{"id":17233,"date":"2024-09-02T15:31:25","date_gmt":"2024-09-02T14:31:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yihr.rs\/?p=17233"},"modified":"2024-09-02T15:36:18","modified_gmt":"2024-09-02T14:36:18","slug":"initiative-for-youth-human-rights-and-omas-gegen-rechts-win-aachen-peace-prize","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yihr.rs\/en\/initiative-for-youth-human-rights-and-omas-gegen-rechts-win-aachen-peace-prize\/","title":{"rendered":"Youth Initiative for Human Rights and “Omas Gegen Rechts” Win Aachen Peace Prize"},"content":{"rendered":"

The names of the associations and collectives receiving this year\u2019s award were <\/span>announced on May 15, 2024<\/span><\/a>. Since 1988, the Aachen Peace Prize<\/a> has been awarded by a civic initiative from the residents of Aachen. The award is based on the belief that peace is more than just the absence of war. Each year, it recognizes collectives that work tirelessly to build peace in their communities by combating discrimination, violence, and hostility.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Aachen organizers held a press conference where the award winners spoke to the media before the ceremony and then arranged a tour of Aachen\u2019s landmarks. The group visited the Cathedral and the Town Hall, where Aachen’s mayor, Sibylle Keupen\u2014who is the first woman to hold this office since its establishment in 1815\u2014extended a warm welcome.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The opening ceremony featured a short concert, followed by speeches from the organizers and the mayor of Aachen. In her speech, the mayor highlighted the importance of solidarity, connection, and support for groups that work tirelessly to bring people together in post-conflict societies. She reflected on Germany\u2019s experience after World War II and reminded the audience of important lessons from the past that help us strengthen our democracies.<\/span><\/p>\n

The organizers specifically addressed the <\/span>unlawful detentions of the YIHR\u2019s director<\/span><\/a>, nothing that the most recent detention occurred during her trip to Germany to receive this peace prize, which had been made public. The repressive actions of Serbian authorities towards human rights defenders also drew criticism from the German Bundestag. Parliament members <\/span>Boris Mijatovi\u0107<\/span><\/a> (German Green Party) and <\/span>Thomas Hacker<\/span><\/a> (Free Democratic Party, FDP) publicly condemned these actions.<\/span><\/p>\n

During the ceremony, short videos showcased the work of this year\u2019s award winners, and journalist Arne Semsrott provided a brief overview of the honored organizations.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Sofija Todorovi\u0107 and Mila Paji\u0107 accepted the award on behalf of the <\/span>Youth Initiative for Human Rights.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

\u201cIt is a great honor to be here with you tonight. Thank you for this important recognition on behalf of the young people across the region who have made the <\/span>Youth Initiative for Human Rights<\/span><\/i> what it is for over 20 years,\u201d said Sofija Todorovi\u0107, the director of the YIHR in Serbia. She emphasized the critical role of combating nationalism, which must accompany efforts to address past injustices, as this is essential for the countries of former Yugoslavia and the Western Balkans to build states where peace and democracy go hand in hand.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThis award belongs to all our activists and allies; the fight for peace is a struggle of all generations. Our region, both geographically and historically, is part of Europe, and YIHR strongly supports the process of joining the European Union. For us, Europe represents more than just a collection of states; it is a peace project based on shared values.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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Mila Paji\u0107, a program assistant and activist, stressed that this award is for all young activists who, together with YIHR, strive for a society where solidarity, not hatred, prevails. She noted that in an authoritarian regime, it can be challenging to uphold values of reconciliation and trust, but there are young people in the region who are not afraid to boldly declare, \u201cI am for peace.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Jutta Shaikh, a member of “Omas Gegen Rechts,” commented on the current political climate in Germany and expressed concern about the rise of the far right and the results of the recent elections in Eastern Germany. She highlighted how nationalist approaches from far-right parties can threaten minorities and stated, \u201cPeople must never again be divided based on skin color, origin, religion, or gender identity\u2014minorities must never face discrimination again.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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“Omas Gegen Rechts” remains resolute in their mission to counter the spread of hatred. They are frequently involved in major protests against the far right and organize various activities to educate young people about the dangers of nationalism and division. Regina Steffan, one of the members, explained at the Aachen Peace Prize ceremony that “Omas Gegen Rechts” is a non-partisan organization that rejects all forms of extremism. \u201cWe raise our voices against hatred and violence; we want our children to live in peace,\u201d she said.<\/span><\/p>\n

The news of the award was covered by local Aachen media as well as numerous other outlets in Germany. Along with the award, which includes a monetary prize of 2000 euros, the Initiative will use the funds for its regional peace activities. A full recording of the ceremony is available on <\/span>YouTube<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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