Fighters against right-wing extremism honored: "Work is invaluable":
The state democracy conference took place for the first time at the VHS in Hamm ...
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First Democracy Conference in Hamm Empowers NetworksIn 2024, Hamm hosted the inaugural state democracy conference promoting alliances against extremism within the federal program.
- The state democracy conference was held for the first time at VHS Hamm focusing on right-wing extremism and racist violence.
- Mayor Marc Herter welcomed representatives from key civil society and state prevention networks in NRW.
- Secretary of State Gonca Türkeli-Dehnert highlighted the vital role of courageous networks in fostering social cohesion and diversity.
- Participants exchanged ideas at 20 booths addressing challenges and strategies for alliances across culture, economy, and social media.
In a diverse society, respectful interaction is crucial. For this, we need people who oppose demagoguery against minorities and who fight against all forms of exclusion. With today's Landesdemokratiekonferenz, we honor these brave networks. Their work is of inestimable value for the cohesion of our society.— Gonca Türkeli-Dehnert, State Secretary in the Ministry of Culture and Science, speaking at the Landesdemokratiekonferenz in Hamm
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