The fight for freedom across the globe
Thirty-five years ago, the Peaceful Revolution in the German Democratic Republic (GDR) brought down the Berlin Wall and overthrew the dictatorship of the ruling party SED. Those involved in the Peaceful Revolution protested non-violently for democracy and called for freedom, political participation and respect for human rights. For forty years, the SED regime held power […]
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From the Peaceful Revolution to the Fall of the Berlin Wall
A brief overview of the historical background.
Join in! Impressions from the workshops
Protest posters are at the centre of the 35th anniversary. Here we show how they are created.
About the anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall
Why do we celebrate the Fall of the Berlin Wall and what significance does November 9 have in our democracy?