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Migrations: irregular foreigners decrease and Islam is the second religion among foreigners residing in Italy. According to the ISMU Foundation Report on Migrations 2023, on 1 January 2023 there were approximately 5 million and 775 thousand foreigners present in Italy, 55 thousand less than on the same date in 2022, the demographic balance shows a significant growth in the foreign population residing in Italy and, however, the irregular component decreases. As regards religious confessions, ISMU estimates that as of 1 July 2023, Christians as a whole represent the absolute majority among foreigners residing in Italy, while Muslims represent around 30%. The ISMU Foundation is an independent scientific research body engaged in the study of migratory phenomena and integration processes. Lightbox (for Media Professionals Only): https://buff.ly/49xivm0 © Marcello Valeri/ZUMA Press #news #migrations #religion #islam #statistics #fondazioneismu #fondazione_ismu #italy #zumapress #photojournalism #documentaryphotography #fotoperiodismo #fotojournalismus #photojournalisme

Komotini - A city of coexistence and complexity in the north of Greece Komotini (Greek: Κομοτηνή, Turkish: Gümülcine) is a city in the region of East Macedonia and Thrace, northeastern Greece and its capital. It is also the capital of the Rhodope. Komotini is home to a sizeable Turkish speaking Muslim minority. They were excluded from the 1923 population exchange. According to the 2021 census, the municipality of Komotini had population of 65,243 citizens. “It is two different cultures that coexist but do not merge. The two communities are not communicating vessels, they intersect only in the exceptions. Fear prevents osmosis. There are funerals, for example, and the Muslim will go to pay his respects to the Christian friend or neighbor, but will not enter the church. Which makes sense. This is a place where you’re immediately labeled, if you’re with so-and-so or so-and-so, you’re with the Turkish consulate, you’re with the other side.” “I came back because I wanted my daughter to acquire this sense of tolerance and coexistence that exists in Komotini. Things that are considered a priority in education today, in this city we learned them through lived experience. From kindergarten to high school we had classmates from different religious groups and backgrounds. In other words, we lived intercultural education in practice without realizing that it is something special, through different celebrations, local costumes, cuisines, customs and traditions." The two different statements from inhabitants of Komotini makes up a frame for this deeply interesting article by Margarita Pournara in Kathimerini English Edition, telling an important story of the Greece outside the main cities and the islands. https://lnkd.in/dKwKAPdS #greece #grækenland #thrache #komotini

✋Interested in #indigenouspeoples and #humanrights? @IWGIA published the 38th edition of the Indigenous World, 🙌 Download it at http://bit.ly/2nTAsKO - Curious about developments in Libya? 👉: https://bit.ly/4bZCv2u The Indigenous World 2024 report by IWGIA highlights the ongoing challenges faced by Indigenous communities in Libya, including the Amazigh, Tuareg, and Toubou. Key issues include: Lack of Recognition: Indigenous Peoples are not officially recognized in the Libyan constitution, limiting their rights and cultural expression. Political Instability: Ongoing conflict and divided governance hinder the protection and advancement of Indigenous rights. Cultural Suppression: Policies continue to marginalize Indigenous languages and cultural practices. Land Rights Violations: Historical land dispossessions remain unresolved, impacting Indigenous communities' access to their ancestral lands. Economic Marginalization: Indigenous populations face significant economic challenges and lack access to resources. 🔗 Learn more about the situation #IndigenousRights #Libya #Amazigh

The African diaspora is the worldwide collection of communities descended from native Africans or people from Africa, predominantly in the Americas. The term commonly refers to the descendants of the West and Central Africans who were enslaved and shipped to the Americas via the Atlantic slave trade between the 16th and 19th centuries, with their largest populations in Brazil, the US, and Haiti. The term can be used to refer to the descendants of North Africans who immigrated to other parts of the world. Some scholars identify the “four circulatory phases” of this migration out of Africa. The phrase African diaspora gradually entered common usage at the turn of the 21st century. The term diaspora originates from the Greek διασπορά (diaspora, literally “scattering”) which gained popularity in English about the Jewish diaspora before being applied to other populations. The term has been used in scholarship to refer to more recent emigration from sub-Saharan Africa. The African Union defines the African diaspora as consisting: “of people of native African origin living outside the continent, irrespective of their citizenship and nationality and who are willing to contribute to the development of the continent and the building of the African Union”. It constitutive act declares that it shall “invite and encourage the full participation of the African diaspora as an important part of our continent, in the building of the African Union”. African diaspora populations include but are not limited to: African Americans, Afro-Caribbeans, Afro-Latin Americans, and Black Canadians – descendants of enslaved West Africans brought to the US, the Caribbean, and South America during the Atlantic slave trade. Afro-Arabs (Afro-Saudis, Afro-Omanis, Afro-Syrians, Afro-Palestinians, Afro-Iraqis, Afro-Jordanians, etc.), Afro-Iranians, Afro-Turks – descendants of Zanj slaves whose ancestors were brought to the Near East and other parts of Asia during the Indian Ocean slave trade. Siddis – descendants of Zanj slaves whose ancestors were brought to the Indian subcontinent (Pakistan and India). Referred to as the Makrani in Pakistan. #africanhistory365 #africanexcellence

