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Gay Imam of Pakistani origin tells his story of escape : Part 1

Sameer* was born and brought up in Pakistan to become an Imam or Muslim preacher in a mosque. He always knew he was gay, but social pressure prevented him from revealing his sexuality. When his secret was exposed, he faced threats to his life and was forced to seek refuge in several countries, but to no avail.

Restaurant run by refugees promotes integration in Italy

A restaurant in Turin called Zenobia is managed by a family of Syrian refugees who want to promote integration.

Syrian refugee: 'German laws forced me to return!'

Many refugees return to their home countries because of the money the German government offers them for repatriation. But one Syrian family has decided to leave Germany for different reasons.

Suleiman's story: integration through technology

Suleiman Ali is a Somali refugee who fled violence and traveled to Italy where he now works as a Big Data junior expert.

Mahmud's story: how he saved himself and his family

This is the story of Mahmud and his effort to bring his family from Syria to Italy through the help of the Community of Sant'Egidio and humanitarian corridors.