Program

An original (East) Berliner guides visitors through the Berlin Wall Memorial on Bernauer Straße, sharing personal stories of escape, imprisonment, and the search for freedom in East and West Berlin – with historical photos and a real 1983 Trabant.

A creative workshop where children design candles in honor of freedom.

The Berlin Science Week is a major event that transforms Berlin into a hub of scientific ideas, celebrating research and innovation from the city’s institutions and international partners. Held annually from November 1st to 10th, it showcases the importance of scientific freedom and its role in building a resilient society.

Guided tour through the exhibition “Everyday Life in the GDR” with a discussion on human rights in East Germany – past and present.

The Youth Academy "Future Freedom Lab" inspires young people to engage with the values of freedom, tolerance, and democratic participation. Through workshops, creative formats, and dialogue, democracy becomes a tangible and shapeable experience.

School performance of the play The Trial of Hans Litten followed by workshops on civil courage, freedom, peace, and democracy.

Together with former prisoners, we will write postcards to political detainees in Belarus – a sign of hope, in a setting of conversation and solidarity.

Creating candles for freedom – a hands-on activity with reflection.

Immigrants share best practices on how participation, democracy, and civil society function in an inclusive, digital society – and what Berlin can learn from them.

Solidarity action with affected families and humanitarian context.

Dissidents from the GDR, today’s dictatorships, and civil society discuss in three topic panels the issues of freedom of speech, environmental engagement, and political participation — and what unites and strengthens protest movements today.

Creating candles for freedom – a hands-on activity with reflection.