Why an "Erlangen Declaration" at all?

Today, Erlangen is a modern, diverse and lively city. Every day, people in numerous organizations strengthen good coexistence. Through the active engagement of civil society, business and public institutions, our city contributes to living democracy and sustainability. These actors want to work together to promote a vibrant, democratic and diverse community.

The values

The dignity of every human being, fundamental and human rights as well as the rule of law and freedom of expression within legal boundaries are fundamental. Added to this is the pursuit of social justice and a life free from discrimination for all people. This is supported by: respect for the diversity of human identities; equal opportunities and participation possibilities as well as solidarity and support.

The goals

The signatories actively live these values in their organization and represent them to the outside world.

The cooperation

The Erlangen Declaration offers a network for learning from and with each other. Together, effective measures can be developed to make Erlangen's urban society even more liveable for everyone.

In principle, signing up is open to all organizations based in Erlangen that identify with the values and objectives and are interested in working together. Companies, associations, research institutions or groups are welcome to join the network.

If you would like to sign the Erlangen Declaration, you can complete the declaration of interest here.

Expression of interest procedure:

The new organizations will be communicated to the network of signatories at regular intervals. In the event of concerns by the existing signatories, an internal clarification committee can be called upon to discuss and decide on the individual case confidentially.

Individuals cannot be considered. Organizations classified by the Bavarian State Office for the Protection of the Constitution or the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution as confirmed extremist are excluded from signing.

These organizations have already signed the "Erlangen Declaration":

A Amnesty International Erlangen, Angerinitiative e. V., Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund Regionalverband Erlangen-Höchstadt e. V., Ärztliche Gesellschaft zur Gesundheitsförderung e. V., Ausländer- und Integrationsbeirat, AWO Kreisverband Erlangen-Höchstadt e.V.

B Counseling center Frauenennotruf Erlangen, Betreiberverein ZAM e.V., Bildung Evangelisch, Bayerisches Rotes Kreuz Erlangen-Höchstadt, Brücken e. V.

C CSU district association Erlangen

D Durga Puja Franken e. V.

E EFIE e. V., Eichendorffschule Erlangen, ELIA-Gemeinde Erlangen, ESTW - Erlanger Stadtwerke AG, Erlanger Linke, Evangelical Lutheran Deanery Erlangen, Evangelical Reformed Church Erlangen

F Fachdienst Access - Inklusion im Arbeitsleben, FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg, Framatome GmbH, Frauenzentrum Erlangen e.V., Friedensweg der Religionen, FDP-Stadträte Erlangen, F.W.G. Freie Wählergemeinschaft Erlangen

G Erlangen-Stadt district association of Bündnis 90/Die Grünen, GEWOBAU Erlangen Wohnungsbaugesellschaft der Stadt Erlangen mbH

H Helmholtz Institute Erlangen-Nuremberg for Renewable Energies

I Indian Community Franconia e.V., Internationaler Bund Erlangen, International Women's Group

J Jewish religious community, youth parliament

K Catholic pastoral care area Erlangen, KEB MittenInFranken e.V. - education officer City of Erlangen, Kinderschutzbund Erlangen, Klimaliste Erlangen, Klinikum am Europakanal

L Lebenshilfe Erlangen; Das Lamm muss laufen! e. V.

M #MakeYourTownQueer e. V., Montessori-Pädagogik Erlangen e. V., Mütter- und Familientreff Erlangen e. V.

N Nägel Ideen & Events GmbH & Co. KG

O Offene Tür Erlangen, ÖDP Erlangen, Omas gegen Rechts Erlangen, ORFO GmbH

P Paritätischer Wohlfahrtsverband, Bezirksverband Mittelfranken e. V., Partnerschaft für Demokratie Erlangen, Personalrat Erlanger Jobcenter, Polizeiinspektion Erlangen-Stadt

R Council for Social Justice Erlangen

S SCHACHZUG - Agentur für Markenkommunikation GmbH, Siemens AG Works Council Erlangen G, City of Erlangen, Stadtjugendring Erlangen des Bayerischen Jugendrings K.d.ö.R., Stadt- und Kreissparkasse Erlangen Höchstadt Herzogenaurach, SPD-Fraktion Erlangen, Staatliche Berufsschule Erlangen, Städtepartnerschaftsverein Erlangen / San Carlos e.V., Stadtverband der Erlanger Kulturvereine e.V.

T Turnverein 1848 Erlangen e. V.

U Uniklikum Erlangen

VdK district association Erlangen-Höchstadt, Volt Erlangen

W Wähler:innengemeinschaft Grüne Liste

Z Zonta Club Erlangen, ZSL Erlangen e. V.

