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#dealwithme: Seeking acceptance - Full episode

Ali, David and Leonidah know what discrimination feels like. And they want it to stop.  

the #dealwithme reporters

Elisabetta Galla  

Yalda Zarbakhch  

Gönna Ketels  

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When society mistakes pedophiles for molesters

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Graham is a young man living with a painful secret: he's sexually attracted to children. He's tried to get help but therapists want nothing to do with him. Despite what many might think, he's not a child molester. 

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"My father hates Jews - and my husband is Jewish"

Right-wing protesters in Budapest, Hungary (Photo: REUTERS/Laszlo Balogh)

Edit, a teacher from Hungary, got in touch with Life Links on Facebook. When she fell in love with a Jewish man more than 10 years ago, she didn't know how deeply that would affect her family. 

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#dealwithme: Seeking acceptance - David, Hungary

23-year-old David is determined to fight against anti-Semitism and intolerance in his home country.  

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UK vs Germany: experiences of being “ginger”

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When the Life Links team sat down to discuss #dealwithme, onliners Gianna and Lou struck on the topic of ‘gingerism’. Both have gorgeous red hair - but had very different experiences of it when they were growing up. 

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What is albinism?

Leondiah and her niece (Photo: Gönna Ketels/DW)

White skin, pale pinkish eyes and light hair - those are the physical traits that some connect with albinism, the condition affecting #dealwithme’s Leonidah. Find out what causes albinism and how it’s diagnosed. 

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#dealwithme: A woman with albinism seeking acceptance

Leonidah has albinism, a rare genetic condition which was once equivalent to a death sentence in her home Kenya.  

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Battling sexual harassment in Cairo and beyond

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Sexual street harassment is a worldwide problem. Viral videos are highlighting the issue and organizations are trying to combat the trend but face an uphill battle as many accept the catcalls and looks as normal. 

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Life after prison: re-entering society is no easy task

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#drugtrap’s Dominik will be released from prison next year. He’s quit drugs and wants to turn his life around. But prisoners often struggle to find a place in society after their release. What support do they need? 

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    Refugees in Germany - the European dream?

    The European Dream: Selfies from Oranienplatz

    Refugees from Iraq, Syria, Afghanistan and many other conflict-ridden countries were camping at Berlin’s Oranienplatz for two years. In April 2014, they were evicted from the square. Selfies taken by its former residents were exhibited under the title “The European Dream” to show locals how their lives developed during summer while moving to another camp and during many demonstrations.

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    Refugees in Germany - the European dream?

    Demanding to be seen

    The refugees' slogan has been: "If we stay here, we remain visible - which gives us the power to make a difference politically. If we leave Oranienplatz, then we’ll become invisible once again." Between 2005 and 2012, Germany accepted just 10 refugees per 100,000 inhabitants, less than the average of 23 refugees that were accepted by the EU's 11 northern and western countries.

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    Refugees in Germany - the European dream?

    Support by locals

    Some Berliners, such as German President Joachim Gauck, showed solidarity with the refugees. In a keynote speech in June 2014, he attacked the EU policy on refugees coming by boat. "Even the high sea is not a legal vacuum. Human rights apply there as well," he said. "The images of coffins in the hangar of the airport in Lampedusa do not fit with the image that we Europeans have of ourselves."

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    Refugees in Germany - the European dream?

    A waiting game

    Many refugees have to suffer through a lengthy application process. After being allowed to enter Germany, they are referred to a reception center, where they can stay while the application is reviewed. After being questioned about their route and the persecution in their home countries, a final decision is made. Despite the long wait, 38.5 percent of asylum applications were denied in 2013.

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    Refugees in Germany - the European dream?

    Occasional threats

    The communities where refugees end up living, often have little to no tolerance for the asylum seekers and sometimes even threaten them. This summer, the Spreehotel Bautzen in eastern Germany was transformed into a refugee center. Because of constant physical threats, the center’s manager had to erect a fence to protect the 150 refugees from Syria, Afghanistan and 15 other nations.

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    Refugees in Germany - the European dream?

    Easing the pressure

    Human rights activists and several politicians have joined forces with refugees and are demanding new ways to overcome bureaucratic hurdles. Martin Patzelt, of the conservative party CDU, insisted that households should be allowed to give "free lodging" to refugees in an attempt to ease pressure on the government, which he says would then only be responsible for healthcare and cost of living.

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    Refugees in Germany - the European dream?

    The tragedy continues

    The exact fate of many of the refugees shown in these Oranienplatz selfies isn’t clear, however, many of them supposedly went through additional hardship in Germany. DW found a humiliating identification process and poor living conditions in the refugee centers to be additional obstacles for refugees.

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    Refugees in Germany - the European dream?

    Insecurities upon waking up

    Elisabetta was shooting with Ali (left), a young Afghan refugee, to highlight tolerance issues in German society. He said: “When I wake up, my first thought is that this might be my last day in this country.”


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Recognize me: Seeking asylum in Germany

Hashem working on his computer (Photo: Waslat Hasrat-Nazimi)

You met Ali on our latest episode #dealwithme. Now we want to introduce you to Hashem. He's another refugee who came to Europe in the hope of a better life. But as soon as he gets a passport, he will be sent back. 

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#dealwithme: Seeking acceptance - Ali, Germany

Ali has been a refugee nearly all his life. Dealing with intolerance is one of the challenges.  

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When being different comes in handy

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Christian Andersen has Asperger’s. You might expect that he experienced bullying and a lack of empathy. And he did. But that’s not the whole story. Because now and again being different increases your employability. 

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Dreams can be crushed, fear can rule your life, your friends can turn on you. Overcoming these obstacles is a challenge we share. We want to hear from you: What keeps you from being who you want to be?