Governing diversity in increasingly diverse societies creates challenges for many countries. Some states struggle to recognize and implement minority rights, and, in other cases, highly protected minorities can cause social tensions. At times, segments of the population are even considered a security threat and exceptional measures are applied as a result. A Summer School in Eurac Research investigates the so-called “securitization” of migrants and ethnic/national minorities whilst analyzing the negative effects of these processes and devising alternatives.

Research investigates the consequences of securitization processes of minorities and migrants. And looks for alternatives.

When "others" are an emergency

How Iran has just become the world's main host country for refugees

Alexandra Tomaselli, a social lawyer, and Katharina Crepaz and Mirjam Gruber, two political scientists, are spokespersons for an interdisciplinary working group at Eurac Research which studies gender dynamics. We talked to the three of them about the most important stages of Gay Pride, the topics of intersectionality and pink washing, and what else they are up to with their working group.

Why does the topic of gender identity inflame minds? A conversation between the disciplines

Pride and prejudice sui generis 

Empowering survivors: The urgent need to eliminate sexual violence in conflict zones

Donne, migrazione e gender gap sul lavoro in Alto Adige 

Marzia Bona, politologa di Eurac Research, racconta come le aziende altoatesine percepiscano la diversità e come la gestiscano quotidianamente. Da questo quadro, escono anche alcuni spunti per il futuro.

Presentati i primi risultati di uno studio sul diversity management in Alto Adige

“L’unicità di ogni persona può diventare un vantaggio per l’azienda”

Institute for Minority Rights - Eurac Research

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Cohesion, equal participation and minority protection are among the central challenges of a diverse society.  Our interdisciplinary and international team recognizes the diversity of South Tyrolean so...

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