Defend democracy!
Defend democracy!
Our appeal to the democratic parties and all defenders of democracy
As a development-oriented children's rights organization, terre des hommes works together with children to advocate for their rights and their future in a just and peaceful world. Our guiding principles are the fundamental values of human rights, tolerance, inclusion, and equality for all people, regardless of origin, gender, religion, or sexual orientation. We see the rise of far-right and authoritarian movements all over the world. terre des hommes , our partner organizations, and our members are committed to democracy and children's rights in a variety of ways – often in direct opposition to right-wing and authoritarian forces.
Together with many other civil society organizations, we are concerned to see that these principles have been increasingly questioned or ignored in Germany in recent years. A new level of escalation was reached in November when high-ranking AfD members, neo-Nazis, businesspeople, and even two members of the "Values Union" discussed the mass deportation of refugees and people with a migration background at a meeting. This represents the current culmination of the poisoning of political discourse by the far right, which is continually pushing the boundaries of what is seemingly "acceptable to say.".
We cannot stand idly by and watch this development unfold! We call on everyone to resist, organize, and network against the rightward shift in our society. Let's demonstrate together, forge new connections, raise our voices, and develop forms of action to confront the right-wing enemies of democracy in a lasting and sustainable way. Only by transforming our outrage at the spread of right-wing ideology in our society into practical measures to defend democracy will we be able to push back the right-wing threat!
Our appeal to all defenders of democracy:
- Let's protect our society from right-wing ideologies and indifferent populism!
- Let's commit ourselves to democracy, the rule of law, and the rights of all people!
- Let us oppose inhumane considerations such as the forced deportation of refugees and people with a migration background!
Our appeal to the democratic parties at the federal and state levels:
- Do not form alliances with the AfD and maintain the firewall against the AfD!
- Distinguish yourself from the AfD's discourse by distancing yourself from right-wing positions instead of embracing them! Demonstrate through your political decisions a commitment to values such as democracy, human rights, and tolerance, which are enshrined in our constitution!