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A quick "kebab" or a "hotdog"...?
An evening of salsa or a rock concert?
Fresh croissants for breakfast and a family meal at the local Indian?
An evening at the opera and a visit to the Van Gogh exhibition?
Spending the summer on a language course in England or fun in the sun in Malta?
What is DiVerSitY?
'Diversity can be found wherever there is more than one possibility, an option to do something different!’
In terms of cultural diversity, it can be anything to do with people’s customs, habits and characteristics, such as food, music, art and literature, and of course language.
It also includes biological, geographical and architectural diversity. Not all countries have four seasons, in one place you might see deer running in the woods and
in another monkeys in the jungle or camels in the desert. The same goes for towns and cities.
Some are old, whilst others are new.
Linguistic diversity also plays an important part. There are many different national languages, dialects, and regional or minority languages. We also communicate through other means such as
body language. You might shake someone’s hand to say hello in one place,
but kiss them on the cheek or bow in another.
Most young people have a completely different vocabulary to older generations, which is a sign of diversity. Language is the key to intercultural dialogue,
making it very important that people learn foreign languages.
DiVerSitY offers a wide range of exciting opportunities!! |
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European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) The European Union has come a long way in protecting the human rights of its citizens. However, more needs to be done. Discrimination occurs in all aspects of our everyday life such as school, sports, work, healthcare and entertainment. The 27 Member States of the European Union have established the Agency for Fundamental Rights to monitor fundamental rights and to help promote and protect these rights for all of us. The tasks of the Agency for Fundamental Rights are: - Information and data collection and analysis - Co-operation with civil society and awareness-raising - Advice to EU institutions and Member States If you want to know more, visit our general site on http://fra.europa.eu
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