The third assembly of the “Hazara Diaspora Network,” focusing on the status and needs of the Hazara diaspora community and the integration of newly arrived migrants into host societies, was held in Malmö, Sweden.
The organizers of this meeting stated that the two-day event, titled “A Pathway to Integration and Participation in Host Communities,” commenced on Saturday.
During the assembly, the “Hazara Diaspora Network” honored Dawood Sarkhosh, a renowned Afghan singer, for his “several decades of valuable and continuous artistic and cultural activities,” presenting him with a certificate of appreciation.
Participants in this meeting condemned all forms of violence and extremism, including religious and ethnic violence, in their final resolution. They emphasized the necessity of combating hate speech, discrimination, violence, and societal polarization.
Participants reminded that the Hazara community has been a serious victim of religious and ethnic extremism in Afghanistan for several decades and therefore should not become a victim, tool, or means to promote extremism and violence.
They added that Hazaras should play an active and constructive role in strengthening safe, democratic, and inclusive communities in host countries, based on peaceful coexistence, tolerance, human rights, equality, and civic participation.
Additionally, participants emphasized the integration of Hazara migrants into host communities while simultaneously preserving their identity and culture.
The attendees believed that “Hazaras can maintain their language, culture, and identity while actively participating as responsible and constructive citizens in host communities across social, educational, economic, cultural, and civic spheres.”
They particularly focused on the situation of youth, the second generation, and newly arrived migrants, stressing their access to education, language, employment, social services, and opportunities for civic participation.
At the end of the assembly, the “Hazara Diaspora Network” called for collaboration from other institutions, personalities, and activists to support migrants and advance shared goals.
Hazaras constitute a significant portion of Afghan migrants in European countries and other parts of the world.
Due to historical marginalization, forced migrations, and targeted attacks over many years, Hazaras have been compelled to flee Afghanistan, with some managing to reach European countries and other parts of the world.
