Silvio-Meier Prize 2025: award for diversity and tolerance in Berlin!

Silvio-Meier Prize 2025: award for diversity and tolerance in Berlin!

Rigaer Straße 9/10, 10247 Berlin, Deutschland - On June 17, 2025, the award of the Silvio-Meier Prize is heralded, which is awarded to individuals, groups and projects that are strong in Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg against social patronization, discrimination and exclusion. This was announced in a press release from the district's email communication. The award is reminiscent of Silvio Meier, an outstanding activist for freedom and democracy, who was murdered by neo -Nazis in 1992 at the age of 27.

The Silvio-Meier Prize should not only remind meiers commitment to tolerance and against right-wing extremism, but also set an example for all those who stand up for diversity and equality. The award will take place on Friday, July 4, 2025, from 6 p.m. in the youth (resistance) Museum in the Galiläakirche, Rigaer Straße 9/10, 10247 Berlin. The program includes the award ceremony, live music and a come together.

award winners and their work

This year's award winner is Simone Dede Ayivi, a committed theater maker who deals with anti -racist, post -colonial and feminist topics. Ayivi is a co-author of the book "Your home is our nightmare" and regularly publishes columns in the taz under the title "Discourse Pogo". Your work has a significant impact on discourse on diversity and anti -discrimination.

Another remarkable award winner is Nyima Jadama, who was awarded in July 2023 for her commitment to racism and discrimination. The refugee from Gambia founded the monthly television series "Nyimas Bantaba" at the broadcaster Alex Berlin to offer refugees a platform. Their work also includes the organization of events dealing with migration, culture and women's rights. Jadama, who fled to Germany from Gambia due to political persecution, said that this price was not intended for her, but for the people for whom she is fighting.

social challenges and commitment

The reacting tendency in society, which is expressed in racism and discrimination, is perceived by the Federal Republic of Germany as a serious problem. Racism affects various groups in Germany, including Jews, Sinti*Zze and Rome*Nja, People of Color and refugees. These people are often also affected by structural discrimination, be it in the education system or in contact with the police, which is seen as an expression of social balance of power.

In this context, the commitment of organizations such as soup & music is outstanding. The association, founded in 2009, organizes a non -commercial street festival in Friedrichshain and offers a forum for discussions about local political issues. Their commitment to racism and discrimination is particularly emphasized by the district mayor Clara Herrmann, which indicates the importance of engagement for respectful coexistence.

The memory of past injustices remains an important political task. The fight against racism is not only an individual concern, but is in line with human rights that promise equal self -determination and participation for everyone. The challenges of overcoming inequalities and exclusion mechanisms are continuously in focus writes the Institute for Human Rights .

The Silvio-Meier Prize therefore not only symbolizes the memory of a courageous activist, but also the ongoing commitment to a more fair and inclusive society in which everyone is valued. The award ceremony is an opportunity to raise awareness of these topics and to appreciate the commitment to social change.