Last year, Munich unfortunately had to cancel the program of the International Weeks against Racism due to Corona. This year is different, but the majority of the events will take place digitally.

The last few months and weeks have shown all the more clearly how important education is. The racist and anti-Semitic attacks in Halle and Hanau as well as the right-wing extremist murder of Walter Lübke make it clear how great the need and necessity is to talk about everyday racism as well as institutional and structurally anchored racism in our society.

These murderous and inhumane acts have once again significantly increased the urgency of a debate in society as a whole about the massive threat posed by racism, anti-Semitism and other forms of group-related misanthropy, both for those directly affected and attacked and for our democracy as a whole.

Focus on solidarity

The motto of this year's International Weeks against Racism is "Solidarity". The aim is to conduct an honest, (self-)critical and broad social debate on the topic of racism. The Department for Democracy at Munich City Hall has put together a diverse program to strengthen the city's community of solidarity, network democratic individuals and initiatives, empower those directly affected and develop joint strategies and visions. Munich should be colorful, plural, equal and democratic!

You can find the entire program with lectures, guided tours, talks and workshops here. The majority of the events will take place digitally.

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