Since Monday, 14.09.2020, an exhibition of the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES), "Strengthening Democracy - Fighting Right-Wing Extremism", has been on display on 16 movable walls in the library of the University of Theology. According to a press release of the University, the exhibition serves as a contribution to the intercultural week in Burg and to commemorate September 15, which was designated International Day of Democracy by the United Nations in 2007.
The principle of democracy
In the brochure accompanying the exhibition, the FES explains that the aim is to demonstrate the importance of democracy for our society and our dealings with one another. "The first part of the exhibition explains the principle of democracy. The importance of human dignity as an important basic rule is also addressed: According to this, all people are equally worthy. It becomes clear that democracy is not a matter of course - it must be respected, shaped, and realised by all of us in our everyday lives".
Democracy and right-wing extremism
"The second part of the exhibition shows why right-wing extremism poses a threat to democracy and what makes up the extreme right-wing worldview. Right-wing extremism has many faces." The extreme right-wing scene consists of a ramified and cooperating network in which extreme right-wing parties, music and clothing distributors, magazines, educational institutions, groups, such as Autonomous Nationalists, and subcultures, such as the Identitarian Movement, participated.
Registration for the exhibition for groups
The exhibition can be seen from September 14-26, 2020 and again from November 16-27, 2020 in the library of the Friedensau Theological College. The exhibition boards are ideally suited for political education, so that school excursions are possible in accordance with the Coronavirus Hygiene Regulations.
We, therefore, ask for prior registration for larger groups.
e-mail: Bib.Veranstaltungen(at)thh-friedensau(dot)de
Friedensau Theological University
The Theological University of Friedensau is a state-recognised university supported by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Eight B.A. and M.A. programmes can be taken here - some of them extra-occupational - in the fields of Christian Social Work and Theology, as well as a course in German as a Foreign Language. More than 30 nations are represented among the students. Prospective students can register for “taster” days and get to know life in the lecture hall and on campus.
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