Protest and organizing

Organizing refers to a particular form of political organization. On the one hand it means the process of building up an organizational structure, on the other, organizing crafts together the right combination of methods, plans, systematization, and stance. Some of the questions that arise when organizing are: what is a sustainable method of organizing? What does organization mean, and what do we want to change? Organizing also focuses on aspirations for social change, that is to say, how to bring about a comprehensive transformation of society.

Conscription 2.0 or Voluntary Military Service

In this article, you will learn what has been decided with the new military service law in Germany and how the right to conscientious objection can be exercised. We take a look at international perspectives on military service and conscientious objection and examine solidarity movements of the past as a counter-perspective to the German government's rearmament plans.

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[Translate to en:] wehrpflicht 2.0 vor einer truppe Soldaten

Quiz: What Type of Activist Are You?

This quiz will help you find out what type of activist you are – and which forms of protest and engagement suit you best. In addition to classic forms of protest such as large demonstrations, rallies or distributing flyers, there are many other ways to get involved in the 'society of many': creatively, in solidarity, historically, digitally or in a very practical way in everyday life.

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Format: Games and exercicesReading time: 10

Authoritarianism: What is That and who is Authoritarian?

Authoritarian and right-wing movements are gaining strength around the world and more authoritarian governments are coming into power. Examples include Donald Trump in the USA, Narendra Modi in India, Giorgia Meloni in Italy and Javier Milei in Argentina. Is it appropriate to speak of an awakening of authoritarianism? Is democracy in crisis? What is authoritarianism? In this article, we explore these questions as well as innovative resistance movements around the world.

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Taking Action for a Better Future

We live in a time in which one crisis follows the next: Pandemic, war, poverty, flight, climate crisis or even the collapse of the financial system. How can we still not lose sight of our dreams and utopias, take action and what can give us orientation?

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Workers against the Right

Authoritarian politics are on the rise worldwide. At the same time, humanity needs to fundamentally change the prevailing model of production and consumption (especially in the global North) to overcome inequality and exploitation and prevent ecological collapse. Using the examples of Colombia, the USA, Chile, India, France and Germany, we show how workers are opposing authoritarianism, racism and exploitation.

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G20 Summit - Profit and Protest

Heads of state and presidents of the most powerful industrial countries and emerging economies enjoy complete privacy at regular G20 summits, where they meet to negotiate economic interests. But the guest list is exclusive: poorer countries and representatives from social movements are not invited. In this four-minute video, learn about the backdrop of the G20 summit in Hamburg, which took place in the summer of 2017.

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