Democracy Workshop – How Extremists Hijack Social Media and What We Can Do About It
It only takes a few swipes to encounter hate speech, disinformation, and extremist content on social media. Narratives that undermine women’s rights and democratic values have become increasingly widespread. One of the key strategies used by extremist groups is the gradual normalization of these messages. The danger lies in the fact that this process is […]
Film Screening of “Kiwi”: Inspiring Reflections on Representation in the XChange Project
On June 25, the Central Library at KAP1 hosted a screening of the film “Kiwi.” The event was part of the XChange project and the accompanying program of the exhibition “A Part of Me, A Part of You!” In her powerful documentary, Eda Kivanç shares her experience of growing up in Germany as a child […]
The preventex Team Participated in the Conference on Preventing Islamist Extremism in Münster
Despite the summer heat, the preventex team attended the conference “Attractive Fundamentalism – Continuities and Paradigm Shifts in Research and the Prevention of Islamist Extremism”, organized by the State Agency for Civic Education of North Rhine-Westphalia and ufuq.de, in Münster from June 24–25, 2026. Over the two days, participants engaged in lively discussions, attended expert […]
Digital Violence Against Female Politicians: Personal Experiences Highlight an Urgent Need for Action
Digital violence is becoming an increasing threat to political engagement, particularly for women. Recent studies and practical experience reports show that female politicians are disproportionately targeted by hateful comments, insults, and threats on social media platforms. “This is exactly what the elected representatives we are in contact with tell us,” says Michael Bücker from the […]
Painting Workshop for Teachers at the Alpha Educational Center
A painting workshop for teachers was held at the Alpha Educational Center under the guidance of artist Peter Kozlovski The event aimed to develop and encourage the creative skills of educators. During the workshop, participants explored various painting techniques, worked with color and composition, and had the opportunity to engage in hands-on artistic creation. Despite […]
Digitalization and Modern Support Services
As part of our ongoing digital development, we are currently exploring new ways to make support services more modern and accessible. Our focus lies on digital communication, organization, and practical everyday assistance. We use innovative tools to simplify administrative processes and create more time for direct work with people. At the same time, we are […]
A Great Success: Opening of the Exhibition “A Part of Me, A Part of You!”
On June 8, 2026, the XChange Düsseldorf project celebrated the opening of the exhibition “A Part of Me, A Part of You!”— and it was a great success. Numerous visitors filled the venue, and the response throughout the evening was overwhelmingly positive. The event began with the official presentation of the exhibition, and the participating […]
Staff Training in the Field of Documentation
Our team is currently participating regularly in internal training sessions on the topic of documentation. The focus is on professional quality, legal foundations, and transparent working methods that meet the high standards of our daily practice. These training courses take place within the framework of the Paritätischer Dienst NRW, allowing us to build on well-founded […]
Cinema Visit with the AVP Youth Club
Once or twice a month, we visit the cinema together with the young people from the AVP Youth Club. At a time when going to the movies is becoming increasingly expensive, we are especially grateful that AVP funds these outings and makes cultural experiences accessible to young people. Beyond the film itself, the focus is […]
Quality Seal “Family Center NRW”
Our AVP daycare center and family center “Tannenhof” has successfully passed the recertification process as a Family Center NRW and may continue to carry the corresponding quality seal for another four years. This certification allows our institution to continue offering a wide range of family education and counseling services. In addition to parent-child activities and […]