The Erlangen Declaration is also supported by:

Café Villa, Evangelical-Lutheran parish of St. Maria Magdalena Erlangen-Tennenlohe, Evangelical-Lutheran parish of Erlangen-Innenstadt, Evangelical-Lutheran parish of St. Markus, Fachschule für Technik, Kunstpalais, Kultur- und Bildungscampus Frankenhof, Städt. Stadtteilzentren, Städt. Marie-Therese-Gymnasium, Städt. Youth social work and youth work, municipal child daycare facilities, municipal facilities for strengthening families, municipal archives. Facilities for strengthening families, City Archive Erlangen, City Library Erlangen, vhs Erlangen

ERLANGEN DECLARATION FOR DIVERSITY, RESPECT AND TOLERANCE

PREAMBLE

Today, the Huguenot city of Erlangen has become a modern, diverse and vibrant city.
Every day, people in numerous organizations strengthen good coexistence.
As a location for innovation and science, Erlangen is characterized by small companies, internationally renowned corporations, research as well as a lively club life, civic engagement and much more.
Erlangen wants to offer all people a home and a future, regardless of their origin, social or economic status. Through the active involvement of civil society, business and public institutions, our city contributes to living democracy and sustainability.
As signatories, we see Erlangen's city motto "Open by tradition" as a historical and future-oriented commitment: we aspire to live, learn and work together in diversity, with respect, tolerance and appreciation.

OUR VALUES

We believe that a vibrant, democratic and diverse community is based on the following pillars:

• We protect the inviolable dignity of every human being, fundamental and human rights and the rule of law.
• We respect freedom of opinion within its legal limits. In the event of differences of opinion, we advocate a constructive, respectful exchange at eye level.
• We value the diversity of human identities and lifestyles as an enrichment. Diversity encompasses various characteristics, such as age, ethnic origin & nationality, gender identity, sexual orientation, impairments and disabilities, religion & ideology, social background. Every person is shaped in many ways by these characteristics.
• We strive for equal participation, equal opportunities and a life free from discrimination for all as the basis for social justice.
• We stand up against discrimination and exclusion. We support people who experience discrimination and stand in solidarity with them.

OUR GOALS

With the "Erlangen Declaration", we, the signatories, reaffirm our common stance:

• We are committed to upholding and realizing these values. Within our organizations, we want to actively live them as a framework for action and conduct. In order to identify possible discrimination and violations, prevent them and intervene if necessary, we want to implement measures that are appropriate within our own organization.
• We want to strengthen them in exchange and cooperation with other signatories and deepen and further develop our common understanding.
• Externally, we want to actively represent them and, if necessary, protect and defend them.

OUR COOPERATION

By working together, we want to contribute to greater diversity, respect and tolerance - among ourselves and in the city of Erlangen. To achieve this, this declaration offers us

• a strong network to learn with and from each other, in which we motivate each other to act.
• a place for exchange in order to make our actions, our organizations and our urban society even more liveable for everyone, for example by developing effective measures together.
• a space for conversations and discussions in which we use our different views and experiences to broaden our own perspectives.

ERLANGEN DECLARATION FOR DIVERSITY, RESPECT AND TOLERANCE

Version in simple language

Introduction

Erlangen is a large and modern city. Many different people live together here. They come from different countries and cultures. These people work together in many areas. For example: in companies, schools and at the university. Many clubs and associations are also active in Erlangen. All of this is good for life in Erlangen.
Everyone should find a home in Erlangen. It doesn't matter where someone comes from. It also doesn't matter how much money someone has. And it doesn't matter how he or she lives.
Everyone should live well together. The city wants to help with this.
The city, the companies and the people are committed to society. Erlangen has a motto: "Open by tradition". This means that the city has long been open to all people. Erlangen welcomes diversity.

We promise: We live, learn and work together in Erlangen. We do this with respect, tolerance and appreciation.

These principles are important to us in everything we do:

Every person has dignity. This means that everyone has the same rights. These rights must be protected.

Everyone is allowed to express their opinion: we should speak to each other in a friendly and respectful manner. Sometimes there are arguments. But we should always try to find a common solution.

Diversity is valuable: Many different people live in Erlangen:

• They have different stories.
• They come from different countries.
• They are different ages.
• They love who they want.
• They live in their own way.
• They have different amounts of money.
• They have different genders.
• They have different beliefs.
• They have limitations or impairments.
• They have different opinions.

Equal opportunities for all: Everyone should have the same opportunities. They should be able to participate and be involved.

No one should experience discrimination. Discrimination means that someone is treated badly because he or she is different.

We fight against discrimination and exclusion. If someone is discriminated against, we help.

Our goals

With this declaration, we want to achieve the following together:

• All people must be treated equally. We want to ensure this in our own organizations. We care about recognizing and preventing discrimination.
• We want to work together with others who want the same.
  That way, we can learn from each other and achieve more together.
• We also want to communicate our principles to the outside world. And we will defend the principles if necessary.
  

Our cooperation

We work together because we want to:

• We want there to be more diversity, respect and tolerance.
• We want people to be friendly towards each other. We work together to achieve this:
• In our organization and in the entire city of Erlangen.
• We want to learn from each other. We want to strengthen each other.
  This helps us to do the right things.
• We want to exchange ideas so that Erlangen becomes even better and more liveable.
  more liveable.
• We want to exchange our different opinions.
  That way we can understand each other better and get along better.