Duisburg shows face against violence: dance protests and human chain!

Duisburg shows face against violence: dance protests and human chain!

On February 14, 2025, there were several concise events in Duisburg, which are of both local and national importance. The fire brigade was used in the Marxloh district because of an apartment fire. At the same time, drivers on the A40 had to count on a closure in the Kaiserberg cross next weekend.

in Neumühl there were again report controls. This was done as part of a public security offensive that is carried out in the region. In addition, the inner port was characterized by tolerance, where a human chain was organized that occurs against exclusion and solidarity. This campaign asks the participants to bring candles and gather.
A prayer of peace in the Salvatorkirche rounds off the event.

One Billion Rising: Dance against violence

The participation of Duisburg in the international “One Billion Rising” campaign, which took place on today's date with an impressive dance protest at 1:30 p.m. in front of the forum in the city. Under the motto "Rise for Empathy", numerous people danced to music "Break the Chain" to set a sign against violence against women and girls One Billion Rising reports that ... . The focus of this year's event is on combating violence by recognizing, naming and banishing.

The event at Königstraße 48, 47051 Duisburg, pursues a clear goal and takes place from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. The organizers are the presentation for equality and equal opportunities as well as various supporters who actively work on this topic by mutual networking of cities.

aid actions and weather report

Another remarkable initiative is shown in the dentistry donation of the Duisburg initiative, which was given a proud 46,544 euros to seven charity organizations, including the Duisburg Tafel, telephone pastoral care and the women's shelter. This is a considerable amount in overall context, because over 1.3 million euros have been collected since the start of the campaign.

Traffic in Duisburg is also affected: the confluence of Wedauer- und Grazer Straße in Buchholz will remain closed to sewer construction until the end of the month. This is associated with bus lines 930 and NE8 in Hochfeld because Düsseldorfer Straße is partially closed.

From a meteorological point of view, Friday will usually be shaped by dense clouds, with snow or rainfall at noon. The maximum values reach around 3 degrees, while the weekend gives hope for sunnier conditions.