To remember means to change.
In Heidelberg we honor the memory of the victims of the racist attack in Hanau and support the demands of the February 19 Initiative.
The coalition “Erinnern Verändern” is a civil society initiative that resolutely opposes racism and right-wing extremism in Germany. The group is for members from different Heidelberg organizations and individuals, who are already engaged in anti-racist organizing and those, which would like to become active in anti-racist organizing.
We are an independent movement from the broader society. The fight against structural racism, right-wing extremism in Germany, and anti-racist education are at the forefront of our work. Therefore we remain anonymous as members and act as an alliance.
On February 19, 2025 there will be a demonstration in Heidelberg. It will start at 18h at the Marktplatz Heidelberg.
All speeches will be published here for you to read (in German). In addition, interpreters will be on site to interpret into German sign language (DGS).
In addition to the demonstration on Feb. 19, several events will be held on the days leading up to and following the demonstration that are also related to the commemoration of the attack.
Memorials
In the days leading up to February 19, the victims will be remembered at various locations throughout the Heidelberg. You can find all the memorials here:
Donations
As a small initiative, we are dependent on donations in order to cover expenses such as materials, DGS interpreters, etc. If you would like to support us, please donate to the account below with the purpose “Donation Erinnern Verändern”. All donations that go beyond our expenses will be donated to the Initiative 19. Februar, which, by the way, you can also support directly here.
About us
After the right-wing terrorist attack of February 19, 2020 and the short period of solidarity with victims of racist violence, we decided to remember the victims of racism in Germany and to work for social change. Therefore, we support the demands of the Initiative 19 February Hanau and stand behind the survivors and survivors of right-wing terror everywhere in Germany. We fight for an open society, free of discrimination, which stands up for everyone.
We organize events like demonstrations, letter marathons, (digital) safer spaces, lectures, social media actions etc. every 19th day of the month. The alliance Erinnern Verändern communicates demands to various politicians and public figures.
We act in working groups and respect the opinions of all members. Accordingly, we make our decisions in a common consensus.
If you want to get involved and join our alliance Erinnern Verändern, please contact us on Instagram (@erinnern.veraendern), or by mail (19-februar@protonmail.com) .