Zeit Raum Youth workers against extremism and xenophobia | Page 8

Recommendations for the oppressed
We, youth workers and active youngsters from different European countries, are implementing these
recommendations in order to empower people who are oppressed as a result of
xenophobia or Islamophobia. Through this empowerment, you can be empowered
to resist and overcome oppression and also contribute positively to the society you live in.
• Get informed about your rights
• Get psychological support if needed(different NGO-s and state-run institutions implement it for free)
•Increase your communication skills in order to deal with situations of oppression
•Network with other oppressed people in order to raise your self-confidence and security
•Share your story to reduce stereotypes(through personal contacts, social media, art, human library