Feb 09, 2024
Human chain on February 13 – Information on the events in Dresden
Invitation to the human chain
Accompanying events
Information from the Student Council
On February 13, the people of Dresden commemorate the destruction of the city in 1945 and the millions of victims of National Socialist tyranny with its misanthropy, Antisemitism and intolerance. The human chain will form at 6:00 pm and will stretch from the Town Hall along the Old Town, flanking the Augustus and Carola bridges all the way to the Königsufer.
Invitation to the human chain: United in vigilance
February 13 reminds us of the devastating consequences of tyranny, contempt for humanity, anti-Semitism, intolerance and nationalism. On February 13, 2024, Dresden will commemorate the devastating consequences of tyranny, misanthropy, antisemitism, intolerance, and nationalism. Our history reminds us that a democratic society is the best response to such threats.
February 13 therefore reminds us to take responsibility.
We would like to call on you to join us in defending our democratic values of human dignity, justice, equality and tolerance. Our democracy and human rights are a precious heritage that we must preserve and strengthen.
At a time when democracies around the world are under pressure, when people are suffering from the consequences of war and terror, when hatred, incitement, violence, racism and antisemitism are once again becoming rife, we must be vigilant and actively protect these values while resolutely opposing these dangerous tendencies. By forming a human chain and standing united, we are exuding a strong signal of remembrance, and showing the courage required to protect our democracy.
We are also appealing for your vigilance in various forms around February 13 and the human chain.
We stand together against crimes against humanity and the undermining of our free democratic system. We protect a society in which human rights and the dignity of every single person are respected.
Accompanying events
In 2024, Dresden's churches, cultural institutions, civil society initiatives, memorial sites, clubs and associations will once again offer a diverse program of events to accompany the human chain on 13 February. The events range from readings and discussions, lecture and film evenings, art events in public spaces, commemorative events at cemeteries, concerts, exhibitions and the opportunity to pause for a moment in silence.
Program of accompanying events
Information from the Student Council
Demonstrations will take place in Dresden already on February 11. More information can be found on the StuRa website.