ZeMiT - Zentrum für MigrantInnen in Tirol

Am 21. Juni 2011 findet in Bozen/Bolzano eine Internationale Konferenz zum Abschluss des Interreg-Projekts MigrAlp - Migration im Alpenraum statt. Im Rahmen von MigrAlp haben ForscherInnen der EURAC - Europäischen Akademie Bozen und dem ZeMiT - Zentrum für MigrantInnen in Tirol drei Jahre lang die Migrationsgesellschaften Nord- und Südtirols analysiert und versucht, Gemeinsamkeiten & Unterschiede aufzuzeigen. Die Konferenz verfolgt einen multidisziplinären Ansatz und wird verschiedene europäische "Integrations"modelle und -wege beleuchten. Die Teilnahme an der Konferenz ist kostenlos. Konferenzsprache ist Englisch, am vormittag werden italienische und deutsche Übersetzungen angeboten.

Social mobility is a crucial topic in the debate and research around migration. The elimination of inequalities in the host communities and the acquisition of competences by migrants and citizens with migration background are essential in improving their status. The key to the functioning of intercultural societies is economic, social and political participation, dialogue and willingness of all parties to be active citizens in a new societal environment. The process of bringing migrants and individuals with migration background to the equal social status in the society requires work in the field of legal framework, social affairs, labour market, education and culture. The policies concerning migrants and individuals with migration background should have a holistic approach, focusing on social and economic mobility, education, health, social services and participation in the wider societal life.
The goal of the international, cross-disciplinary conference "Social Mobility and Migration. Multidisciplinary Perspectives" is to create a forum where dialogue will develop between scholars and practitioners. Participants can in such a way share knowledge and experience about the challenges of migration and analyse, through a multi- disciplinary approach, different perspectives of social mobility. Our keynote speakers are, among others, Prof Christian Joppke, Prof. Dora Kostakopoulou and Prof. Marco Martiniello.

The Institute of Minority Rights has over the years conducted research on the subject of minority protection, ethnic conflict resolution and peaceful coexistence. The Institute is also involved in numerous projects in the area of minority protection and diversity management. The Conference is part of the MigrAlp project between EURAC and ZeMiT, co-financied by Interreg Italy/Austria. Here your find more details on the programme.