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In North Rhine-Westphalia, a coalition of welfare organisations—Caritas, Diakonie, Paritätische, AWO, SkF, and SKM—have come together to express concern over the rise of right-wing extremist parties and the potential threats they pose to social balance in the region.
The partners, including Marc Inderfurth (Caritas), Bernd Gellrich (Diakonie), Barbara Shahbaz (Paritätische), Jens Röskens (SkF), Bülent Öztas (AWO), and Serena Becker (SKM), have united under the banner of the "North Rhine-Westphalia stays social!" campaign to counteract right-wing extremism. Their initiatives aim to foster social cohesion, protect vulnerable groups, and promote democratic values.
Key concerns for the group include the growing influence of right-wing extremist parties, which they see as undermining social harmony and democratic principles, and the risk of increasing social inequalities and exclusion. In response, they are focusing on strengthening civil society and cultural organisations, supporting projects that encourage diversity, community engagement, and social integration, and collaborating on mentoring and education programs that empower marginalised groups.
While specific statements about right-wing extremism in North Rhine-Westphalia were not found, the partners' initiatives reflect a broader commitment to social balance and resilience against extremism. The group also agrees that lasting social balance can only be maintained through stable democratic structures.
The long-term security of social services and the maintenance of diversity are shared goals among the group. However, the group did not discuss specific strategies they will employ to achieve these aims. The critical funding situation in daycare centres is acknowledged, and the group is willing to collaborate to address challenges in this area.
This coalition of partners aligns their efforts with regional and national strategies to uphold democratic values, promote social cohesion, and resist the divisive influence of right-wing extremism in North Rhine-Westphalia.
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The coalition of welfare organizations, under the "North Rhine-Westphalia stays social!" campaign, is actively engaged in policy-and-legislation related to combatting right-wing extremism and maintaining social balance, as a part of the general-news discourse. Their initiatives encompass strengthening civil society, promoting diversity, and mentoring marginalized groups to counteract rising extremism and ensure a stable democratic structure.
