Training: Raising Awareness of Diversity, Intersectionality, and Anti-Discrimination in a Club Setting

In recent years, the Club Commission has offered free pilot training sessions for Berlin-based club owners, staff, security personnel, and key figures in the club scene through the Awareness Academy and in cooperation with the Berlin State Office for Equal Treatment and Against Discrimination (LADS). This basic training was conducted in five separate sessions involving a total of 25 different Berlin clubs, event organizers, and collectives. This year, the Awareness Academy is once again offering a free course for club staff. Wednesday, May 8, 2024, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. On-site in Berlin Training objectives:

Raising awareness of forms of discrimination (with a focus on ethnic origin and racism), dimensions of diversity, and intersectionality
Understanding the context, terminology, as well as the AGG and house rules
Identifying social stereotypes and attributions
Self-reflection on existing filters and behavioral patterns (focus on language and conflict resolution)
Discussion and peer consultation on case studies from one’s own practice (reflection through mutual dialogue)
Strengthening individual decision-making skills in everyday work

The training is led by two experienced diversity trainers and, upon full participation, concludes with a certificate. Participation is free and the number of participants is limited. Registration via: awareness@clubcommission.de To complete your registration, we need the following information: name, organization, area of responsibility, email address, and phone number. An initiative of the Awareness Academy of the Club Culture Hub of Clubcommission Berlin e.V., supported by the Senate Department for Culture and Social Cohesion, Musicboard Berlin GmbH, and the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) – “Strengthening Innovation Potential in Culture – INP-III.”