Democrats Abroad Germany
Marches for American Democracy
On the weekend January 20 - 21, 2017, Democrats Abroad from around the world will be taking to the streets for marches and vigils in solidarity with the Women's March on Washington
In Germany, DAG members and supporters will participate in marches in several cities, events either organized by DAG or joining forces with the Women’s March on Washington “sister marches”.
Join us standing together for the Protection of our Rights, our Safety, our Health and our Families.
Berlin
Berlin's Women's March on Washington Sister March will take place on January 21st from 11 a.m.-noon. The gathering is nonpartisan and will not feature speakers or performances; please bring candles and your own signs promoting Dignity, Justice, Freedom, Unity, Democracy, Solidarity, Human Rights, and Women’s Rights. Proposed location is Brandenburg Gate in front of the US Embassy, but due to other demonstrations that day, it may be relocated. Please check our FB event for up-to-date information: https://www.facebook.com/events/1796062210653629/
Düsseldorf
Chapter Chair Beret Roots
Freedom & Unity Demonstration Düsseldorf
As we kick off the new year we invite you to stand in solidarity with DA Chapters across Germany and throughout the world, in support of the progress we have made the last 8 years; Progress that we will continue to defend against threats and that we intend to expand upon. We gather in the spirit of democracy and honoring the champions of human rights, dignity, and justice who have come before us, we join in diversity to show our presence in numbers too great to ignore. And we gather to let it be known that as Americans we will not stand idly by when threats to our cherished rights and democracy arise. We ask all people who love democracy, equality and liberty to join us.
What: Join us at our stand/march in Düsseldorf on January 21.
Where: Bertha-Von-Suttner-Platz, Düsseldorf (right behind the main station, in front of the US Consulate).
When: Meeting at 9:45am, officially beginning at 10:00 am (until max 2 p.m)
Questions: If you have any questions please contact [email protected]
We call on all defenders of human rights to join us. This march is the first step towards unifying our communities, grounded in new relationships, to create change from the grassroots level up. We work peacefully, sure as ever that there is no true peace without justice and equity for all.
Contact Owen · [email protected]
Frankfurt
Chapter Chair Pat Klipp
March in Frankfurt from Alte Oper to Römerberg
The DAG Frankfurt Chapter, together with the DAG Wiesbaden/Mainz Chapter (see below) will join the Women’s March Frankfurt on Saturday, January 21, 2017, from 12am-3pm. The march begins in front of the Old Opera House in the center of Frankfurt to set a sign for equality and human rights.
The Women’s March Frankfurt official March route - starting at the Alte Oper and going through the city, ending with a rally on the Römerberg – is published on their facebook page. The rally should start at around 2:15 p.m.
Also, stay tuned for the scheduled program which is still to be confirmed.
Please post #WhyIMarch photos or videos to the Women’s March Frankfurt Facebook event discussion board or to Twitter.
Alternatively, you may send them to the organizers at [email protected], and they will be posted. These personal messages get folks really excited and would help mobilize
DAG members will meet before the march for brunch at 10:15 at Yours Australian Bar in Frankfurt to discuss our DA message, make possible last-minute signs and discuss future actions.
Members from all of Germany are welcome! Please RSVP for the Event for the brunch on website.
If you have a question, ask Beverly Seebach about it!
Hamburg
Chapter Chair Pamela Cory
We the People: A March for American Democracy
On January 20th Americans the world over and across the political spectrum will be marking the inauguration of the 45th president of the United States—many of them deeply concerned that some of our core values are under threat.
In Hamburg, we will be showing our solidarity with Americans at home and letting our next government know that we are unequivocally committed to civil discourse, the rule of law, and the well-being of all citizens of the United States and the planet with a peaceful, non-violent march and vigil:
We the People: A March for American Democracy Saturday, January 21st , 2017
Starting point: Hamburger Rathaus, Rathausmarkt 1, 20095 Hamburg, 4 pm Ending point: U.S. Consulate General in Hamburg, Alsterufer 27/28, 20354 Hamburg
If you are an American citizen living in northern Germany, please join us! We encourage you to bring candles and posters bearing any of the following approved slogans: No Human is Illegal; Women’s Rights are Human Rights; Black Lives Matter; Science is Real; Love is Love; Kindness is Everything, or any other positive message of support for humane and democratic principles.
