This year, over 5,000 events are taking place across Germany to raise awareness of the importance of human dignity. As part of the IWgR 2025, which will take place from March 17 to 30, the project "Living Democracy in Wiesbaden" will take center stage. The specialist and coordination office is continuously involved in various projects to promote a democratic and diverse urban society. Together with numerous cooperation partners, Wiesbaden is sending a clear signal against discrimination and for respectful coexistence.

On the occasion of the campaign week, the Büchergilde Wiesbaden (Bismarckring 27) is showing an exhibition in its shop window with illustrations of Black personalities from Germany and around the world, accompanied by their respective books. Among others, bell hooks, Natasha A. Kelly, Emilia Roig and Hadija Haruna-Oelker can be seen. The lovingly designed "Archive of Black Personalities and Stories of Color" was created by a citizen of Wiesbaden. The exhibition takes place in cooperation with the specialist and coordination office "Demokratie Leben in Wiesbaden".

The event with journalist and political scientist Gilda Sahebi is also a key event. In her book, she analyzes the fact that racist thought patterns are not the result of individual malice, but are deeply rooted in social and political structures. During the event, she will explore the following questions, among others: How do racist thought patterns develop? What historical continuities exist? How can we as a society break through these patterns? Admission is free. The event is organized by Spiegelbild - politische Bildung aus Wiesbaden e.V., the Protestant Deanery, Schlachthof Wiesbaden e.V. and the Fach- und Koordinierungsstelle Demokratie Leben in Wiesbaden.

"Democracy cannot be taken for granted - it depends on people's commitment and vigilance. The International Weeks against Racism are an important moment to draw attention to existing inequalities and to counter structural racism. The 'Living Democracy in Wiesbaden' project promotes education, dialog and networking and thus makes a decisive contribution to an open and diverse society. Our urban society will only remain strong and united if all people can participate equally, regardless of their origin or skin color."

All citizens are invited to attend the events, get involved and actively contribute to a democratic and open society.

Further information can be found at: www.demokratie-leben-in-wiesbaden.de

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