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    ZEOK e. V.

    from Leipzig

    ZEOK e.V. in Leipzig promotes an open, inclusive society through training, cultural events, and interactive exhibitions. The association advocates for diversity, intercultural exchange, and against discrimination. Engaged in numerous projects, it strengthens social interaction.

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    ZEOK e.V. - Center for European and Oriental Culture

    The ZEOK e.V., founded in 2004 in Leipzig, is a dynamic association committed to promoting an open, just, and inclusive society. The association has its roots in the "Schmucksammlung Dr. Bir," which focuses on the regions of Southeast Europe, the Mediterranean, as well as Southwest and Central Asia.

    Key Products and Services

    ZEOK e.V. offers a wide range of activities and projects, including:

    • Training: Diversity-sensitive and discrimination-critical education for adults, youth, and children[1][3][4].
    • Cultural Events: Exhibitions, film screenings, readings, conferences, and an annual music festival[1][3][4].
    • Publications: Educational materials and the annual cultural magazine Simurgh[1][3].
    • Traveling Exhibitions: Interactive exhibitions for diversity-conscious religious education and to present Muslim perspectives in East Germany[1][2].
    • Encounter and Language Trips: Organization of trips to promote cultural encounters and language skills[4].

    Main Mission and Values

    The association is committed, in the spirit of the founder Dr. Bir, to a just, discrimination-critical, and inclusive society. ZEOK e.V. creates spaces for exchange and encounters between people of different backgrounds and promotes transcultural connections and transregional interconnections. The association's guiding principle is a society in which every human life is of equal value, and it stands against all forms of discrimination and racism[1][3][4].

    Sustainability Goals and Initiatives

    ZEOK e.V. strives to promote an open culture and peaceful coexistence in Leipzig, Saxony, and nationwide. The association participates in local, regional, and national projects and programs to strengthen intercultural competence and preserve diversity. Additionally, ZEOK e.V. is a member of the Initiative Transparent Civil Society and is engaged in a deeper process of self-reflection to continuously improve its work[1][3][4].

    Current Initiatives

    Current projects include the conference "Colonial Shadows, Global Highlights: The Impact of Commercial Interests on Western Sahara," which addresses the ongoing consequences of colonialism in Western Sahara, and the mikopa conference, which discusses East German and (post)migrant alliances[1].

    With its diverse engagement and numerous projects, ZEOK e.V. significantly contributes to the promotion of intercultural understanding and social inclusion.

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