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Germany's celebrities stand up for refugees

September 16, 2015

They get people's attention with their work. Now German stars are using their status to welcome refugees. From organizing charity events to collecting musical instruments, here's what they've been up to.

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Deichkind performing at the Echo Awards ceremony in March 2015, wearing Refugees Welcome shirts, Copyright: "Reuters/Michael Sohn
Image: Reuters/Michael Sohn

In the video below, see how artists in Germany are finding creative ways to show support for the refugees entering the country, but also to spark a dialogue on issues like housing shortages, human rights and racism.

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