Together with the City of Mönchengladbach, the Mönchengladbach Police and other partners, we are organising readings, talks and discussions. All events are free of charge and open to everyone. Please feel free to pass on this invitation to anyone outside the university who might be interested.
15 November | 7.00 pm | “An Indignant Plea” – Reading with Christina Clemm
The Berlin-based criminal defence lawyer has been representing victims of gender-based and racially motivated violence for almost 30 years. In her new book, she shows why what is discussed in courtrooms affects us all.
Venue: AWO Education and Training Centre L64, Mönchengladbach-Rheydt
19 November | 5.00 pm | “What We Men Really Lose” – Reading with Patrick van Lier
To mark International Men’s Day, the author (known from @feministo_explains) will speak about masculinity, responsibility and the role of men in feminist change. People of all genders are warmly invited.
Venue: main auditorium V2, Mönchengladbach campus
25 Nov | 5.00 pm | From dick pics to deepfakes – Recognising, naming and taking action against digital violence against women
To kick off the Orange Days, Kathi Heffe (HateAid) will provide insights into current forms of digital violence, including AI-generated deepfakes, and demonstrate how to take legally compliant screenshots. The Mönchengladbach Police will provide information on victim protection and prevention. The evening will be complemented by short films produced by HSNR students on the topic.
Venue: main auditorium V2, Mönchengladbach campus – also online via Zoom
3 December | 5.00 pm | Power, Responsibility and Gender – Recognising & Preventing Abuse of Power
Lawyer Martina Lörsch, Head of the Legal Advice Centre for Abuse of Power at Universities in North Rhine-Westphalia, explains how abuse of power operates within organisations and what options for action are available to those affected, bystanders and institutions have. Followed by a panel discussion.
Venue: ZE34, Mönchengladbach campus
10 December | 5.00 pm | When violence is experienced: securing evidence – anonymously and confidentially
Forensic pathologist Christine McTaggart (University Hospital Düsseldorf) explains how injuries can be documented confidentially, giving those affected time to decide whether to report the incident. This will be followed by a discussion involving representatives from hospitals and the police.
Venue: main auditorium V1, Mönchengladbach campus
We also recommend:
- 3 November | 8.00 pm | Screening of ‘She Said’ at the Comet Cine Centre, Mönchengladbach
- 26 November | 7.30 pm | Reading of ‘Der gefährlichste Ort’ with Maike Möller-Engemann at the Mönchengladbach Central Library (no registration required)
Full details, registration links and deadlines can be found on our website:
https://www.hs-niederrhein.de/gleichstellung/orangedays/
There you will also find the film project ‘Violence against Women’: three short films from 2025 by students at the HSNR, which explore the topic from different perspectives.
We look forward to your participation and to making a stand together!
