interest in political participation. Juli 2020

Tun, Madi: Acculturation Experiences of International Students in Berlin. September 2020.

Schoch, Rahel: Are you gonna Stay (too)? A case study on the influence of social networks on the decision of students or young professionals where to settle down after finishing their program. September 2020

Zvulun, Merav: Interactions between contraceptive use and reproductive and sexual health: analysis of young multi-cultural expat women. September 2020.

Mckenzie, Mary Catherine: Identification of gaps in competency based primary patient safety (and quality) assessment indicators in order to increase effectiveness in evaluating helathcare interprofessionals´ attitudinal characteristics and clinical functionality, within  the European (and wider) context. November 2020

Drescher, Edna Love: Conflicts in Ecovillages. A case study of UnaVillage Herzerhof. What factors caused the bitter conflict at UnaVillage Herzerhof, how can it be managed, and what lessons can be learned to prevent such conflicts in the future? November 2020

Wulfkuhle, Franziska and Matzenauer, Johanna: Why Loiter? Introducing an intersectional conflict approach to women and public space in India. Dezember 2020

Mirza, Balsam: The effect of genocide on social identity: the case of Yazidi community in Sinjar after Isis genocide. Dezember 2020

Malish Obede, Julius Eresto: A Study to examine Cultural Beliefs and their Implications on women in Accessing Perinatal Health Care in the defunct Yei River State, South Sudan. Dezember 2020

Bol Aher, Arol: The Conflict of Transboundary water resources and hydropolitics of the Nile River. A case study of Grand Ethiopia Renaissance Dam. Dezember 2020.

Ba Rahim, (Sam) Mohammed: Loneliness & Online Platforms Interactionism. A visibility study thesis aiming to propose an IT project design to help reducing loneliness in the European Union using online platforms. Dezember 2020

Stratenwerth, Anna Julia: Measuring social competences in rural areas (in the context of Poland). Dezember 2020

Pavan, Camilla: One, no one and one hundred thousand: consecuences of the Corona Virus on social cohesion in the Bergamo province. Dezember 2020

Märtin, Sabrina: Exploring the experiences of Female sex workers in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania: An Elaboration on various methods or measures which can support women working in prostitution to exit prostitution and fight against violence. Dezember 2020

Wendel, Nina Serene: Inhabiting place: the affective dimensions of belonging and home in forced migrants´ everyday life in Berlin. Dezember 2020

Catalán Ojeda, Nuria G.: Iniciativa Chan Ka Vergel, recuperación de prácticas agroforestales; hacia una ecología de saberes. Februar 2020

Schieche, Kerstin: Internationale Fachkräfte und die deutsche Sprache – Integration von qualifizierten Migranten in der Großstadt Berlin, ohne dass diese die Landessprache beherrschen. September 2019

Basdinkci, Burcu: Salafismus als Jugendkultur. Anschlussfähigkeiten (männlicher) muslimischer Jugendlicher mit Migrationshintegrund zur salafistischen Szene. September 2019

Reuß, Lukas: Zwischen Stillstand und Aufbruch – Zur Frage des Männlichkeitskonzepts junger Männer im gegenwärtigen gesellschaftlichen Kontext. September 2019

Lo, Lija: “Die Einsatzmöglichkeiten von Spielen in Jugendclubs” – unter besonderer Berücksichtigung der Auswirkung auf das Verhalten der Jugendlichen mit Migrationshintergrund und deren Integration in die deutsche Mehrheitsgesellschaft. September 2019

Rathke, Nele, Zimmer, Nadia: Künstlerische Um- und Aneignung von Sozialraum am Beispiel des ehemaligen Güterbahnhofs Moabit, Berlin. Oktober 2019

Vides Ramirez, Jessica Emylsa: Exploitation and resistance in the Network Society: A case study on female indigenous weavers in Guatemala. April 2019

Lee, Joseph: Plastic and Power: Solving a neoliberal problem with neoliberal solutions. August 2019

Suannes, Fabryccio: The next fake news challange: Deepfakes and its effects in our society. September 2019

Auer, Alexandra Marlene: Securitazing Migration, Criminalizing Solidarity: Repression of grassroots organizations supporting refugees and migrants in the Western Balkans. September 2019

Knauf, Jella: Can Money Buy Human Rights? The Role of Aid Conditionality in Protecting Human Rights in Burma/Myanmar. September 2019

Altaher, Samah: Factors Influencing the Integration of Syrian Refugees in Berlin. What are the factors affecting Syrian Refugees’ Integration into the German society? Worries, Concerns and Perceptions of Syrian refugees in Berlin. September 2019

Röthlisberger, Livia: Ethiopian Female Labor Migration to the Middle East. An Investigation of the System of Irregular Migration. September 2019

Mair, Theresa: Trespassing boundaries of citizenship: building solidarity relations against deportations of the legally unwanted. September 2019

Verlaan, Stephanie: Informal Local Governance Actors in Myanmar: The forgotten pioneers for peace. September 2019

Namusisi, Dorothy: Impact of peace education programmes as a pathway to promoting sustainable development and conflict resolution. A case study of Gulu in Northern Uganda. September 2019

McGee, Micah E.: The Perception of Mental Health and Burnout among Social Workers Working with Refugees – A Current Limitation to Seeking Treatment. September 2019

