Schule ohne Rassismus

"Schule ohne Rassismus – Schule mit Courage" is a nationwide school network in Germany that has been advocating for a discrimination-sensitive and democratic school culture since 1995. Initiated by the organization Aktion Courage e.V., the network aims to empower children and young people to contribute to the establishment of a civil society.

The main mission of the network is to connect and support schools in promoting a culture of equality, cohesion, and a non-violent democratic society. The values of the network are based on the rejection of all forms of discrimination, especially racism, and the commitment to human rights and democracy. Schools that join the network commit to actively combat discrimination and regularly carry out projects and actions on this topic[2][4].

• Networking and coordination: The network includes over 4,500 schools and more than 300 extracurricular cooperation partners. There is a federal coordination in Berlin as well as state and regional coordinations that support the schools in their activities[2][4].
• Project work and actions: Schools regularly organize project days, concerts against racism, discussion rounds with politicians, memorial events, and art actions. These activities are often carried out in collaboration with cooperation partners[1][4].
• Workshops and materials: The network offers a variety of workshops, seminars, and informational materials on topics such as racism, right-wing extremist music, mediation, anti-Semitism, and women's rights. These resources support students and educators in their project work[5].

The network is committed to long-term changes in school culture. This includes:

• Regular project work: Each school must conduct at least one project day on the topic of discrimination each year[2][4].
• : At least 70 percent of the school community must agree to a self-commitment declaration to receive the title "Schule ohne Rassismus – Schule mit Courage"[2][4].