In Germany, the foundation for the international weeks against racism coordinates an overview of lectures, online workshops, readings, projects and other formats with critical reflection and exchange. In the metropolitan region, the Intercultural Center Heidelberg participates in numerous events. This year, you will have the opportunity to collect and exchange information in Heidelberg until 15 May 2022.
Events focusing on anti-gypsyism will take place in Weinheim on the occasion of the awareness weeks:
- 14 to 25 March 2022, touring exhibition “Typical Gypsies – Myths and Realities of Life” in the public library Weinheim: Opening hours Monday to Friday 10 a. m. to 6 p. m., Thursday 10 a. m. to 7 p. m. and Saturday 10 a. m. to 2 p. m.
- until 27 March 2022, Comic Exhibition “Life Realities of the Sinti and Roma”: Youth Room MOJA Weinheim, Bahnhofstr. 19, opening hours Wednesday 2 to 7 p. m., Thursday and Friday 4 to 7 p. m.
- 20 March 2022 10 a. m. to 2 p. m. 35 years of civil rights and commemoration work: film matinee with representatives of the Association of German Sinti and Roma Baden-Württemberg in cooperation with the modern theater Weinheim, discussion with Verena Lehmann.
In order to send a clear signal for 100% human dignity, interested parties can join Amnesty initiatives or world against racism. Or you can use a customized background for virtual conferences and meetings on Teams and Zoom during the weeks for work, study and teaching.
The University of Mannheim stands for openness, tolerance and an appreciative and respectful approach. Among other things, it is clearly positioned against racism in the code of conduct. All members of the university receive counseling in the event of disadvantage and discrimination.