Vera Garcés, María Leonor: Project LebenGlobalAktiv – Alt und Jung gemeinsam ein Leben lang aktiv in der Stadt der globalen Zusammenhänge ( LebenGlobalAktiv – Old and young together for a lifetime active in the city of global contexts) – Midterm Evaluation report and Participation Experience. September 2019

Köhler, Catherina: “The future of the country is in the hand of the youth, but the future of the youth is in the hand of the elders”. The problem of promoting the political and social inclusion of the youth in Myanmar. September 2019

Couto Pilz, Barbara: Organic agriculture in Nigeria: towards collaborative coexistance and food security. September 2019

Bernasconi Pétermann, Nadine Silvia: Intercultural education to improve intergroup relations: refugees-majority. Study case: Hufeland School (Berlin-Buch). Oktober 2019

Spadolini, Linda: Assessing the search for missing migrants within the Eritrean community in Germany. A qualitative analysis and recommendations to social organizations and the community. Oktober 2019

Conner, Sean William: “A peaceful and negotiated solution”: Rhetorical strategies of framing in Niciaragua’s 2018-2019 sociopolitical crisis. Oktober 2019

Maaser, Lucas: Betwenn past transitions and present privilage – The German Federal Republic and Its Role in Shaping Transitional Justice Policy and Practice. Oktober 2019

Amezcua Noriega, Gabriel: The Psychedelic Arena: Doscourse, identity and conflict within the psychedelic social world. November 2019

Pankin, Lucie: Diversity alone is not enough. A case study on the positive effect of community based and participatory approaches to increase awareness and support a diversity driven learning environment. November 2019

Appelqvist, Jonna: Communication in a post-bureaucratic system: A qualitative study on improving communication protocols between the Berlin Office For Refugee Matters and refugee acommodations. November 2019

Peláez Quispe, Livia Lucero Ivonne: Análisis de las relaciones y formas de comunicación entre la población del distrito de Vichayal y la empresa Petrolera Graña y Montero para generar una propuesta de Acción Social desde el enfoque del Marco Lógico. Oktober 2019

Haag, Sarah: Eine Darstellung der subjektiven Wahrnehmung von Konflikten durch ehrenamtliche Engagierte im Kontext der zunehmenden Problematik von Obdachlosigkeit in Berlin. November 2018

Naftalia, Devita: Public Relations Perspectives to Manage Conflict in Crisis Reputation of Qatar. September 2018

Cárdenas Beltrán, Edalí: Integration of Migrants in Berlin: The Digital Career Institute Case Study. Oktober 2018

Damen, Juliane: Empowerment of West African women trafficked for sexual exploitation. An analysis of experiences of affected women in Germany. Oktober 2018

Dahlstrom Woodard, Sean: Distributed Prosperity: Risks and Opportunities for Social Progress through Web 3.0 Development. November 2018

Alqaq, Rima

Facilitate Access to Mental Health Care for Newcomers in Berlin through an Intercultural Mediation Approach

Babiker Elshiekh, Nazik Ahmed

The Role and Contribution of the Sudanese Medical Diasporas in Promoting Medical Speciality Training in Sudan

 Bender, Corinna Regine

Striving for an ethnic identity by means of culture- based education – The Case of Native Hawaiians

Benavente, Manuel:

The Role of the State as a Third Party in Social Conflicts Caused by Extractive Policies Affecting Agricultural Groups: The Peruvian Case of “Tia Maria”

Campones Miguel, Lydia:

History Teaching as a Factor in Perpetuating Conflicts: The Case of Kosovo

Chemali, Leny:

Sociocultural factors on the opportunity to volunteer for the Red Cross National Society: a comparative study between the Lebanese Red Cross and the Mexican Red Cross

 George, Lilia:

SEEING THROUGH THE EYES OF THE BLIND: a study of intercultural conflict at a center for the blind in Downtown Los Angeles

 Gordon, Katerina A.:

The Impact of the Hybrid War in Ukraine on Migration: The Effect of the War upon the Lives of Ukrainian Migrants in Miami, Florida

Governale, Joshua Gino:

Otherness on Display – An Examination of Intercultural Disputes over Ownership and Presentation of Cultural Objects

Gunsch, Salome:

Racism as group-focused enmity against asylum seekers – Perspective of anti-racist initiatives in Berlin and Brandenburg

Hartland, Alexander:

Interpretations, Motives, and Influence: Civil Society and Protests After the Financial Crisis

Hyseini, Lume:

Quo Vadis Kosovo, Migration Experiences of young Kosovars in Europe

Kestler, Grace L.:

Migration and Disability: The flight and experiences of Syrian refugees with disabilities living in Berlin, Germany

Lipinski, Eike-Christian:

The significance of participation in football clubs by refugees arriving in Berlin after September 2015

Monteiro Obaid Abdelnour, Saeda Maria:

Mental Health in Portugal – Perceptions on portuguese mental health in the context of the crisis

Obeng Anane, Elizabeth:

West Africans in Italy: The Dark side of integrating West African immigrants into the Italian society

Paulsen, Alycia Marie:

God Cannot Save Me – Examining how Atheist Addicst Perceive Religion’s Role in Contempory Twelve-Step Facilitation

Qualmann, Felicitas:

Dekoloniale Perspektiven zu Berlins Humboldt- Forum: Koloniale Kontinuitäten und mögliche Transformationsansätze aus den Perspektiven von People of Color- und Schwarzen Akteur*innen der Berliner Dekolonisierungsbewegung

