A heart against racism: Rhein-Sieg-Kreis sets a strong sign!

A heart against racism: Rhein-Sieg-Kreis sets a strong sign!

In the Rhein-Sieg district, a strong sign against racism was set on March 22, 2025. The Kreissportbund Rhein-Sieg and the local administration organized a special campaign as part of the international weeks against racism. Led by District Administrator Sebastian Schuster, district director Svenja Udelhoven and Wolfgang Müller, the President of the district sports association, numerous citizens and employees gathered to demonstrate together for openness and tolerance in the form of a pink heart. This lively action illustrates the values ​​of diversity and diversity that are very important in the Rhein-Sieg district.

The international weeks against racism, which last until March 28th, are under the motto "Protect human dignity". A creative graffiti campaign also took place as part of this initiative. Under the direction of the artists Eugen Schramm and Daniel Gast, works were designed in the parking garage of the Rhein-Sieg district. Not only employees of the district participated in this campaign, but also representatives of base clubs who actively get involved in the goal of integration through sport.

initiative and exhibition

The "Pink against racism" initiative was launched in 2020, originally from the Duisburg Sports Association and other sports clubs, and has since inspired numerous other sports bundle to support similar actions. In the Siegburg district house, an exhibition was also set up under the title "Pink against racism", which can be seen until March 28th. This event complements the already ongoing activities and is supposed to stimulate thought.

The promotion of this campaign is carried out by the "Integration through Sport" of the Federal Ministry of the Interior and for Home, which reflects the support of the German Olympic Sports Association (DOSB) and regional institutions.

sustainability in sport

Another important aspect in the fight against discrimination in sport is emphasized by the FairPlay Initiative, which has been in sports and diversity in sports for 25 years. This organization was founded in 1997 in the European year against racism and has set itself the goal of focusing on anti -discrimination, social inclusion as well as development and human rights. It offers support and advice for clubs that want to actively combat discrimination. In particular, the focus is on promoting girls in football, whereby challenges such as unequal recognition and lack of offers are discussed.