The Frauenkirche Dresden – A Symbol of Peace
A Place for PeaceFrauenkirche Dresden
Nobel Peace Prize Laureate LecturesTogether for Peace
Mindful of its own history, the Frauenkirche Dresden Foundation strives to empower the voices of
outstanding personalities of peacemaking.
Especially for the youth, their visions and guidance act
as a source of inspiration and encouragement to become champions for peace and reconciliation.
outstanding personalities of peacemaking.
Especially for the youth, their visions and guidance act
as a source of inspiration and encouragement to become champions for peace and reconciliation.
Contribution from the student competitionPAX AN
Each generation has its own style and means
of expression. But they all have one thing
in common: their commitment to a peaceful future.
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of expression. But they all have one thing
in common: their commitment to a peaceful future.
To start the video please click on the play button
in the bottom left corner.
Before/after view
Living Reconciliation – Building BridgesPeace Work
The Frauenkirche Dresden is an exceptional building:
Reduced to rubble after World War II, its reconstruction beginning in 1994 was only possible through the help and donations of people from all over the world.
Thus, the Frauenkirche itself has become a powerful symbol of peace and reconciliation.
Through its work, the Frauenkirche Dresden Foundation wishes to share this story of hope and build new bridges for peace.
To have a look at the Frauenkirche of the past and today, please click on the arrow in the bottom left corner.
Reduced to rubble after World War II, its reconstruction beginning in 1994 was only possible through the help and donations of people from all over the world.
Thus, the Frauenkirche itself has become a powerful symbol of peace and reconciliation.
Through its work, the Frauenkirche Dresden Foundation wishes to share this story of hope and build new bridges for peace.
To have a look at the Frauenkirche of the past and today, please click on the arrow in the bottom left corner.
Peace Lecture – Example Frederik de Klerk
What is on the schedule for the peace lecture?Schedule2017 peace lecture as an example
The Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Lectures are being held since 2010. In 2017, Frederik Willem de Klerk was the guest of honor in Dresden.
Mr. de Klerk was happy to accept the invitation to this special program. He found the exchange of ideas with the winning groups of the preceding student competition
"PAX AN" particularly rewarding.
After his Peace Lecture in the Frauenkirche, he took a keen interest in various inputs on the theme he chose for his lecture in an intimate circle concluding the evening.
Mr. de Klerk was happy to accept the invitation to this special program. He found the exchange of ideas with the winning groups of the preceding student competition
"PAX AN" particularly rewarding.
After his Peace Lecture in the Frauenkirche, he took a keen interest in various inputs on the theme he chose for his lecture in an intimate circle concluding the evening.
Exchanging Ideas with StudentsAll different - all equal
Prior to his speech, the experienced politician met the winning groups of the student competition for an exchange of ideas.
De Klerk himself chose the topic: "All different - all equal:
How to shape a modern multicultural society?"
The meeting was shaped by an atmosphere of learning and listening to each other. The Nobel laureate and students asked each other questions and explained their views on the subject.
De Klerk himself chose the topic: "All different - all equal:
How to shape a modern multicultural society?"
The meeting was shaped by an atmosphere of learning and listening to each other. The Nobel laureate and students asked each other questions and explained their views on the subject.
Theme Day
The winner groups of the student competition had prepared intensely for the interview with the Nobel Prize winner:
Peace Lecture
“What do we have to do today to make the world
a (more) peaceful one in 20 years from now?”
This is the guiding question for the Peace Lectures.
Frederik Willem de Klerk addressed this question in
his lecture: “Accomodating Diversity in a Shrinking World".
Diversity
"It is in our common responsibility to show
that diversity does not have to be a source
of tension and conflicts."
Frederik Willem de Klerk 2017 in the Frauenkirche.
that diversity does not have to be a source
of tension and conflicts."
Frederik Willem de Klerk 2017 in the Frauenkirche.
Youth in the Audience
Young people – real close.
The participants of the Student Competition were invited
as guests of honor to the lecture of the Nobel Peace Prize Laureate in the Frauenkirche.
Concluding the Evening
The Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and invited guests
from politics, business and society meet at a dinner
to exchange ideas.
from politics, business and society meet at a dinner
to exchange ideas.
Impulses
The late Sylke Tempel gave an impulse to the topic
“Diversity as Asset” at the concluding dinner.
Stefan Liebig talked about the contributions of German businesses towards peace in African countries.
Continuing commitmentBeyond the event
The meeting with the Nobel Peace Prize Laureates has a sustainable impact on all involved.
One of the student groups was so inspired by the theme
“All different, all equal” that it subsequently founded a non-profit association which promotes and organizes cultural projects on the subject.
One of the student groups was so inspired by the theme
“All different, all equal” that it subsequently founded a non-profit association which promotes and organizes cultural projects on the subject.
Nobel Peace Prize Laureates in the Frauenkirche
Peace Prize Laureates as guests in Dresden
The Nobel Peace Prize Laureate lectures are held since 2010 in the Frauenkirche Dresden.
More Information
You can find more information on the event series on
the website of the Frauenkirche Dresden Foundation.
Link: https://www.frauenkirche-dresden.de/en/peace-lectures/
the website of the Frauenkirche Dresden Foundation.
Link: https://www.frauenkirche-dresden.de/en/peace-lectures/
Chapter 1.1 Martti Ahtisaari
First Peace Lecture
In December 2010, Martti Ahtisaari gave the first Peace Lecture in the Frauenkirche.
In his encouraging speech on "Challenges and Opportunities for lasting Peace," he also discussed his personal experiences during his time as a peace mediator in Kosovo and Namibia.
In his encouraging speech on "Challenges and Opportunities for lasting Peace," he also discussed his personal experiences during his time as a peace mediator in Kosovo and Namibia.