Ramírez Téllez, María Isabel:

A glimpse of structural and other forms of violence in Mexico City through the paths of public spaces in Berlin

Reichert, Hannah:

Flows of Communication in Refugee Camps – A case study of the “Flüchtlingszentrum Mertensstraße”

Saka, Damla:

Transnational aspirations among highly qualified Germans with Middle Eastern Background: A drive for emigration

Santos, Carolina: Global Citizenship:

A framework for Action? A case study of CISV International as an NGO for global change

Wegener, Henriette:

“Die Konflikt- und Problemsituation in Berliner Unterkünften für Geflüchtete Menschen – Eine Problemanalyse und Untersuchung Möglicher Lösungsstrategien”

Zatkin, Jane Elise:

Migrant Intergration in the Age of Globalization: An Intercultural Perspective to Improving Policy and Programming in Berlin

Beyaz, Belma:

“We want to die in the sea”: Refugees from Syria Situations in Turkey

Biryukova, Diana:

Intercultural Conflict in Ukraine 2014-2015 through the Prism of Leading World and Local Media: Home countries political interests?

Elhan, Uğur:

Searching for Identity. Young Newcomers with Turkey-Background in Berlin

Goldsmith, Faye Marie:

Refugee Crisis or Migrant Crisis? Current AttitudesTowards Refugees in the United Kingdom

Haller, Marie Elaine:

Environmental Justice in Thailand: Local Perception of Environmental Change and Development at the Mekong

Holzapfel, Gina Maria:

“Refugee Is Not a Profession”- Challenges of the Integration of Refugees and Asylum Seekers Into the Local Labor Market in Berlin: Labor Market Policy Recommendations

Fatemeh Jean-François, Roxani Anna:

Cultura y Lengua Cambiantes en el Contexto del Deterioro de las Lenguas Indígenas en Oaxaca

Korompas, Alexandros:

Intercultural Counselling in Cancer Care: Counselors facing Culturally Diverse Cancer Patients and their Families in Greece

Merriweather, Melissa:

Why don’t I have more black friends?

Msaka, Ndondwa Theresa:

Balancing the scales of Dependency: How gender-based development politics and projects can transform the post-nuptial identities and roles of women in rural Malawi to counter dependency.

Peri, Amitay:

Inclusion of Persons with Special Needs in the Higher Education System in Israel: Challenges and Prospects

Petean, Nadia:

Developing an Intercultural Mind – Intercultural Competence and Connecting Cultures in Berlin

Pleuger, Miriam:

Trust Building in Wildlife Conservation Projects

Rautemaa, Maija:

Does a Refugee ever Stop Being a Refugee? Issues of Identity and Incorporation in Finland

Rudolph, Ida Louise:

The Making of an Extremist: The power of Islamic State Propaganda in Norway

Saqal, Najwa:

Facilitating Integration in a Host Country – How to facilitate Integration? The Experiences, Perceptions and Suggestions of Syrian Refugees in Berlin

Singhasenee, Nawapat:

The Impact of Political Shifts on Migration in Southeast Asia: Reciprocal Migration Patterns between Thailand and Myanmar

Stappel, Sophia und Weber, Laura:

Training for nonviolent conflict transformation. Analysing the relevance and effectiveness of trainings for peace activists. An evaluation of the international trainings of KURVE Wustrow – Centre for Training and Networking in Nonviolent Action

Tanager:

Learning to be German: Immigration and Language in Berlin

Baldauf, Amy Irja-Lea:

Faith & Peace: Legitimizing the field of religious peacebuilding

Braig, Sarah Helene:

“Foreigners” in Germany in Arendtian Perspective

Brask, Nathan:

The Case of Transnational Migration in Thailand and Myanmar

Contreras Jugo, Alex Benigno:

The Defende of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, the Prevention of Social Conflict and the Impact on Climate Change: the Case of Peruvian Amazonian Tribes

Eke, Yves:

Causes of Transnational Mobility of Guinea Migrants in Berlin and their Contribution to the Development of their Host- and Home Countries

Farley, Georgia Mae:

Balancing Local Ownership and International Capacity Building in Order to Combat Human Rights Violations: Strengthening Human Rights Protection in Papua Nueva Guinea

Gamiño Martínez, Dulce Angélica:

Contradictions in the Fight Against Human Trafficking: The Underestimated

Gitahi, Margaret Nyawira:

Women and Peace: An untapped potential in the Peace Building Process in Northern Kenya, 

Jochwed, Sarah Milena:

The Use of Nonviolent Resistence by Non-citizens: The Case of Berlin

Jung, Hyuk:

Humanitarian Intervention and the Human Rights Crisis: A Critical Reflection on the Case of North Korea

Kim, Minju:

Preparing for Korean Reunification: A Qualitative Study of Korean Diaspora’s Transnational Consciousness of Korean Identity and Korean Reunification in Germany

Kolde, Stefani:

Women’s Role in Peacebuilding and Reconciliation in Post-Conflict Communities: The Case of Rwanda Twenty Years After Genocide

Lang, Anna:

Education in Emergencies – Case Study on the Provision of Education for Urban Syrian Refugees in Jordan

Lemke, Jasper:

Citizens Can’t Make Peace – Yougoslavia & The West, 1945 - 1995

Macic, Ilma:

Is Hijab a Barrier to Muslim Integration? Understanding it From Inside

Markmann Paz, Adriana Victoria:

Analysis and Diagnosis of the Relationship Between Human Trafficking and Violence Against Women in Honduras: Empowerment and Raising Awareness as Key Elements of Prevention Measures

Mulder, Auke Jan Louwerens:

Improving Social Cohesion in the Burundian provinces Muyinga, Gitega & Makamba

Ramba, Irina:

How Can Civil Society Have An Impact on Human Rights and Labour Conditions in the Apparel Industry in Turkey?

