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Germany Marks 50 Years of Interkulturelle Woche with Presidential Address in Berlin

Federal President Steinmeier delivers keynote speech at Berlin's Genezarethkirche following an ecumenical service led by senior church leaders to honor the initiative against racism and for diversity.

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Overview

  • The 50th annual Interkulturelle Woche, a nationwide initiative against racism and for diversity, is being celebrated in Berlin today.
  • The event includes an ecumenical service at Genezarethkirche in Berlin-Neukölln, led by senior leaders of Protestant, Catholic, and Orthodox churches.
  • Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier is delivering a keynote speech during the ceremony, underscoring high-level political support for the initiative.
  • Founded by German churches in 1975, Interkulturelle Woche has grown into a coalition involving municipalities, unions, welfare groups, and migrant organizations.
  • The initiative hosts thousands of events annually across hundreds of German cities, promoting intercultural dialogue and social cohesion.