ReliefWeb: Large influxes of refugees from Muslim-majority countries have led to a significant rise in the overall number of Muslims in Germany. Recent studies report high prevalence of mental distress and illness among the refugees. Recent surveys from the German Islam Conference indicate that faith plays an important role in the social integration and inclusion of these individuals.
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The Conversation: Locals within host countries are not the only source of intolerance and prejudice against religious refugees. There is also conflict among refugees of different religious groups. While some have suggested separating people by religion in refugee centres, researcher Kat Eghdamian believes that proactively counteracting prejudice can be achieved by allowing groups to mix and share their experiences.
Religious Refugees 