Vásquez, Laura:

Las escuelas como Agentes de Integración para los Niños y Niñas Víctimas del Desplazamiento Forzado en Colombia

Villalba Solarte, Adriana Xiomara:

La radio como promotor o mediadior de conflictos: una herramienta para la identificación socio-política, histórica y cultural de las agro-minorías campesinas en el margen del conflicto agrario en Colombia.

Wadas, Christiane:

Community-Based Conflict Transformation in the Slums of Kolkata: The Case of Tangra Slum

Zeni, Giulia: 

Immigrants and the Italian School System: A Discourse Around Inclusion and Exclusion. The role of in-class intercultural activities towards immigrant children’s empowerment

Aasnes, Ann Evy Meyer:

Migration, homelessness and mental health – A qualitative research on undocumented migrants with mental health problems in Brussels

Adhikari, Arun:

Dynamics of Transnational Marriages: A Study of Nepalese Transmigrants in Germany.

Akaou, Jonas:

An Alternative Approach towards Addressing the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict in Gorups of Young Muslim Students in Germany – Providing Opportunities to Process the Past and Decrease Stereotypes.

Alford, Denise Marlene:

The Social Role of Football in Naples Italy: Sport and Community Development

d’Aligny, Aglaia:

Third Culture Kids: Sense of Identity, Feelings of Belonging & Perceptions of Home

Bowe Reid, Sarah Elisabeth:

Western Sahara – Conflict Irresolution

Collmer, Ben Matthew:

Understanding Australian Culture in the Context of Migration to Australia

Cook, Janel Lynn:

White Privilege and the School Discipline Gap in Central Wisconsin: More than Statistics

Dolet, Manon:

The Roma communities within the European Union Nation-States – The special case of Spain

Harfst, Michaela:

Social Media in Humanitarian Aid, Alice Salomon Hochschule Berlin, 2014

Gallia, Marco Marco Angelo:

Sexual Minorities in Uganda: the Kuchu Movement

Hillven, Jelle:

The Community, Culture and Identity of Drug Users as Guiding Concepts for a Qualitative Harm Reduction Approach

Lamprecht, Hannah:

The Impact of Business Migration to Zambia – An Internal Perspective

Meyer, Theresa R. B.:

Coloured or Khoe-San? An Identity Crisis in the Coloured Community of South Africa

Meyerhöfer, Claudia:

Internally Displaced Women in Bosnia and Herzegovia

Penaranda Carillo, Hector:

Los aportes del hip hop a la construccion de pay en Colombia

Podesta, Kristina:

International Christian Organizations and Do No Harm

Sabra, Najwa:

Politics on the Wall. Street Art as a Tool of Dissent in Post-Uprising Cairo

Ssembatya, Anthony:

Uganda’s Foreign Policy and its Role in the Eastern DRC Peace Building Process

Wehinger, David:

The Situation of Displaced Syrians in Lebano

Amling, Matthias:

Social Development in Slums in Kolkata: A postcolonial and poststructuralist reading of participatory and transformative projects in community development

Augusto, Asaf Cassule Noé:

The Impact of the Angolan Political History on the Social Divisions among the Angolan Community in Bavaria – A case study

Bartels, Matthias Andrew:

The Effects of Germany’s Unidirectional Approach to Integration on Migrant Spouses

Browning, Céline Carol:

Effectiveness of Psychosocial Assistance for the Survivors of the Great East Japan Earthquake of March 11, 2011: A Case Study

Giovannini, Francesca:

Excluded communities in Colombia: the everyday violence experienced by trans women sex workers living in Cali

Guridi, Paloma:

The Armenian and Hmong Communities in Fresno, California: A Comparative Case Study of Transmission of Cultural Heritage Within Historically Persecuted Communities Resettled in A Multicultural Environment

Hamiel, Itamar:

Joint Palestinian-Jewish Community Initiatives as a Tool for Conflict Transformation

Jensen, Anne Lykke:

Peace and Human Rights Civil Society Actors’ Perception of Theory of Change in Nepal’s Peacebuilding Process

Johr, Simon Thomas:

Out of Africa: Relations between Cameroonians in Berlin and Their Home Country

Lamtinhoi, Hoinu Kipgen:

Ethno political conflicts in Northeast India and its challenges on the Indian Nation state,

Lotfallah, Mira:

From Rivalry to Reconciliation: A Sri Lankan Perspective on the Path to Peaceful Coexistence in the Post-Violence Transformation Process

Maoz, Adi:

Negotiating identity – the case of the indigenous Bedouins in the Negev/Naqab in their struggle for recognition of the unrecognized villages

Merci, Jonathan:

The In/exclusion of Haiti’s Civil Society by the International Community in the Aftermath of the 2010 Earthquake

