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Aktionsbündnis gegen Gewalt, Rechtsextremismus und Fremdenfeindlichkeit
Potsdam, DEImpact-drivenNGODemocracy & Public GoodsHuman Rights
Impact3Sustainability Goals
LocationPotsdam
About Aktionsbündnis gegen Gewalt, Rechtsextremismus und Fremdenfeindlichkeit
The Action Alliance against Violence, Right-Wing Extremism and Xenophobia was founded in 1997 to foster a peaceful society without racism in Brandenburg. The organization actively advocates for democracy and tolerance, combating right-wing extremism and populism. It conveys practical knowledge through guidebooks, addresses racism with informational materials, and provides political impulses by uniting people for joint campaigns. A well-known project is the "Show racism the red card" initiative. The alliance supports civil society engagement and has successfully advocated for the investigation of racist terrorism.
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Sustainability Goals
Reduced Inequalities
Countering racism and xenophobia
The organization actively combats right-wing extremism, racism, and populism to reduce discrimination based on origin or beliefs and foster a tolerant society.
Building bridges and strengthening inclusion
Through initiatives such as "Brandenburg stands for democracy and tolerance," the organization promotes coexistence among diverse groups and strengthens societal inclusion.
Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
Promoting peaceful societies
The organization advocates for a peaceful society free from violence by actively confronting right-wing extremism and championing democracy and tolerance.
Ensuring access to justice
The organization gathered civil society expert knowledge on racist terrorism, which led to the establishment of a state parliament investigation committee, strengthening access to justice for victims.
Quality Education
Imparting knowledge against discrimination
Through guidebooks, informational leaflets, and the "Schöner leben ohne Nazis" campaign, the organization conveys knowledge and promotes education against prejudice and extremism.
Engaging youth for democracy
The organization reaches young people through local contacts, festivals, and social media to raise awareness for democratic values and actively mobilize them against right-wing extremism.
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FAQs
Q1What is the core mission of the Action Alliance against Violence, Right-Wing Extremism and Xenophobia?+
The organization is dedicated to fostering a peaceful society without racism in Brandenburg. It actively advocates for democracy and tolerance and combats right-wing extremism and populism.
Q2When and why was the Action Alliance founded?+
It was founded in 1997 in response to significant racist violence and neo-Nazi activity in Brandenburg. The aim was to build bridges between people and collectively make a positive difference.
Q3What initiatives and projects does the Action Alliance pursue?+
It conveys practical knowledge through guidebooks, addresses racism with informational materials like the "New Neighbors" series, and provides political impulses by uniting youth organizations. A well-known initiative is "Show racism the red card".
Q4What significant achievements has the Action Alliance accomplished?+
A key achievement includes its advocacy for the investigation of racist terrorism, which led to the establishment of a state parliament investigation committee after the NSU discovery. It also organized a broad coalition against a neo-Nazi demonstration in 2015.
Q5Where does the Action Alliance against Violence, Right-Wing Extremism and Xenophobia primarily operate?+
The organization is dedicated to fostering a peaceful society without racism specifically in Brandenburg. Its impressum city is Potsdam.
Q6Which UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) does the Action Alliance contribute to?+
The organization primarily contributes to SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities) and SDG 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions). SDG 4 (Quality Education) is supported secondarily.
