Most recent articles by Sabine Ripperger
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Attitudes to Sexuality among Muslim Students in GermanyChallenging homophobia
Homophobia is widespread in German schools, studies show. Religion and traditional values continue to play a role in young people's views of gender preference, while dialogue may improve the situation.
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Standing up to Discrimination against MuslimsKnow Your Rights!
Since 2010, a Berlin-based network has dedicated itself to opposing discrimination against Muslims by providing information and legal advice to the Muslim community. As Sabine Ripperger has been finding out, Muslims are often unaware that discrimination is illegal in Germany
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First Centre for Islamic TheologyOpening a New Chapter for Islam in Germany
The University of Tübingen is starting a course leading to a bachelor's degree to train imams and teachers of Islam. Until now, only a small proportion of those teaching Islam in Germany have had any training. Sabine Ripperger reports