Ndifi, Tarik:

The social and political participation of the Muslim population in Kenya and Tanzania

Racich, Kathryne Elizabeth:

The Power of Semantics – the Role of Linguistic Dichotomies in Conflict Transformation and Social Change: a Specific Look at the Asymmetrical Power Relationship between Men and Women in Western Society

Ranftler, Judith:

Kulturspezifische Fragestellungen für SozialarbeiterInnen in der Jugendwohlfahrt

Rosnak, Iris:

Post-Conflict Situations in the Daily Lives of Women Through the Lens of Non-Government Organisations in Ahmedabad (Gujarat/ India)

Sablich, Stephanie:

The Palm Oil Industry in Indonesia: Prosperity vs Exploitation

Wambura, Jane Ernest:

African Emigration to Germany

Abel, Sarah:

Motivations for Helping Refugees

Arnold, Andrea Lucia:

Personality, Politics and Peace. Important Character Traits of the Mediator in International Peace Mediation

Attard, Alanna:

Our Drowning Neighbours: How Climate Change-Induced Migration could Influence Australian Asylum Policy

Bareket, Noa:

Bilingual Education. Parents’ Perspectives on the Galil Jewish-Arab Bilingual School in Israel

Boegli, Nadia:

The Responsibility to Protect and the Limitations to its Success

Chang, Hoi Ning:

Immigrant Integration in Canada: The Myth of the Two-Way Street Process

Del Barco De Alarcón, Gabriela Beatriz:

Indigenous Peoples’ Consultation regarding Natural Resource Extractive Operations: The Case of Oil Exploration in the Bolivian Amazon Region.

Dinh Thi, Hoang Mai:

Promotion of Gender Equality: The Gap between Law and Women’s Needs. Case Study on Vietnam

James, Sandhya Santhosa:

Vulnerable Women: A Gender Analysis of Livelihoods and Displacement Amongst Female Headed Households in Urban South Sudan

Kasper, Charmilla:

Making Sense of Intercultural Learning: Perspectives from an International School in Berlin,

Lamboi, Tejan:

Criminalized, Brutalized and Stigmatized. How Rejected African Asylum Seekers Experience Deportation from Germany: A Case Study of Deported Sierra Leoneans

Lockowandt, Alaina Maye:

The Issue of Home Grown Terrorism & the Risk of Radicalisation – A Growing Threat

Morales Hidalgo, Marcela Alexandra:

From Ethnic to Civic Identity: Georgia’s Quest for Unity

Robotti, Nilde:

EU Policy Regarding External Borders. Theory and Practice of Solidarity in the Management of EU Border Protection. Tackling Illegal Immigration in Italy

Ryland, Naomi:

Power and Prejudice. An Evaluation of Refugee Mentoring: To What Extent Does it Encourage the Bilateral Process of Integration?

Mukhuradze, Salome:

Ethno-Territorality, Nationalism and Separatism in the South Caucasus: The Case of the Georgian-Abkhaz Conflict

Velasco Unzueta, Ana Lucia:

“Waiting for Mestizaje to Come. A Research on the Influence of the Political Discourse in the Construction of Racial Identities in the City of La Paz

Villacres Nieto, Vannesa Paola:

The Role of Sahrawi Women as Leaders of their Community in the Refugee Camps in South Western Algeria

Waschinski, Elena:

“What They Say by Keeping Silent”. Experiences of Discrimination of Russian-speaking Immigrants in Finland

Winchell, Nicole Diana:

Buying Time: Climate Change, Global Policies and the United States

Wundrak, Anton:

A Global Union In the making? A case Study in Trade Union Responses to Deutsche Telekom’s Labour Practices in the United States

Beckerath von Rinder, Anna:

Deutsche Islam Konferenz (The Islamic Conference)- a step towards integration of Muslims in Germany

Foster, Debbie:

When foreign conflicts affect national immigration policy: A case study on the impact of the evacuation of canadians from Lebanon during the 2006 crisis on citizenship and dual citizenship in Canada

Ghavam, Sadat Leyla:

Reading Habermas in Tehran, The Quest for Public Speher in the Islamic Republic of Iran (1997-2005)

Grönheim, Hannah von:

Challenges and opportunities for international protection in protracted refugee situations. An examination of the Rohingya refugees from Myanmar

Lobo, Serena Maria:

Growing Up ‘Mixed’: The Role of Society in the Identity Development Process of African-German Children in Berlin

Mammo, Garedew Assefa:

Internal Diplomacy for Intrastate Conflict Resolution: The Case of Ethiopia

Matic- van den Eikel, Djurdjica:

Minority rights strategies in Serbia; Rights of Bunjevci and Croat minorities in the town of Subotica

Molinengo, Giulia:

Deconstructing Integration and its second meanings, Migrants´perspectives on the integration proces in Germany

Padan, Tali:

Deradicalisation Policy in Europe: Moving Towards or Away from More Radicalisation?

