16 peace organizations invite to participate in manifold peaceful protests on 24-26 Feb for in favour of truce and peace negotiations, against the war of aggression of Russia, as well as against the riarmament program of the German government. In many cities activities against the ongoing war will take place: Berlin, Bonn, Frankfurt, Stuttgart.
Peace initiatives call to action on the anniversary of the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine
16 peace organizations invite to participate in manifold peaceful protests on the weekend 24-26 Feb for an end of the spiralling violence, in favour of a truce and peace negotiations, against the war of aggression of Russia in the Ukraine, as well as against the riarmament program of the German government. In many cities activities against the ongoing war will take place, for example in Berlin, Bonn, Frankfurt and Stuttgart.
„Stop the killing in the Ukraine – for a ceasefire and negotiations“, reads the headline of the appeal (complete also in German, Ukrainian, Russian und Italian at www.stoppt-das-toeten.de). „We condemn Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, which violates international law and has led to hundreds of thousands of dead and injured people and millions of refugees since February 24, 2022” starts the text of the appeal.
„We stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine. We recognize their right to self-defense. We stand with those who want to break the logic of war, for example through civil resistance, non-violent action, desertion or conscientious objection. All people who want to escape war must find protection through humanitarian visas and asylum”, continues the appeal.
The coalition of civil society organizations demands diplomatic initiatives from the German Government, the EU, the UN and the OSCE in order to reach a ceasefire and peace negotiations with all relevant actors, as well as the withdrawl of the Russian military forces from the Ukraine. The further escalation, including the spector of a nuclear exchange, must be prevented. Instead, the UN Anti-Nuclear Weapons Treaty must be signed by all nuclear powers.
„War means death, violence, seeking refuge, rape and torture for those directly affected. It also means food shortages, hunger and poverty for those indirectly affected, especially in the Global South. Increased arms spending, military „special assets,“ threats and further escalation must not be the answer“, reads the common appeal.
Activities are planned in 20 cities (as of: 15. Feb. 2023)
Aalen
The protestant-methodist church of the city invites to a prayer for peace
Venue: Südlicher Stadtgraben 4, Aalen
Time: Friday, 24.02.23, 7 pm
Berlin
A coalition of peace groups organizes a demonstration
Venue: Brandenburger Tor, Berlin
Time: Thursday, 23.02.23, 6-8 pm
Bonn
The Netzwerk Friedenskooperative and the Frauennetzwerk für Frieden e. V. organize a vigil in front of the General Konsulat of the Russian Federation
Venue: Generalkonsultat der Russischen Föderation/Waldstrasse 42, Bonn-Bad Godesberg
Time: Friday, 24.02.23, 5 pm
Information: https://www.friedenskooperative.de/termine/mahnwache-zum-jahrestag-des-russischen-angriffskrieges
Durlach
The Friedensbündnis Karlsruhe organizes a vigil
Venue: Schlossplatz, Durlach
Time: Freitag, 24.02.23, from 2 pm on
Information: https://friedensbuendnis-ka.de/
Elmshorn
Ukrainer*innen aus Elmshorn and the Bündnis für Demokratie Elmshorn organize a demonstration.
Venue: Alter Markt, Elmshorn
Time: Friday, 24.02.23, from 4 pm on
Frankfurt am Main
A broad coalition of peace groups organizes a demonstration.
Venue start: Konstablerwache, Frankfurt a. M.
Time: Friday, 24.02.23, 5 pm
Stops at: Konsulat of Ukraine, Konsulat of the Russian Federation, Alte Börse
Final speeches: Alte Oper
Information: www.dfg-vk-hessen.de/aktuell/ukraine-stoppt-das-toeten-feb-2023/24feb-frankfurt
Freiburg
A wide coalition of organizations (IPPNW, DFG-VK, VVN-BdA, attac, pax christi, BUND, Freiburger Friedensforum, DGB u.a.) organizes a demonstration.
Venue: Antifaschistisches Mahnmal, Ecke Rathausgasse/Rotteckring, Freiburg
Time: Friday, 24.02.23, 4:30 pm
Moreover, a lecture under the title „War & Climate – Questions for human survival“ will take place.
