Our understanding of the various terms we use in the text and our understanding of forms of discrimination are set out below.
We want to create a space at the A-Days where as many people as possible can feel comfortable. It is important to us to treat each other with respect and consideration. Here are a few conditions to make this possible: – Please note that all people have different boundaries and needs. These should always be asked about and accepted
- Act consensually:
- only “YES” means “YES”.
- Question and reflect on your behavior
- Believe the people concerned
The events are not freely accessible to all people, as most of the rooms are not barrier-free and most of the presentations will only be held in German. There will also be no translation into easy language or sign language. However, care will be taken to ensure that the existing barriers are announced on the A-Days website for the respective events. We will endeavor to ensure that there is an awareness concept at every event. At larger events such as parties, etc., there will be mobile and recognizable (e.g. purple jackets) awareness teams. At more manageable events such as lectures and Küfas, or if the awareness team is not available at the moment, you can always contact the people behind the bar or the organizers. We are particularly available if:
- – You have experienced discriminatory or abusive behavior during the events
- – You have felt uncomfortable in the presence of other participants
- – You would like to talk about your experiences
- – You have felt uncomfortable
- – You need support in coming to terms with the experience
- – You want to work through the experience or confront the perpetrator of the violence
- – You would like to get in touch with other professional counseling centers
For feedback and contact you can reach us at the following e-mail, or by signal to the number in the program booklet:
anarchistische_tage_leipzig@riseup.net
Our understanding of awareness:
For us, awareness means treating each other with respect and consideration. We want to be approachable for people affected by violent behavior. Another part of our work is that we always want to offer support to people who are affected by assaults and, if possible, to those who are structurally discriminated against and feel uncomfortable as a result. The aim of our support is to enable those affected to deal with the situation in a self-determined way and to help them to come out of a possible feeling of powerlessness and to experience self-empowerment. We are partial to the people affected. This means that we act in the interests of the person concerned and according to their needs and do not question their experiences. We only act in consultation with the person concerned and our approach is based on their wishes and needs. We work according to the principle of the power of definition. Our work is intended as an impetus for a collective assumption of responsibility, because we believe that a conscious and mindful approach is supported by everyone. Best regards in solidarity, your awareness structure
About the awareness structure:
We see ourselves as queerfeminist, anti-racist, anarchist, intersectional and anti-capitalist. We are mostly white and queer. We are sometimes affected by forms of discrimination, but are privileged in many respects. We are aware that our privileges make us part of discriminatory and oppressive structures and that we therefore do not always act without discrimination. We recognize that our society and the system we live in is characterized by power relations and forms of discrimination such as racism, sexism, ableism and many others. This creates inequalities and oppression. Unfortunately, these relationships are often perpetuated and reproduced in everyday life. This is why violent, discriminatory and transgressive behavior often occurs where people meet. We take a stand against these power relations and discrimination and want to take responsibility and respond to them. Fundamental to this is that we recognize that there are no spaces and parties that are free of discrimination per se. We are open to criticism and suggestions for improvement. We are not experts or therapists and therefore cannot offer professional advice.