Ohloff, Andrea:

Conflict as Chance? – Empowering Factors for Women’s Participation in the Divided Northern Irish Society

Peuker, Tanja:

Integration of Elderly inhabitants in the multicultural community of cropiusstadt, South-Neukölln, Berlin: Possibilities of voluntary engagement

Rainer, Heike:

Gender Impact in the context of forced migration and displacement- A feminist analysis of refugee protection and assistance on the case example of Rohingya refugee women

Robes, Moshe:

A manual for having fun while changing the world

Subic, Alexandra:

In a State of Enduring Uncertainty; The experience of Bosnian Refugees under `Temporary Protection`in Germany and the implications of Their

Abubakr, Nasredin Yaagoub:

States in Protrected Conflicts are the Main Cause of Forced Migrants to the West (Europe), within the Context of the Altering Migration Policy in Germany

Bader, Danna:

Gender Relations in Asymmetric Conflict Zones – Experience of Israeli and Palestinian Women

Benziony, Omer:

The Experience of Living in the Mixed City of Lod, Israel, and the Impact of Participating in Community Mediation Training Course on Jewish and Arab Participants

Diez, María Soledad:

“I came here to work not to get nervios” –Emotional Distress among Peruvian Migrant Domestic Workers in Chile

Etter, Bettina:

Human Rights-Based Approach to Water and Sanitation in Development Cooperation: A Human Rights Assessment of Water Resources Management Programme (WARM-P) of Helvetas, a Swiss Association for Internal Cooperation, in Nepal

Gruitrooy, Clara Gesa:

Mediterranean Border Management and Human Rights

Imo, Christiana Uchechukwu:

Is Gender Influence an Issue in the Motivation to Migrate and Integration Experiences of Nigerian Female Migrants in Germany

Keßler, Uta:

Long Term Integration of Child Refugees in Germany

Krušlin, Nada Paola Merlin:

Integrated but still Outsiders: Kosovo Albanians Experiences of Social and Labour Market Integration in Basel

Massarwi, Kifah:

Extremism in Muslim Communities and the Terrorist Threat in Germany

Njekang, Martin Ndah:

The Role of Natural Resources in Fuelling Sub-Saharan African Conflicts: The Cases of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Sierra Leone

Schuster, David:

Sierra Leone Security Concerns: A Revenant Cycle?

Sentner, Janina Viviane Seraphine:

New Approaches to the Handling of Natural Disasters: Improving National and International Development Policy by Targeting Disaster Vulnerability

Shirane, Daisuke:

Human Trafficking for Forced Labour in Japan: An Assessment of the Efficacy of the National Actions of Japan Against the Issue

Woldeyohannes, Merdassa Kassaye:

Researching Conflict: Challenges and Opportunities of Conflict Research Practices in the Horn of Africa

Zehl, Claudia:

Transforming Ethnically Divided Societies after Civil War

Ardaji, Maria:

The Role of Culture in Conflict Resolution

Arens, Raphael:

‘The Return of the Phoenix’. The European Union on its path to world power

Baierl, Marlene:

HAS INTERVENTION IN KOSOVO ACHIEVED SUSTAINABLE PEACE?

Brock, Kathrin:

Constructing and Negotiating ‘Muslims’ Identities in an Intercultural Space. Narratives of Identity and Difference in Qualitative Interviews with Muslim Women and Men in Vienna

de la Vega, Cristina:

“The realisation of the human right to food in the context of economic liberalisation: A case study on the access to maize-based food staples in Mexico City”

Dietrich, Anke :

IMPACT OF LOCAL INTEGRATION FOR REFUGEES AND ASYLUM SEEKERS IN GERMANY

Farahat, Riem :

FREEDOM OF RELIGION AND NON-MUSLIMS IN SAUDI ARABIA: Applicability, Challenges and Limitations of International Human Rights Laws

Kaim, Tamar :

Intercultural Mediation in Brussels Mental Hospitals and its Significance for Immigrant Integration: A Case Study of Intercultural Mediation at Two Psychiatric Hospitals in Brussels, Belgium

Kaup, Christian :

NGO work in the field of internal displacement – The case of Nepal

Moser, Stefan :

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission Peru and its contribution to the peace-building process: An empirical qualitative study

Nga, Christa-Mary :

FEMALE AFRICAN ASYLUM CLAIMANTS AND THEIR CHILDREN’S HEALTH RELATED PROBLEMS IN GERMANY: CASE STUDY BERLIN-BRANDENBURG

Njuki, Caroline Muthoni:

THE LEGAL, POLITICAL AND PRACTICAL CHALLENGES FACED BY INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN AGENCIES AND NON GOVERMENTAL ORGANISATIONS (NGOs) IN PROVIDING PROTECTION AND ASSISTANCE TO INTERNALLY DISPLACED PERSONS IN KENYA.

Phillips, Tanana:

Constructing Meaning: A Self-Reflexive Approach to Islamophobia and Curriculum

Schickler, Miriam:

ON THE AB/USE OF THE VICTIM RETHORIC IN THE DISCOURSE ON MIGRANT SEX WORKERS

Temesgen, Sirak:

STATE-LED RESETTLEMENT AND CONFLICT: The case of Amhara Regional State, Ethiopia

Veith, Claudia:

Subjective concepts about health of pregnant women with a Turkish-German background and their measures of self-treatment

Watson, Sheri:

THE RESPONSIBILITY TO PROTECT IN DARFUR. A Critical Analysis of the International Response

Weltli, Monique:

An Examination of protection issues in the case of Burmese refugees in Thailand: The role of ID cards

Aymelo, Worku Menamo:

The socio-economic and political factors that exacerbated the Ethio-Eritrean conflict beyond the border issue and their implications to sustain peace in the region

