How does Germany deal with racism?

The German Centre for Integration and Migration Research (DeZIM) in Berlin is a non-university research institution that deals with issues relating to integration and migration in Germany. It consists of the DeZIM Institute in Berlin and a nationwide network of research institutions, the DeZIM Research Association.
This was founded in 2017 by the Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth in order to gain scientific knowledge that can inform and support both society and politics. DeZIM conducts research to help better understand and positively influence the discourses surrounding integration, migration, discrimination and racism.
Various aspects such as education, the labour market, health and social participation are examined. This is done with the help of methodologically comprehensive research, which also provides analysable, empirical data that is relevant for further debates and research. DeZIM advises representatives of the public, politics and civil society on these diverse topics and thus contributes to objectifying the public debate.

An important part of DeZIM's work is the ‘National Discrimination and Racism Monitor (NaDiRa)’. This research project aims to make reliable statements about the causes, extent and consequences of discrimination and racism in Germany on the basis of various data sources. In regular reports, the multi-member research group that compiles the racism monitor presents data-based developments that provide an understanding of how racism is thought and (not) spoken about in Germany.
On 26 November 2024, two DeZIM researchers will present their work on the Racism Monitor in the foyer of the Theater an der Ruhr. This will provide a well-founded approach to how widespread racism is, how German media report on racism and what mobilisation potential exists in Germany.
Afterwards, there will be space for open questions and the opportunity for further discussion with the speakers. Admission is free.

The Theater an der Ruhr in cooperation with the German Centre for Integration and Migration Research.
Supported by the Ministry of Culture and Science of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia