Workshop to combat racism: Together for equality!

Workshop to combat racism: Together for equality!

On March 9, 2025, the University of Lübeck will announce an upcoming workshop that will deal intensively with the topic of racism. Under the title “Who wants to be racist!” will Dr. Francine Uwera will give a lecture on March 17, 2025 at 10 a.m. at the Institute for Medical History and Science Research at Königstrasse 42. The event aims to understand racism not just as an individual prejudice, but as a deeply rooted system of inequality and exploitation. The workshop is intended to provide a space for discussions about the far-reaching social effects of racism.

Dr. Uwera, a doctor of education and European law expert, has extensive experience in university management and as a university lecturer. She is a recognized expert in criticism of racism and regularly offers workshops on the topics of thinking and acting critically against racism. She particularly focuses on educational institutions to promote awareness of diversity and inclusion.

Racism as a social problem

The workshop also sheds light on the centuries-long neglect of the topic of racism in society. Concrete recommendations for action are being developed to better help those affected and to actively combat racist structures. Particular attention is paid to the different forms that racism can take. In Germany, this particularly affects groups such as Jews, Sinti and Roma, people of color, black people, Muslims, people with a migration background and refugees.

Racism is often described as a pattern of discrimination that is an expression of social power relations. The different “degrees of severity” of racism range from everyday exclusion to structural discrimination to physical attacks and attacks. An indispensable aspect of this discussion is the remembrance of the National Socialist crimes, especially the genocide of Jews, Sinti*zze and Roma*nja. Remembering these crimes represents an important political task.

Human rights in the context of racism

Human rights demand equality and respect for all people. Racism negates this fundamental claim and is in direct contradiction to the idea of ​​human rights. The fight against racism is seen as a central concern of human rights. In order to overcome racism, it is important to recognize and actively combat the historically and socially rooted inequalities.

The obligations to combat racism are anchored in the Basic Law and can also be found in international agreements such as the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) and the International Convention against Racial Discrimination (ICERD).

The upcoming event at the University of Lübeck opens up the opportunity to lay the foundation for a fruitful dialogue about racism and its effects. It is a step towards creating a deeper understanding of the problem in society and developing concrete options for action.

Further information can be found on the university website: University of Lübeck. This can also provide a detailed context on the topic of racism and its effects on society Institute for Human Rights be consulted.

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