Blaickner, Bianca:

How participants of peace-building projects perceive and react upon the Lebanon crisis 2006. The challenge of abstaining “othering”

Cerda, María Emma Ochoa:

Migration in Germany: the different frameworks aiming to promote a multicultural society, and the influence and effects of its human capital on the economic development

Frey, Tracie Marie (with Marge Krist):

“Women” in Berlin’s Queer Co- and Subculture(s). Power Relations in the Context of Practical Responses to Heteronormativity and Patriarchy

Karanicola, Asala:

The use of the internet to promote the Integration process of the Palestinian Refugee Women from Lebanon in Berlin

Klonari, Avgi Vasiliki:

Unaccompanied minors seeking asylum in Greece: Their reasons for migrating and applying for asylum and their socioeconomic, psychological and legal needs

Krist, Marge (with Tracie Marie Frey):

“Women” in Berlin’s Queer Co- and Subculture(s). Power Relations in the Context of Practical Responses to Heteronormativity and Patriarchy

Krygier, Kamila:

“The whole is more than the sum of its parts”. Challenges in networking of peacebuilding organizations in conflict areas – The example of Sri Lanka 2006

Mawick, Manuela:

Going to war in Iraq 2003. How decisions were taken? Was there any credible justification beyond the allegation of developing weapons of mass destruction?

Schröter, Lara:

The Role of the United Nations’ Development Work in Conflict Prevention and Sustainable Peacebuilding

Seemann, Miriam:

Resource Conflicts and Conflict Transformation. The role of power balances in decision-making and negotiation processes in conflicts: The case of the Ecuadorian Amazonas region Cordillera del Cóndor from 1995 to 2006

Brastad, Iselin Braten:

The Non-Returnables –Starvation Strategies and Related Practices-; A Comparative Study of Norwegian and German Approaches to Rejected Asylum Seekers

Hoffmann, Frieda Ann:

The Intersection of German Drug and Migration Policies: A Critical Examination of Treatment for Addicted Foreigners Convicted of Drug-related Crimes.

Mosoh, Awa:

Organisation of Migrant Communities; A Comparative Study of the African and Turkish Communities in Berlin.

Platte, Martina:

Piracy at Sea and its Impact on Seafarers aboard Merchant Navy Vessels.

Sampit, Özlem Moustafa:

The Headscarf Phenomenon in the Integration of the Turkish Woman in Germany

Agudo, Maria Pia:

Cultural Differences between Germans and Latin Americans from the Perspective of Mixed Couples

Biesinger, Christa:

A clarification of the concept of intercultural competence in the context of German Development Cooperation

Boulay, Brain Eli:

The means and ends of US Democracy promotion efforts in Latin America: Experiences in Colombia 2000-2005

Bütler, Markus:

Potentials and limitations of the second-generation Tamil diaspora to engage in the Srilankan peace process. An empirical research in the context of the Swiss Diaspora Internship Project (DIP)

Dralo, Denisa:

Social Incorporation of Albanian Immigrants in Athens. Greece on the Road towards a Multicultural Society

Hilven, Jelle:

The Community, culture and identity of drug users as guiding concepts for a qualitative harm reduction approach – An action research to ameliorate the peer support project of “Breakline”

Nadan, Yochay:

German-Israeli Youth Exchange as a Tool for Long-Term Peacebuilding,

Sellmaier, Claudia:

Concepts of integration in German politics from 2001 to 2004: An examination of political discussion surrounding development of the new immigration law

Vollenbroek, Martin:

‘Good Policy, bad Policy’ Comparative Analysis of German and Dutch Education and Labour Market Integration Policies

Altmann, Claudia:

Extended Role-Play Simulations - An Investigation of the Transferability of the Teaching Method from the Areas of the Political Sciences and International Relations to Conflict-Management. 

Arafat, Abdulai Sulemana:

Handling of Early Warning Signals of Conflicts in West Africa – Strategies, Effective Tools and the Search for Political Will. 

Bangura, Ernest:

The Linkages/Interactions between Peacekeeping and Peace-Building after the End of the Cold War in the 90s. 

Basat, Ben:

Cross-Sector Partnership: The Add Value of NGO-Corporate Sector Partnerships.

Baumgartner, Michael Urs:

Finding Success in Social and Emotional Education; A Health Promotion Approach.

Dümling, Bianca:

The Dilemma Posed by Democracy Promotion: Shifting the Focus from a Political to a Personal Perspective. Experiences of Romanian Staff in an International NGO. 

Kokol, Kornelia:

Intercountry Adoption and the Challenges for International Social Work – A Case Study of German and Thai Procedures regarding the Adoption of Thai Children

Ment, Katja:

What is Women´s Role in Peacebuilding in Post-Apartheid South-Africa? A Case Study of a Programme for the Enhancement of Women as Peacebuilders.

Miszkiewicz, Grace:

Measuring Peacebuilding Effectiveness: The Use of Impact Evaluation. 

Moritz, Stefan:

The Media Toolbox – How to use Media Reports for Conflict Analysis. 

Nsoh, Christopher Ndikum:

Fortress Europe: The Living Conditions of Asylum Seekers in Germany, Case Study The Estate of Brandenburg.

Park, Heejin:

Human Rights Education in the Republic of Korea – Assessing Conflicts in educational Policy Procedure Centered around the national Education Information System (NEIS) Case. 

