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The networking meeting brings together around 60 active members from associations, initiatives and specialist agencies
Around 60 participants sent a strong message in support of democracy, human dignity, and diversity at a networking meeting held at the Groß-Gerau district office . The event was hosted by the Department for Combating Right-Wing Extremism and Racism . The evening focused on exchange, visibility, and a shared stance against discrimination. Patrick Zimmer from haltungsfrage.org moderated the event.
In his welcoming address, First County Councillor Adil Oyan the importance of civil society vigilance: “Right-wing extremist ideologies and discriminatory language are creeping into everyday life. We must counter this with conviction and solidarity.”
Shared network, shared goal
Sedef Yıldız , head of the Office for Integration, presented the network against right-wing extremism and racism , which has been doing dedicated work for ten years. "We are united by the goal of protecting our democratic values and embracing diversity," said Yıldız.
Participants exchanged ideas during a "Meet & Greet" and a gallery walk , where numerous initiatives, alliances, and specialist agencies presented themselves. The program was complemented by two discussion sessions on the topics of democratic education and regular networking .
"The evening showed how much commitment there is in the Groß-Gerau district. It was a clear signal of solidarity and democratic cohesion," Yıldız summarized.
Broad participation from civil society and administration
Among those who participated in the meeting were:
- Alliances and associations such as the Action Alliance against Right-Wing Extremism Groß-Gerau, "We All for Democracy" Biebesheim, Association Without Borders Büttelborn, the Grandmothers Against the Right , the Initiative Together in the Mainspitze, the Protestant Center for Intercultural Education (EZIB) and many more.
- Church-affiliated organizations , schools and foundations such as the Protestant deanery, the Catholic Church in the district, the Margit Horváth Foundation or the Old Synagogue Foundation.
- Municipal specialist agencies from the district and the cities, including the DEXT offices, integration offices, school social work, women's offices, youth education center and the KVHS Groß-Gerau.
(GROSS-GERAU – RED/PSG)
Featured image: Working towards an open and democratic society: Associations and clubs met for an exchange at the invitation of the Office for Combating Right-Wing Extremism and Racism in the Integration Office of the Groß-Gerau district. Photo: District Administration
