Day of action against racism on the 29th of April 2025
Racism is not just an individual problem, but is often deeply rooted in the structures of our society - including in institutions such as universities. It doesn't always manifest itself openly, but it works through systematic discrimination, exclusion and a lack of representation. Racism does not just begin with insults - it begins where structures exclude people. As part of the Day of Action against Racism on 29 April 2025, we would therefore like to address forms of institutional racism this year. To this end, the Central Equal Opportunities Officer, Dr Annika Hegemann, together with the Diversity Officer, Laura Maring, the Vice Dean for Sustainability, Equality and Diversity of the Faculty of Cultural Studies, Dr Larissa Eikermann, as well as the Managing Director of the Centre for Gender Studies, Dr Claudia Mahs, and the student organisations of the Foreign Students' Representation (ASV) and the General Students' Committee (AStA) invite all interested parties to a day of action against racism at Paderborn University.
Zusammen mit dem Koordinator für Geflüchtete an der Universit?t Paderborn, Volker Verhoff, und weiteren Kooperationspartner*innen soll zun?chst in Form von Aktionsst?nden ein Zeichen gegen Rassismus gesetzt werden: Von 11:00 bis 14:00 Uhr werden im Foyer unterschiedliche Mitmachformate und Informationsangebote in Form von Aktionsst?nden angeboten, die sich u.a. mit den Themen Rassismus und rassismuskritischer Haltung befassen und erste Einblicke und neue Perspektiven zum Themenkomplex er?ffnen sollen.
Anschlie?end wird es einen 365体育_足球比分网￥投注直播官网 zum Thema ?Rassismus erkennen und dekonstruieren“ (14-17 Uhr) geben. Gemeinsam mit allen Interessierten m?chte hier der AStA in den Austausch darüber kommen, wie ein interkulturelles, kultursensibles Zusammenleben gut gelingen kann.
Den Abschluss bildet von 18 bis 20 Uhr schlie?lich eine Podiumsdiskussion zum Thema ?Institutioneller Rassismus“. Zusammen mit Sabine Adelio (ZfS), Ariana Noory (ASV), Dr. Denise Büttner (DaF/DaZ) und Evans Gumbe (TH Lübeck) blicken Studierendenvertretungen u.a. auf die Frage, wie sich Rassismus in der Uni als Institution zeigt und welche Auswirkungen dies auf die Studierenden hat.
Our activity stands at a glance
Activity stand no. 1
Contact person on site: Laura Maring (Diversity Officer)
Description: This stand will focus on various interactive formats such as an implicit bias test, a conversation card game on the topic of racism awareness and a number of short films on the topic of everyday racism. Together, we would like to enter into dialogue with you on the topic and provide all those interested with specialised support in dealing with racism/racist statements through educational flyers, posters and handouts.
Contact person on site: Dr Claudia Mahs (Managing Director of the Centre for Gender Studies) and Dr Larissa Eikermann (Associate Dean of Sustainability, Equality and Diversity/ Faculty of Arts and Humanities)
Description: At this stand there will be an elaborate book table on the subject of racism and anti-racism. The content of the books is aimed at children and young people as well as adults and people who would like to take a closer look at the topic in the context of educational institutions. All interested parties are cordially invited to browse through the books and engage in dialogue about the content.
Contact persons on site: Marie Lampe und Ramazan Cem Mahanoglu (AStA) and Ariana Noory (ASV)
Description: At this stand, members of ASV - POCs coming from the diverse backgrounds - will shed light, through an open dialogue, on the topic of “Subtle Racism”, its impact on the lives of the those affected, and how the unintended actions, and inactions enable it. We will also talk about how small changes in our perception of things, and little accommodation can go a long way in building a blooming society.
The AStA will provide a wide range of information on various anti-racism topics on the day of action. You can expect brochures, flyers, books and posters, among other things. You will also have the opportunity to play interactive games and exchange ideas with us and other students.
Contact person on site: Anke Migula (Consulting/Social advice of the Studierendenwerk Paderborn) and Aminah Schneider (Welcome Services für internationale Forschende und Mitarbeitende/ Stabsstelle International Relations)
Description: At this stand, the social counselling service of the Studierendenwerk introduces itself with its counselling services on student financing, emergency aid, scholarships and job and housing search. Counselling is offered in German and English.This is also where the Welcome Services provide advice and support for international researchers and employees and their hosts as a central point of contact for questions relating to everyday organisation during their stay. In addition, the Welcome Services offer a mailing list with information on current events and organise networking opportunities.
Contact person on site: Volker Verhoff (Coordinator for refugees at Paderborn University), Abigail Tchoumi Zambo and Patricia Gwala
Description: On the day of action, the International Office will be represented by Abigail Tchoumi Zambo, Patricia Gwala and Volker Verhoff. They will present various support options for refugees at Paderborn University and outline which options Paderborn students and employees have to go abroad for a limited period of time and thus gain valuable knowledge and new experiences. In addition, books will be available to provide information about racism in everyday life and to deal with one's own ‘white spots’ in relation to the topic.
- Allgemeiner Studierendenausschuss (AStA)
- Ausl?ndische Studierenden-Vertretung (ASV)
- Gesch?ftsführerin des Zentrums für Geschlechter Studien / Gender Studies, Dr. Claudia Mahs
- Prodekanin für Nachhaltigkeit, Gleichstellung und Diversit?t der Fakult?t Kulturwissenschaften, Dr. Larissa Eikermann
- Referentin für Diversity, Laura Maring
- Zentrale Gleichstellungsbeauftragte, Dr. Annika Hegemann
Get involved! Our additional programme: Workshop (2-5 p.m.) and panel discussion (6-8 p.m.)
Three-hour workshop on the topic of ‘Recognising and deconstructing racism’.
What: We would like to get together to discuss how intercultural, culturally sensitive coexistence can succeed.
When: 2-5 p.m.
Where: H 2
Panel discussion on ‘Institutional racism’
What: We will talk to Sabine Adelio (ZfS), Ariana Noory (ASV), Dr Denise Büttner (DaF/DaZ) and Evans Gumbe (TH Lübeck) about how racism manifests itself in the university as an institution and what impact this has on students.
When: 6-8pm
Where: Studio in the Silo (S.1.100)
No pre-registration necessary, we look forward to welcoming all interested parties!
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