Ricking, Frauke:

The Long Way Home: Refugees Negotiating Their Return to Guatemala. 

Scheers, Goele:

Exploring the Possibilities and Challenges of PCIA-Methods within early Warning Systems – A Case Study of the Balikumbat-Bafanji conflict in Cameroon, Africa. 

Stoll, Jochen:

Creating a Miracle? The “Miracle Question” as a Tool in Conflict Transformation.

Wachs, Dagny:

Mali: Traditionelle Politische Prinzipien und moderne Demokratie.

De Boer, Silke:

Female Genital Mutilation im Spannungsfeld zwischen Kulturrelativismus und Universalismus von Menschenrechten.

Grazhdani, Teuta:

Voluntary Return Programmes: What does Reintegration look like in Albania?

Hilgenfeld, Jana:

The Impact of the Women and Peace-Building Programme on Human Security in Nyanga, Gugulethu and Crossroads.

Iyase, Beloe Elizabeth:

Illegal Sub-Saharan Africans in Berlin (Germany).

Kellig, Sabine:

Zu Recht entrechtet? Verletzung und Verwirklichung von Menschenrechten in mexikanischen Gefängnissen.

Kutlay, Berivan:

Living in Chains -Working with Tortured Refugee Survivors: A study of health care of refugees-. 

Lambrini (Ninetta) D. Zoi:

The Integration of Refugees: The Situation in Greece.

Ludwig, Joy:

Brennpunkt EUSKADI – Gibt es eine friedliche Lösung im Unabhängigkeitskonflikt?.

Mando, Edward:

Examination of the July 1999 Lomé Peace Agreement for Sierra Leone from the Perspective of Lederach’s Conflict Transformation Model.

Musundi-Beez, Mary Jacinta:

Success and Failure of Peace Agreement. The Cases of Sudan and Angola. 

Odoi, Nana:

Cultural Diversity in the Context of 21^st century Peace Support Operations: The need for Interculturally competent Peacekeepers.

Oelgemöller, Christina:

A Resettlement Scheme in the European Union – As a Part of a Comrehensive Approach to durable Solutions for Refugees Worldwide.

Pfohmann, Shannon Colleen:

Necessary Considerations for the Implementation of Diversity Trainings –Factors that Influence Receptivity and Resistance.

Randall, Matthew:

Rubbing Salt in the Wounds; A Study of Media, Power and Immigration.

Schmidt, Petra:

Intercultural Competence – abandoned in German Social Work Education? The Challenge of Fostering Intercultural Competence in the Curriculum of German Social Work Students.

Amexi, Grammato-Olibia:

„Fremdheit und Integration. Zur Integrations- und Identitätssituation in Deutschland lebender AusländerInnen. Integrative Maßnahmen untersucht an dem Pilotprojekt „Sprach- und Orientierungskurse für NeuzuwanderInnen“ des Amtes für multikukturelle Angelegenheiten der Stadt Frankfurt am Main.

Andersen, Trine Quist:

Europe Us and the other – a Research in the Managing of Diversity in Europe- 

Böhler, Doris:

Die Politik hinter der Sprachförderung von Kindern mit Migrationshintergrund.

Cekic, Sanela:

Peace through Justice – Lessons from Bosnia and Herzegovina -. 

Garokalna, Guna; Lazda, Inese:

Social Work in the Baltic States – The Place of the Social Work Education in the Baltic States on their Way to the European Union

Gembalies, Kai:

“Der Nordkaukasus – ein ethnischer Konfliktherd – Gedanken und Ansätze zur Lösung des Tschetschenienkonflikts” – Selbstverständnis, gesellschaftliche Relevanz und Engagement von NGOs im russisch-tschetschenischen Konflikt.

Hoffmann, Monika:

Social Work in the Context of Global Power Relations: Social Workers in Counselling Centres for Migrants and Refugees in Berlin - a qualitative Study with semi-structured Interviews -.

Hoxha, Denada:

Communication in Multicultural Workplaces: Patterns, Trends and Diversity Issues.

In, Sharon Chi Hyun:

Peaceful Resolution of the Conflict on the Korean Peninsula: Possible Scenarios for Reunification of North and South Korea.

Keloufi, Andrea:

Fundraising – Möglichkeiten der Mitteleinwerbung für Non-Profit-Organisationen.

Kovacs, Ibolya:

Ethnopolitische Konflikte in Rumänien nach 1989. 

Lehnert, Iris:

Die Notwendigkeit Interkultureller Kommunikation in Konfliktlösungs- und Konflikttransformationsmodellen.

Ouko, Michael:

Appraisal of Local capacities for peace in Ethnic and Political Conflicts in Africa: An Overview of Development Organizations in Kenya. 

Schmidt, Petra:

Intercultural Competence – abandoned in German Social Work Education? The Challenge of Fostering Intercultural Competence in the Curriculum of German Social Work Students.

Rickert, Monika:

Das „Übereinkommen zur Beseitigung jeder Form von Diskriminierung der Frau“ (CEDAW) und die Berichterstattung der Vertragsstaaten.

Sadic, Sanela:

The Phenomenon of Prejudice in Bosnian-Herzegovinian Social Work Practice.

Zehetbauer, Linda:

Social work in societies after Violent Conflict – Actors and Institutions that Promote Sustainable Peace.