Mobility, health and discrimination: An intersectional workshop at FU Berlin

March 20, 2025

What do migration histories, disabilities, gender or age have to do with our mobility – and with our health? Which forms of discrimination are still deeply rooted in society and how can we be sensitive to them in our citizen science study?  How can we instead appreciate and highlight diversity? The AMBER team explored these questions in an intensive workshop on March 6, 2025, led by Ed Greve from the Migration Council Berlin and Stefanie-Layha Aukongo, artist and activist.

In an open and reflective atmosphere, we discussed how discrimination operates on an individual, structural and institutional level. It was particularly striking to realize that those affected  bring a sense of “initial distrust” with them. This is because many of them have repeatedly experienced discrimination or exclusion when dealing with institutions. With our study, we want to actively counteract this injustice . In our research groups, we want to give visibility to marginalized perspectives and ensure inclusive communication, transparency and respectful interaction.

We would like to thank the two workshop leaders! They have further reinforced our commitment as the AMBER team to continue to work particularly hard for diversity, inclusion and accessibility.  Building on the insights gained from the workshop, we aim to collaborate with a broad range of citizens to generate new perspectives and insights and drive meaningful change.  After all, mobility should become fairer, healthier and more accessible for everyone.