Munich demonstrates for inclusion: We too are Munich” at Odeonsplatz!”

Munich demonstrates for inclusion: We too are Munich” at Odeonsplatz!”

On Friday, October 25th, the city of Munich will be the stage for a large demonstration campaigning for the rights of disabled people. Under the motto “We too are Munich”, the Advisory Board for the Disabled and numerous supporters invite you to attend. The protest begins at 2:30 p.m. at Odeonsplatz, where people with and without disabilities will gather. A highlight of the event is the parade that moves through the city center at 3 p.m. with rousing samba music.

About an hour later, around 4 p.m., the demo procession returns to Odeonsplatz, where a final meeting will take place. The organizers and participants want to draw attention to their concerns through self-designed posters, signs and flags. This commitment symbolizes a clear demand for the full implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, which has only been inadequately implemented since its ratification by Germany in 2009.

Central concerns of the demonstration

The central demand is that social participation for people with disabilities is improved and their equality is guaranteed in various areas of life. The Disability Advisory Board expressly emphasizes that inclusion in all parts of society is important, regardless of whether people have direct contact with the topic of disability or not. The demands of the demonstration include: “I want to travel!”, “I want to go to school!”, “I want to live!”, “I want to work!”, “I want to go to the bar!”, and “I want accessibility!” and “I want to be there!”. These statements illustrate the desire for comprehensive integration on all levels of life.

The role of the Advisory Board for the Disabled is to advise the Munich city government on issues of participation and inclusion. This committee is divided into eight specialist working groups, each of which deals with specific subject areas such as work, leisure, education, mobility, schools, tourism, support services and housing. It is important that as many people as possible take part in the demonstration in order to send a strong signal for the rights of disabled people. More information about the activities and role of the Disability Advisory Board can be found on their official website.

In addition to the demonstration, the diversity of participants from all social groups is valued. The goal is to create broad awareness of the concerns of people with disabilities. This is particularly relevant as many areas of life are still characterized by barriers that make it difficult for people with disabilities to participate in public life and exercise their full rights.

Nadja Rackwitz is available as a contact person for media representatives to provide further information about the event and its goals. The demonstration is not just a protest, but also a celebration of cohesion and diversity in the city of Munich. It reminds everyone that everyone has the right to participate in society.