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A map of Modena services for migrants

During the first two Policy Labs the topic of communication, information and access to services was indicated as the most urgent. Many young migrants have told us that they find difficult finding informations  in the city administration web site, which  is not very friendly use and it’s only in italian. The rigidity of ministerial guidelines …

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“FormAZIONE”: a Modena micro-experiment

In the city of Modena several voluntary associations help migrants to learn Italian. These volunteer teachers are a precious resource, because they teach for free tomigrants who are in financial difficulty helping them to obtain a language certification. However, many volunteers don’t have any qualifications in teaching Italian as a second language. For this reason, the …

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The third Policy Lab of Modena

The Third Policy Lab in Modena was held on November 8 and 11, 2023. After seven months of working hard to carry out the micro-experiments, the group met again to conclude the MUST-a-Lab participatory process. In the first meeting, we illustrated the 3 micro-experiments: “Rights for all”, the meetings on labor law and citizenship, the …

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MUST-a-Lab at the “EXPERIENCE FAIR”

On the 30th November 2023, the coordination meeting of the City of Dialogue Network and “Intercultural Modena -The Experiences Fair”,organized as part of the “Divercities” project, were held in Modena. For the Sport and Youth Office of the Municipality of Modena it was a great opportunity to present MUST-a-Lab! The morning was dedicated to the …

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Diritti per tutt* “Rights for all” in Modena

In Italy, finding a job is often tough for young people and it can be tougher for those who have a migratory background. In fact, both cultural and linguistic differences and the complexity of laws can create disorientation and expose youngster to exploitation.For this reason, the Municipality of Modena, thanks to the MUST-a-Lab project, organized …

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Together again before summer holidays!

On the 28th of June, MUST-a-Lab participants met at Parco Ferrari in Modena in order to update about the micro-experiments in front of an aperitif! Indeed, after the Second Policy Lab – held on the 25th of March – we worked in small groups to define the projects and organize the 3 micro-experiments.Meeting each other …

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Second Policy Lab in Modena

MUST-a-Lab participants met again on the 25th March 2023 in the second Policy Lab. This meeting was the most important so far because the aim was to plan concrete solutions to the problems previously addressed. The assembly identified very quickly the priorities to work on, but turning ideas in feasible solutions was more challenging. However, …

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First Policy Lab in Modena

The First Policy Lab in the City of Modena got into action on the 21st of January 2023! The group gathered at Galleria Europa and for the Administration it was a precious moment to listen to the troubles that boys and girls with migratory background have to face in daily life. Asylum seekers, international students …

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Preparatory training for Policy Labs

The preparatory training for Policy Labs in Modena was held on the 3rd of December 2022 at Sala del Leccio. About 20 people met to know each other and to learn about the Policy Labs methodology. After a brief introduction by Municipality of Modena and University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, the Policy Lab facilitators …

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Introduction of MUST-a-Lab to the City of Modena

On the 22nd of October 2022 the European project MUST-a-Lab was introduced to the City of Modena. Several associations of migrants, host communities and local stakeholders were invited to the event held at Sala del Leccio. The Municipaly explained the organization and aims of the project, meanwhile Professor Claudio Baraldi of UNIMORE described the research …

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