Free workshop on democratic debate at the Monacensia in Munich

The Monacensia in the Hildebrandhaus, Maria-Theresia-Straße 23, is hosting a free two-day workshop on how people can live and make decisions together democratically. The workshop introduces the Betzavta method and runs on Tuesday 10 November and Wednesday 11 November, from 10am to 5pm each day.

The workshop looks at how democratic coexistence works and what creative approaches can help people reach decisions in situations of conflict. It is led by Susanne Ulrich and Anna Hürten. It is aimed at cultural educators and anyone else interested in developing their skills in constructive democratic debate.

The Hebrew word "Betzavta" means "together". It refers to an approach used in education for democracy. The method was developed in the late 1980s at the Adam Institute for Democracy and Peace in Jerusalem to promote democratic education in Israel. In the 1990s, the Munich-based Centre for Applied Policy Research (CAP) adapted it for educational work in Germany.

Participants take part in a range of exercises designed to make the experience, learning and understanding of democratic coexistence tangible. Close reflection on the topics covered and on the group process is intended to give participants a personal and emotional connection to the content, dilemmas and conflicts involved.

The event is run in cooperation with the CAP. Admission is free, but registration is required by email to [email protected]. Further information about the Monacensia is available at www.monacensia.org.