The march will conclude with a short vigil and information on how you can become active in preserving American democracy. Come rain or shine!
If you have any questions, please contact [email protected] Please send this invitation on to any other Americans who might be interested in taking part. We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, January 21st !
Heidelberg
Chapter Chair Niki Vonderwell
Join us for Heidelberg Women’s March
On January 20th, the inauguration of the 45th president of the United States leaves many of us concerned, scared even, for our rights as citizens of the USA. We want to send a peaceful, but strong message that We the people still care, and We the people will continue to speak up for our core values and rights.
In Heidelberg, our local Democrats Abroad chapter will join forces with the Heidelberg’s Women’s March to stand in solidarity with Women’s Marches taking place across the globe as well as Washington D.C. Our message to the next Administration is that we stand for the equality and well-being of every single citizen regardless of race, creed, national origin, religion, sex, age, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation or disability. We will also reinforce that we care for the planet, the home of all human beings.
Starting point: Bismarckplatz, Heidelberg, Germany 69117 at 15:00
End point: Heidelberg Rathaus, Marktpl. 10, 69117
Please R.S.V.P. here: https://actionnetwork.org/events/heidelberg-womens-march-on-washington
If you are an American citizen living around Heidelberg, please join us! We encourage you to bring posters bearing any of the following approved slogans: No Human is Illegal; Women’s Rights are Human Rights; Black Lives Matter; Science is Real; Love is Love; Kindness is Everything, or any other positive message of support for humane and democratic principles. Also, Democrats Abroad members are asked to wear blue outwear: scarf, hat, jacket, etc…
Munich
Chapter Chair Meghan Driscoll
Munich Marches in Solidarity with the Women's March in Washington
Take a stand and march in Munich to affirm our values and speak up for those who cannot.
Similar marches and vigils will be taking place with Democrats Abroad around the world as we join our fellow patriots in Washington D.C. to stand up for the values we hold dear: tolerance, women's rights, religious freedom, facts, environmental protection, democracy, LGBT rights, black lives matter, science, the right to vote to name a few. Several other groups in Munich will be joining our march as well. Start point is across from U.S. Consulate front gate and end in Marienplatz.
Start: Across from the US Consulate 12 pm
Walk to Marienplatz via Odeonsplatz
Arrive Marienplatz (front of Rathaus) 2pm (ish)
End 3pm
We will be making signs at our January meeting to reinforce the Democrat's message. If you know any groups who are interested in marching please have them contact me. We need a huge presence that day and there will likely be press on hand so spread the word. Offensive signs may risk being taken. If you have a question, ask me about it, better yet, join us at our January meeting to make signs together over some drinks!
Wiesbaden/Mainz
Chapter Chair Evie Walls
Wiesbaden / Mainz Facebook Page
Standing Together for the Protection of our Rights, our Safety, our Health and our Families
Together with the DAG Frankfurt Chapter (see above) the Wiesbaden / Mainz Chapter is joining forces with the Women’s March Frankfurt and other local organizations in Frankfurt. The march is in support of equal rights, for fair and civil treatment of women, minorities and immigrants and against the hatred and bigotry that have been so tragically present in world politics this year.
The March is on Saturday, January 21, 2017, from 12am-3pm and begins in front of the Old Opera House in the center of Frankfurt.
The Women’s March Frankfurt official March route - starting at the Alte Oper and going through the city, ending with a rally on the Römerberg – is published on their website. The rally should start at around 2:15 p.m.
Also, stay tuned for the scheduled program which is still to be confirmed.
Please post #WhyIMarch photos or videos to the Women’s March Frankfurt Facebook event discussion board or to Twitter.
Alternatively, you may send them to the organizers at [email protected], and they will be posted. These personal messages get folks really excited and would help mobilize
DAG members will meet before the march for brunch at 10:15 at Yours Australian Bar in Frankfurt to discuss our DA message, make possible last-minute signs and discuss future actions.
Members from all of Germany are welcome! Please RSVP for the Event for the brunch posted on the DA website.
If you have a question, ask Beverly Seebach about it!