Reflecting on 65 years since the Tibetan uprising and the formation of the Tibetan refugee community. Tibet’s unique cultural and religious identity has faced immense challenges, especially since the occupation by the People’s Liberation Army in 1950 and the imposition of the 17-Point Agreement. Despite ongoing efforts by the 14th Dalai Lama to negotiate peace, the struggle for autonomy and preservation of Tibetan culture continues. Let’s take this moment to learn, reflect, and support the Tibetan cause. #Tibet #TibetanRefugees #CulturalIdentity #HumanRights #InternationalRelations Tenzing Dhamdul བསྟན་འཛིན་དགྲ་འདུལ་, tenzin tsundue, Foundation for Non-violent Alternatives- an institute for peace studies

History of the Modern state of Israel  Timeline Key moments in the Jewish state's history. 1882-1903: First Aliyah The First Aliyah brings an estimated 25,000-35,000 immigrants to Palestine, the majority of them fleeing anti-Jewish pogroms in Eastern Europe. The influx of immigrants into the Land of Israel during the years 1882-1903 is known as “The First Aliyah.” This was the first large wave of immigrants that were motivated by nationalism. During these years some 25,000 Jews emigrated from Russia and Rumania, and 2,500 arrived from Yemen. Primary Motivations  Immigrants of the First Aliyah arrived in two waves, stimulated by pogroms and violence against the Jews. The first influx followed pogroms in Russia in 1881-1882, and the second mass influx from Russia took place during 1890-1891 as a result of anti-Jewish legislation and the expulsion of Jews from Moscow. Immigration from Yemen was primarily motivated by messianic expectations. The Immigrants The majority of Jews that left Russia and Rumania during this period chose to immigrate to the United States. Those that came to the Land of Israel were mainly middle class people with families. Among them were also emissaries from different cities, organizations, and communities, who came to investigate the possibilities for settlement on behalf of their constituents. Because of their middle-class backgrounds and lack of familiarity with rural life, most of these immigrants chose to settle in cities, primarily Jaffa and Jerusalem. Only one quarter chose agricultural settlements. Despite their small numbers, these original farmers became the foundation of the later pioneering agricultural settlements.   During the First Aliyah period some 2500 Jews also emigrated from Yemen. The majority settled in Jerusalem, where many of them encountered economic difficulties as well as a lack of housing, and unfriendly treatment by other residents of the city. As a result, they created separate housing, community, and financial organizations for themselves. https://lnkd.in/gjufq58P

🌍💔 The Migration to Foreign Lands... A Heart-Wrenching Dilemma 💔🌍 🔥 As Muslims migrate to Europe and Christian countries at a rapid pace, it's crucial to address a heart-wrenching issue. This trend has resulted in a weakening of religious foundations, causing subsequent generations to leave Islam. Renowned scholar Sheikh Ali al-Tantawi's granddaughter, Momena al-Azam, sheds light on this in a thought-provoking report. 💭 Growing up in a religious family, I questioned my grandfather's reluctance to migrate. But as I traveled to Europe and met migrant families, I understood his concerns: living in non-Muslim countries poses a significant threat to future generations' faith and beliefs. ⚡ Time passes, things change. Momena al-Azam's research on the "Ramadan Dynasty" highlights the heartbreaking decline of religious values in their descendants. Migration led to a weakening of their religious identities and conversions to Christianity. 🔁 We must learn from history. Almost a century ago, 96% of migrants became non-Muslim within a generation. Today, the impacts persist: grandkids of Sheikh Ali al-Tantawi and the Ramadan family are now non-Muslims. 💡 As we reflect on these situations, I'd love to hear your experiences and observations living abroad. Has migration affected your faith or that of your loved ones? Share your thoughts. 🌍💔 🙏 Let's pray together: may our faith remain intact amidst the challenges of migration. Amen, O Lord of the Worlds. 🙏 🗣️ Share your experiences and insights in the comments below! 🌍💔💭⚡🔁💡🙏🗣️

What role does #religion play in #migration processes? What is the reason behind migration of #religiousminorities? Is religious affiliation a deciding factor in choosing emigration? 🧳 These questions are addressed in the book 📖 “The Untold Journey of the Nazarene Emigration from Yugoslavia to North America”, written by #COREnet member Dr. Aleksandra Djurić Milovanović. This book focuses on the migration of the Nazarene communities triggered by state repression and the socio-historical context of post-Second World War Yugoslavia 🌍 Follow the link in the comment’s section to read more about the book 👇