Vielfalt in der Erinnerungskultur?! Abschluss der Veranstaltungsreihe „Zehn Jahre nach dem Genozid an den Êzîdinnen und Êzîden. Erinnern – Aufarbeiten – Konsequenzen“

In the organizer's words:

Remembering the crimes of National Socialism is an ongoing task for German society. Many aspects remain unexplored, for example with regard to victim groups that continued to be marginalized even after 1945. While the culture of remembrance in Germany is dominated by the Holocaust, other mass crimes have barely made it into the public consciousness. These include the colonial crimes committed in Germany's name. In a society characterized by migration, there are also collective memories of various mass crimes that are not directly linked to German history. Such events have not yet played a role in the cultural memory of the majority society.

In view of the shift to the right in Germany, we must ask ourselves how we can effectively counter group-based misanthropy (anti-Semitism, racism, sexism, ableism, etc.). How can a culture of remembrance contribute to strengthening democratic awareness in society? Which historical events we remember and which references and analogies we make to current events are the subject of lively debate. The memory of the Holocaust and German colonialism can be linked by focusing on structures, interdependencies, events and publications June to August 2025 21 and continuities. In addition, 30% of people in Germany have a history of migration. Many of them bring with them experiences and memories of mass crimes that have a direct and indirect impact on our coexistence.

In order to strengthen social cohesion in a globalized society, these issues should also be addressed in terms of the culture of remembrance. After all, we will only become a strong community of values if we see ourselves as a diverse community and think and act inclusively.

In November 2024, two elm trees were planted at the Millerntor stadium to commemorate the genocide of the Ezidis. A memorial plaque will be installed and inaugurated here.

Keynote speech: Dr. Susann Lewerenz, Neuengamme Concentration Camp Memorial

Panel discussion: Dr. Leyla Ferman, political scientist Selda Akbayir, Intercultural Education Advice Center Anke Schwarzer, Hamburg Education Office

Moderator: Corinna Below, journalist

Inauguration of the memorial plaque: 16:30

An event organized by the Landeszentrale für politische Bildung in cooperation with the Neuengamme Concentration Camp Memorial, Women for Justice e.V. and Interkulturellen Werkstatt e.V. (IKW) Hamburg

Responsible: Abut Can