Initiative Awareness e.V.

The Initiative Awareness, based in Leipzig, Germany, is a dedicated organization that focuses on the implementation and promotion of awareness strategies in various areas of society. Founded in the summer of 2018 by experienced individuals from the event sector, the initiative aims to pool and share knowledge and expertise to combat sexualized violence and discrimination.

• Consulting and Support: The initiative advises and supports venues in implementing awareness strategies and trains staff and awareness teams nationwide[2].
• Training and Education: It organizes comprehensive training courses, conferences, and networking days to educate and raise awareness among a wide range of stakeholders[2].
• Workshops and Events: The initiative develops and offers workshops and public events to raise awareness of the issues of sexualized violence and discrimination[2].

The main mission of Initiative Awareness is to develop strategies to minimize sexualized violence and discrimination of all kinds at events and to support those affected. This is done from an intersectional perspective that takes into account the diversity of experiences and backgrounds of those involved.

• Continuous Learning: The initiative emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and stays up to date with current debates and publications[2].
• Practice-oriented and Stakeholder-centered: The work of the initiative is practice-oriented and tailored to the individual needs of stakeholders[2].

• Dissemination of Awareness Structures: The initiative works to establish and further develop awareness structures not only in the event context but also in other areas of society[2].
• Networking: By organizing networking days, expert conferences, and peer exchange spaces, the initiative promotes networking and exchange among various stakeholders[2].