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Action week against racism 2026

16. March 2026

The second cantonal action week against racism will take place in Graubünden from March 16 to 22, 2026. Together with various organizations, institutions and committed groups, the canton is taking a stand against discrimination and for an open, inclusive society.

Following the successful premiere of the Action Week against Racism last year, the second Action Week will take place from March 16 to 22, 2026. Once again, numerous participants will join forces to send a visible signal against discrimination and for an open society. During the week, events throughout the canton will invite people to listen, think and engage in conversation. Readings, discussions, exhibitions, school activities, film formats, workshops and get-togethers open up different perspectives on a topic that has lost none of its topicality in 2026.

Racism is not always loud and obvious. It often manifests itself subtly in everyday life, in language, images or unequal opportunities. This is precisely why it remains important to be attentive, mindful and vigilant. The Action Week creates spaces for dialog, strengthens knowledge and encourages people to take responsibility.

The Action Week will be officially opened on Monday, March 16, 2026, at 6 p.m. in the Marsöl restaurant in Chur by Cantonal Councillor Peter Peyer, Head of the Department of Justice, Security and Health. On the occasion of the public opening evening, the author and journalist Angélique Beldner will read from her current book "Rassismus im Rückspiegel". Her texts make the personal and social dimensions of exclusion tangible and encourage joint reflection and discussion. With the reading by Angélique Beldner, known as a news journalist from the Swiss Tagesschau, the opening evening will be given a prominent and personal voice.

Broad commitment in the canton
The program of the week of action against racism shows how diverse the commitment against racism can be: Schoolchildren set an example in public spaces, museums and cultural institutions address the topic historically and through literature, artists invite people to talks, music and theater, associations create encounters, and discussion panels are dedicated to current issues in society and the world of work.

Many of the events are deliberately aimed at young people. This is because awareness, knowledge and civil courage are particularly sustainable where spaces for exchange and participation are created at an early age.

Taking a stand together
The campaign week aims not only to inform, but also to move people. It strengthens social cohesion and makes it clear that respect, dignity and participation cannot be taken for granted, but must be practiced and defended again and again. All events are free of charge.

Opening of the action week: Monday, March 16, 2026, 6 p.m. at Marsöl in Chur in the presence of Cantonal Councillor Peter Peyer, Head of the Department of Justice, Security and Health. Thematic input from Angélique Beldner with a reading from her new book "Rassismus im Rückspiegel".

You can find the complete program at www.rassismusberatung.gr.ch

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