Winter School 2024/25: “Navigating the shadows - Understanding antifascism, right-wing extremism, nationalism, and conspiracy theories in today's world”

When the year comes to its end, it’s time for the next International Winter School at Kurt Löwenstein Education Centre – one of the biggest educational activities of its kind, hosting up to 120 people in our centre. Activists from all over the world get together to educate each other and discuss political issues, as well as enjoying a day in Berlin and the self-organized New Year’s Party! This year, the educational programme invites you to a critical exploration of pressing societal issues. Delve into the complexities of antifascism, dissect the roots of right-wing extremism, scrutinize the impacts of nationalism, and unravel the dynamics of conspiracy theories. Through engaging seminars and collaborative sessions, participants will gain an understanding of these topics, equipping themselves with the knowledge and tools to navigate and counteract these challenges in our contemporary world. Join us for a winter of learning, dialogue, and reflection as we work together to foster a more informed and resilient community against divisive ideologies. We’re looking forward welcoming you at our activity!

The programme is developed by the International Team of Kurt Löwenstein Education Centre. We will work in track-sessions every day. But we will leave plenty of time per day for other parts of the programme participants self-organise, with the help of the International Team, but also themselves. In committees we organise our free time and evenings. We will have time to share workshops also participants bring with them and spend one day on a field trip in Berlin. Much more will develop and happen.

The seminar will be conducted in English; thus, it will be rather hard to understand the instructions and fully participate if your English is limited. However, you may help each other out in delegations.

When?

27. December 2024 – 03. January 2024

Target Age?

18-30 years old

Participation Fee?

50-100€, depending on your country of residence.

Travel cost reimbursement?

Possible - for more details contact Jonas Gerber.

Registration deadline?

December 6, 2024 (Participants needing Visa invitations, please apply as early as possible!)

Questions?

Feel free to contact us with any question.

Contact details:

Jonas Gerber

Email: j.gerber@kurt-loewenstein.de

Phone: +49(0)33398-8999-15

​​"International Winter School 2024/25" is organized by Kurt Löwenstein Education Centre in cooperation with international partner organisations of SJD – Die Falken (Socialist Youth of Germany): IFM-SEI (International Falcon Movement – Socialist Educational International) and IUSY (International Union of Socialist Youth).

The content reflects solely the opinion of the authors "Kurt Löwenstein International Team". The European Commission is not liable for any consequences resulting from the reuse of this publication. The seminar week International Winter School 2024/25 is co-funded by the European Union (EU) and the German Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth.