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At home in Europe? Muslims in EU cities [WP1006]

At home in Europe? Muslims in EU cities [WP1006]
Date
Monday 7 - Wednesday 9 December, 2009
Venue
Wiston House

Wilton Park
Wiston House, Steyning
West Sussex
BN44 3DZ
+44 (0) 1903 815 020

For more information see Your stay at Wilton Park

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Event no.
WP1006
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This conference discussed the following points:

  • What are the challenges facing municipal and national authorities regarding the integration of Muslim communities and individuals?
  • What are the obstacles to effective integration and what are the examples of good practice?
  •  How to ensure equal rights in a climate of growing social, political and economic tensions?
  • To what extent are Muslims consulted and involved in key decision making? How can this be enhanced?
  • What are the barriers which restrict access to services such as housing, health, education and the labour market?
  • How do Muslims view themselves within their communities, countries and the EU?
  • What is the relationship between Muslims and the criminal justice system?
  • What is the impact of current anti-terror legislation?
  • What influence does the media have on community perceptions?

Contacts

Julia Purcell: Programme Director

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Julia Purcell: Programme manager