From 20 March to 2 April 2023, this year's motto “Get involved” will also give committed and interested parties the opportunity to take part in various regional, national and global activities around the Day Against Racism on 21 March.
Want to get involved? Our selection of some interesting events offers inspiration:
- An interesting series of lectures by the Chair of Contemporary History at the University of Mannheim on the topic of “News from Racism Research”.
- The “International Weeks Against Racism” will take place in Mannheim from March 20th to April 2nd, 2023 with a wide-ranging program. The events deal with topics such as antiziganism, safer space for BIPoC kids and parents, Racism against Muslims and BIPoC. This program is being organized by the anti-discrimination office Mannheim e.V. in conjunction with many cooperation and action alliance partners.
- From movement to cinema, events in the Stadtjugendring Weinheim suitable for everyone Stadtjugendring Weinheim
- The diverse program of the Intercultural Center Heidelberg has been extended again this year and is present with a colorful mix until 16 April 2023.
- 17 March 2023, Nationaltheater Mannheim/
Studio Werkhaus: Rassismuskritik in Schule und Gesellschaft – Speech and discussion with Prof. Dr. Karim Fereidooni; a cooperation event with the Migration Advisory Board of the City of Mannheim. - A bundled overview of nationwide events is provided by the Stiftung gegen Rassismus. There you can also discover various materials and opportunities for action.
- 27 March 2023, 5–7 p.m.: Empathiemaschine Film? Filmreihe gegen Antiziganismus – Karlstorkino Heidelberg – Kino – Opening of the film series of the joint project “Mediale Antiziganismen – Von der interdisziplinären Analyse zur kritischen Medienkompetenz” (MeAviA).
Links to literature for those interested:
- Handout “Racism in teaching contexts – How does it manifest itself? What can we do?” of the University of Hildesheim (website in german laguage)
The handout is aimed at students as well as teachers and other interested people. It is intended to provide orientation and gives an overview of the importance of dealing with racism in university and teaching contexts. - Statement of the German Rectors' Conference: Universities open to the world – Against xenophobia – Nationwide campaign of the HRK member universities (website in german laguage)
In order to provide strong support as an Ally, it helps to reflect on one's own position and to become (even) more aware of one's own privileges. The Awareness Toolbox of the der Vielfalt offers questions for reflection, perception and sensitization exercises. In addition, those interested can browse the Charter der Vielfalt's Antiracism Toolbox.
The University of Mannheim is committed to a discrimination-free space for all people in studying, teaching and working. In this context, the Code of Conduct of the University of Mannheim forms the basis for tolerant and respectful cooperation. If you have had different experiences, persons of trust are happy to provide advice and support.