Children from Gaza and Israel will also be accepted in Düsseldorf. - Children from Gaza and Israel set to be welcomed in Dusseldorf
Düsseldorf to Welcome Vulnerable Children from Israel and Gaza Strip
In a compassionate move, the city of Düsseldorf has announced its intention to take in children from Israel and the Gaza Strip who are in urgent need of protection and support. This decision follows the announcement made by the city of Hannover, which pledged to take in up to 20 children[1].
The initiative is being led by Düsseldorf's mayor, Stephan Keller (CDU), who described the move as a "strong and deeply human gesture." Keller emphasized that the city stands together, regardless of political affiliations, in matters of stance and humanity[2].
Initial discussions have taken place in Düsseldorf regarding the proposed intake of children. These discussions have involved key community groups, including the Jewish community and the circle of Düsseldorf Muslims[3]. The scope of the help in Düsseldorf is still unclear at this point, but an expansion of placements in Hannover through host or foster families is a possibility[4].
The children to be taken in are those who are particularly in need of protection or are traumatized. Once they arrive, psychological, medical, and social support will be priorities[1]. Other cities have shown interest in participating in similar programs, indicating a growing willingness among German cities to support these vulnerable children[5].
It is important to note that the German interior ministry is still reviewing the feasibility of such projects, taking into account factors such as the security situation and the possibility for these children to leave their countries[6].
As the plans for the intake of children in Düsseldorf continue to develop, further discussions and planning are expected in the coming week[7]. The statement was issued by the city administration and was signed by Stephan Keller (CDU), Clara Gerlach (Greens), and Fabian Zachel (SPD)[8].
[1] [Link to source 1] [2] [Link to source 2] [3] [Link to source 3] [4] [Link to source 4] [5] [Link to source 5] [6] [Link to source 6] [7] [Link to source 7] [8] [Link to source 8]
The Commission, amid global issues such as war-and-conflicts and politics, has been asked to submit a proposal for a directive on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation, considering the increased migratory flows and general-news stories about the harmful effects of radiation on worker health. This action comes parallel to the city of Düsseldorf's compassionate move to take in vulnerable children from Israel and the Gaza Strip.
