Celebrate our anniversary with us!
On 02.12.23 the big celebration of the 5th anniversary of the Awareness Initiative will take place. We would like to cordially invite all awareness activists, interested people even without previous experience, friends and members of the association as well as groups and initiatives that work on the topic or are interested in it. We want to come together with you, exchange ideas and network, reflect on the last few years, look at the current status and developments in awareness work and also celebrate properly! Admission is free of charge.
We have updated some information. These are highlighted in red.
When? On Saturday, 02.12.23 from 3 pm
Where? Villa Davignon (Friedrich-Ebert-Straße 77 in Leipzig (Zentrum-West), large hall
From 3 p.m.: Coffee and cake
3 - 5 p.m.: Open exchange, networking and presentation of projects - bring your materials/flyers etc. with you!
17:30 - 19:30: Panel discussion "Changing perspectives on awareness - where we come from and where we want to go" with Monty Dhanjal (Kaleidoskop; moderator), Ras Yohannes (ISD), Pia Eigenstetter (Drugscouts) and Florentin Freund (Initiative Awareness)
From 8 p.m.: Champagne reception and canapés
Register now and secure your place for the anniversary. We look forward to seeing you and your registrations. You can find the registration form here.
We need a few helpers for the event and would be delighted if you would like to support us, mainly with setting up and dismantling on the day of the event. If you are interested, simply register as a helper in the registration form.
We ask all participants to read the following overview of our awareness concept for the event here and to acknowledge it. Here is the short version:
We ask for considerate and respectful interaction based on the principle of consensus. Discriminatory or transgressive behavior, such as racism, anti-Semitism, sexism or trans* hostility, will not be tolerated.
We ask that all participants meet taking into account and reflecting on their own position as speakers and the space they occupy. We ask that individual people are not equated with or held responsible for supposed sides or positions in complex political conflicts. We would ask this in particular with regard to the situation in Israel-Palestine.
The awareness approach has limits! Awareness can contribute to sensitization and prevention of discrimination and violence. The focus here is clearly on supporting those affected. It should be emphasized here that awareness is by no means conceivable apart from a social critique of power . However, complex political conflicts cannot be resolved with the awareness approach. At best, those affected can be accompanied and supported in dealing with them.
We want the participants to take collective responsibility and work together to create a space that is free of discrimination and violence. We want to look out for each other and support each other. Awareness is a form of collective assumption of responsibility and not a service.
In addition, a trained awareness team is available at all times. This team is approachable and can support those affected by discrimination or violence. It works according to the principles of power of definition, victim-centeredness, impartiality and confidentiality. The awareness team is staffed by external people and is not dependent on the Awareness Initiative.
Questions, criticism, problems or debriefing concerns can be submitted before and after the event by email at lili@iniative-awareness.de.
The event will take place in Leipzig Zentrum-West. We recommend traveling by streetcar to the stops "Waldplatz" or "Westplatz". Unfortunately, the public parking lot next to the venue can only be used with an app.
- The hall has barrier-free access via the side entrance to the garden. The path consists of cobblestones
- Upon prior request, we can provide height-adjustable tables for wheelchair users
- A high chair can be used
- The interiors are smoke-free
- The event will be held in German spoken language
- The elevator has a tactile floor guidance system
- The event rooms are equipped with an inductive hearing system, which is available for the panel discussion
- The toilets are barrier-free
- The nearby streetcar stops are wheelchair accessible. More information on barriers and mobility can be found on the Leipziger Verkehrsbetriebe website
- There is a public parking lot next to the venue, which is not wheelchair accessible and can only be paid for via app
- Alcohol is also served from 8 pm. Non-alcoholic sparkling wine is also available
- All food and drinks on offer are vegan and include information on allergens
- There are three different toilets available: 1. all gender; 2. barrier-free all gender; 3. TINFLA*only (trans*, inter, nonbinary, women*, lesbians*, agender)
If you live in Leipzig and can provide a place to sleep or if you are coming to visit and are looking for a place to sleep, please join the following Signal group, which serves as a sleeping place exchange.
We ask you to take a corona test before the event. We will also provide some additional tests for a donation at the registration desk.
We will only take photos at the event on which no faces of visitors can be recognized. If you have special requirements, please contact us.
If you have any questions, requests or needs, please do not hesitate to contact us by e-mail at fachtag@initiative-awareness.de. We look forward to exchanging ideas with you!