Venue: Saal der Kreuzgemeinde, Fehrenbachallee 50, Freiburg
Time: Friday, 24.02.23, 7 pm
Gammertingen
The Lebenshaus Schwäbische Alb and the local DFG-VK chapter organize a vigil.
Venue: Stadtbrunnen, Sigmaringer Straße in Gammertingen
Time: Friday, 24.02.23, from 6:30 pm on
Information: https://www.lebenshaus-alb.de
Halle
The local chapters of DFG-VK and VVN-BdA and the Friedenskreis Halle organize a candle light action.
Venue: Marktplatz, Halle (Saale)
Time: Friday, 24.02.23, from 5 pm on
Information: sachsen-anhalt.dfg-vk.de
Hamburg
Activities in Hamburg are still in the planning phase. More info will follow.
Karlsruhe
The Friedensbündnis Karlsruhe organizes a vigil.
Venue: Marktplatz, Karlsruhe
Time: Friday, 24.02.23, from 5 pm on
Information: https://friedensbuendnis-ka.de/
Kassel
The local chapter of the DFG-VK organizes a candle light action.
Venue: Treppenstraße (lower part), cornering Friedrichsplatz/Obere Königsstraße, Kassel
Time: Friday, 24.02.23, 4:30 – 6:30 pm
Köln
A broad coalition organizes a demonstration under the slogan “winning the peace, not the war”.
Venue: Alter Markt, Köln
Time: Saturday, 25.02.23, 5 pm
Langen
The local groups Friedensinitiative Langen, Sicherheit neu denken, Langen gegen Atomkraft, Antifaschistische Aktionsbündnis Langen, NaturFreunde Egelsbach/Erzhausen and the local chapter of the DFG-VK organize a demonstration.
Venue: Romorantin-Anlage (across Jume`s), Langen (Hessen)
Time: Thursday, 23.02.23, 5:30 pm
Information: www.dfg-vk-hessen.de/aktuell/ukraine-stoppt-das-toeten-feb-2023/
Limburg
The Limburger Ostermarschkreis organizes a demonstration.
Venue: Europaplatz, Limburg
Time: Friday, 24.02.23, 5 pm
Moreover, a charity concert („about the song of the butterflies and the hope for peace“) for Ukraine will take place, with Christopher Herrmann on the cello.
Venue: Church St. Hildegard, Tilemannstraße 5, Limburg
Time: Saturday, 25.02.23, 7 pm (entry form 6:15 pm on)
Information: http://www.dfg-vk-hessen.de/aktuell/ukraine-stoppt-das-toeten-feb-2023/limburg-ukraine-benefizkonzert/
Mainz
The local chapters of attac, DFG-VK, Linkswärts e.V., ver.di-Migrationsausschuss and Versöhnungsbund organize a demonstration.
Venue: Gutenbergplatz, Mainz
Time: Saturday, 25.02.23, 4 pm
Information: www.dfg-vk-mainz.de/aktuell/ukraine-stoppt-das-toeten-feb-2023/
Nördlingen
The chapter Nordschwaben of the DFG-VK organizes a demonstration.
Venue: Am Kriegerbrunnen, Nördlingen
Time: Friday, 24.02.23, 4:30 pm
Stuttgart
The local chapter of the DFG-VK organizes a demonstration with a candel light action.
Venue: Hospitalhof (Büchsenstr. 33), Stuttgart
Time: Friday, 24.02.23, from 5:30 pm on candle lights, demonstration at 6 pm
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The local chapter of the IPPNW organizes a vigil and protest action.
Venue: Schlossplatz, Stuttgart
Time: Friday, 24.02.23, 1 – 1:30 pm
Ulm
A broad coalition organizes peace vigils.
Venue: shopping mall Hirschstr./Glöcklerstr. (Berblingerbrunnen), Ulm
Time: Wednesdays, 22.02.23 & 01.03.23, 5 – 5:30 pm.
Worms
The local chapter of Pax Christi organizes a peace prayer under the slogan “be silent and listen, hear your heart, search peace” inside the basilica.
Venue: Domplatz, Worms
Time: Friday, 24.02.23, 7 pm – 1 am
Video for the mobilization https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RI94l2iTbgo