F. W. de Klerk
Frederik W. de Klerk
From 1989 to 1994, Frederik Willem de Klerk was the President of the Republic of South Africa.
In a speech to the South African Parliament in 1990,
the conservative politician formulated the goal
of a new and fair constitution.
This surprised many contemporaries, as it meant the complete abolition of the apartheid regime.
In a speech to the South African Parliament in 1990,
the conservative politician formulated the goal
of a new and fair constitution.
This surprised many contemporaries, as it meant the complete abolition of the apartheid regime.
Nobel Peace Prize
Together with Nelson Mandela, he was awarded the 1993 Nobel Peace Prize.
This honors his "work for the peaceful end of the apartheid regime and the founding of a new democratic South Africa".
This honors his "work for the peaceful end of the apartheid regime and the founding of a new democratic South Africa".
Chapter 1.2 Mohamed ElBaradei
Student Competition
In 2014, the speech was first accompanied by a peace competition covering the State of Saxony.
120 students submitted group contributions following the topic developed by Dr. ElBaradei.
120 students submitted group contributions following the topic developed by Dr. ElBaradei.
Winning Contributions
The competition topic was:
"A World without Nuclear Weapons - Illusion or Mission for the Young Generation in this World?".
"A World without Nuclear Weapons - Illusion or Mission for the Young Generation in this World?".
The decision is yours!
Submission of Milena Hauser, Henriette White, Charlotte Pech and Victoria Tost.
10th grade students of the Protestant high school Kreuzgymnasium Dresden
Make Peace not War
Cross-class project of 9th and 11th grade students of high school Gymnasium Dresden Plauen (14-17 years)
„Ten“- Posting of Theses
Submission by students of a social studies course, 12thgrade of the Protestant high school Kreuzgymnasium Dresden (16-18 years)
Peace Lecture
In his speech, Dr. Mohamed ElBaradei lectured on the topic "Sustainable peace is not just wishful thinking" and named
ten concrete steps of hope.
You can read the full lecture in the brochure for 2014.
Chapter 1.3 Ahmet Üzümcü
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The question for the students asked by the Director-General of the OPCW was:
"For a chemical weapon-free world: How can we achieve that chemical weapons will never be used again?"
"For a chemical weapon-free world: How can we achieve that chemical weapons will never be used again?"
Tumblr-Blog by students of Protestant high school Kreuzgymnasium Dresden
Submission by 10th grade students (15 to 16 years)
Blog by students of high school Semper-Gymnasium Dresden
Submission by 10thgrade students (15 to 16 years)
Survey on general knowledge about chemical weapons by students of Protestant high school Kreuzgymnasium Dresden
Submission by 10thgrade students (15 to 16 years)
Peace Lecture
In 2016, the Turkish diplomat Ahmet Üzümcü lectured on the topic "The Rearmament of our Humanity: Contributions of Disarmament to Peace".
The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), which he heads as Director-General, has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2013.
You can read the full lecture in the brochure for 2016.
The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), which he heads as Director-General, has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2013.
You can read the full lecture in the brochure for 2016.
Chapter 1.4 Frederik Willem de Klerk
Student Competition
It is a concern of Frederik Willem de Klerk to encourage especially the young generation to think about ways of successfully living together in diversity.
Peace Lecture
In his speech in 2017 de Klerk called for the courage
to face the challenges of cultural diversity and establish international standards for the protection of minority rights.
You can find the full lecture in the brochure for 2017.
Concluding the Evening
At dinner there was an opportunity to exchange views
and to discuss the issue of diversity further.
and to discuss the issue of diversity further.
Chapter 1.5 Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
On Eye LevelStudent Competition
What about you? - Ellen Johnson Sirleaf responded to many questions from the students and wanted to learn a lot herself. This created a lively exchange about the role of social media.
To their surprise, the youngsters learned that the 80-year-old Nobel laureate is equipped with three mobile phones and uses them intensively.
To their surprise, the youngsters learned that the 80-year-old Nobel laureate is equipped with three mobile phones and uses them intensively.
Peace Lecture
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf explained in her speech the underlying principles and impact of the Global Compact for Migration under the title "Changing the Narratives on Migration and Global Development".
Since 2017 she is chairwoman of the UN High Level Panel on Migration and has played a central role in the development of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration.
You can read the full lecture on the website.
Concluding the Evening
At a dinner in private circle, the Nobel laureate heard the impulses of German perspectives on the topic of migration.
Peace Competition
Winning Contributions of the Peace Competition
One Day in Dresden
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Schedule
All different - all equal
Theme Day
Peace Lecture
Diversity
Youth in the Audience
Concluding the Evening
Impulses
Beyond the event
Peace Prize Laureates as guests in Dresden
More Information
Contact
First Peace Lecture
Martti Ahtisaari
Frederik W. de Klerk
Nobel Peace Prize
Student Competition
Winning Contributions
Peace Lecture
Student Competition
Winning Contributions
Peace Lecture
Winning Contributions
Peace Lecture
Concluding the Evening
Student Competition
Winning Contributions
Peace Lecture
Concluding the Evening
Winning Contributions of the Peace Competition
Winning contribution “Fears of a Multicultural Society”
Winning contribution “We are One”
One Day in Dresden
Three Winner Groups
Tracing visions
Exploring the Frauenkirche
Exploring II
Exploring III
What do we want to bring forward?
Preparation
Preparation II
World of Wishes
World of Wishes II
World of Wishes III
World of Wishes IV
World of Wishes V
World of Wishes VII
World of Wishes VIII
Conversing with a Nobel Peace Prize Laureate
F. W. de Klerk in the lower church
Moderated Round
F. W. de Klerk in the lower church II
Moderated Round II
World of Wishes in conversation