Yermi Brenner is a Berlin-based journalist covering migration issues and minorities. His feature articles, personal essays and video reports have been published by Al Jazeera, HuffPost and other international media. Follow his work on Twitter: @yermibrenner. https://www.newsdeeply.com/refugees/contributor/yermi-brenner/rss en Integration Refugee Voices Solutions Wed, 02 May 2018 08:10:00 +0000 Yermi Brenner https://www.newsdeeply.com/refugees/community/2018/05/02/when-refugees-lead-conversation-with-german-politician-omid-nouripour https://www.newsdeeply.com/refugees/community/2018/05/02/when-refugees-lead-conversation-with-german-politician-omid-nouripour As part of our series ‘When Refugees Lead,’ we speak with Omid Nouripour, a German politician from the Green Party whose family fled Iran in the 1980s. Integration Fri, 22 Dec 2017 11:49:52 +0000 Yermi Brenner https://www.newsdeeply.com/refugees/articles/2017/12/22/the-muslim-holiday-debate-germany-mulls-meaning-of-religious-freedom https://www.newsdeeply.com/refugees/articles/2017/12/22/the-muslim-holiday-debate-germany-mulls-meaning-of-religious-freedom A recent controversy in Germany over whether Muslim holidays should be recognized by the state highlights a complex debate across Europe over cultural and religious integration. Yermi Brenner reports on the reactions of Muslims and local authorities in Germany. Integration Wed, 26 Jul 2017 11:14:09 +0000 Yermi Brenner https://www.newsdeeply.com/refugees/articles/2017/07/26/neighborhood-mothers-share-integration-wisdom-with-refugees https://www.newsdeeply.com/refugees/articles/2017/07/26/neighborhood-mothers-share-integration-wisdom-with-refugees A mentoring project for migrants and refugees founded in a Berlin neighborhood a decade ago is being replicated across Germany. Through ‘Neighborhood Mothers,’ women with their own history of migration and integration share their tips and experiences with new arrivals. Education Integration Tue, 16 Aug 2016 10:04:29 +0000 Yermi Brenner https://www.newsdeeply.com/refugees/articles/2016/08/16/germany-seeks-to-integrate-refugees-through-education https://www.newsdeeply.com/refugees/articles/2016/08/16/germany-seeks-to-integrate-refugees-through-education While Germany has made significant progress in providing education for refugee children regardless of their official status, more trained teachers, schools and housing facilities are needed.