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Protest is an integral part of democracies and a common form of political participation: Participants at the global Fridays for Future 2021 demonstration in Frankfurt with a banner reading “#NoMoreEmptyPromises: Politics is fought in the streets”.

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Protest movements
More than just indignation

Democracy thrives on debate, and protest is an important means of public participation. But how does protest arise and when does the opposition of individuals grow into mass mobilisation?

Though outdated role models prevail in the classic “Tarzan,” it is still very popular with readers of both sexes.

Photo (detail): © picture alliance / Jens Kalaene

Children’s and young adult literature
Neither pink nor blue

How much do books for children and young adults reinforce gender stereotypes? Literature expert Marlene Zöhrer argues that the book scene has never been as diverse and liberal as it is today.

In addition to their jobs, they have to take care of children, the household and relatives: women are shouldering the lion’s share in the pandemic.

Photo (detail): © picture alliance/dpa/Julian Stratenschulte

Corona pandemic
“Women should definitely take time out to rest and recharge”

The changes to how we live and work during the coronavirus pandemic have put pressure on everyone. But traditional role patterns mean women have been particularly hard hit. In an interview, the specialist in psychiatry and psychotherapy Sabine Köhler talks about how women can protect themselves.

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Podcast Hiberno Goethe

This Podcast dives into the many colours of arts, language and life across cultures. St. Pauli fan and former Düsseldorfer Ciarán Murray and his guests explore the connecting moments of German and Irish life.

Robots in Residence

The Dublin residency of the Goethe-Institut's NAO robot has now concluded, where Irish artist David Beattie and coder Niamh Donnelly explored the robot's potential to learn how to touch and how to move its hands. See more about their project and about the robot's tour through Europe at the link below.

#FUTURENOW – SCHOOLS FOR SUSTAINIBILITY

How do people in different regions of Northwest Europe deal with the issue of "sustainability"? What are the similarities and differences? And, what can we learn from the example of others and adopt for our everyday lives? These are precisely the questions addressed by the project #FutureNow - Schools for Sustainability.

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Protest movements
More than just indignation

Children’s and young adult literature
Neither pink nor blue

Corona pandemic
“Women should definitely take time out to rest and recharge”

ProjectsTopics of Goethe-Institut in Ireland

Podcast Hiberno Goethe

Robots in Residence

#FUTURENOW – SCHOOLS FOR SUSTAINIBILITY

INTERNATIONAL ONLINE BOOK CLUB - MEET THE AUTHOR

Film screenings: SOMMERKINO

Episode 10 Hiberno Goethe: Mia Gallagher

RE-OPENING OF GOETHE-INSTITUT IRLAND

Protest movements More than just indignation

Children’s and young adult literature Neither pink nor blue

Corona pandemic “Women should definitely take time out to rest and recharge”

Podcast Hiberno Goethe

Robots in Residence

#FUTURENOW – SCHOOLS FOR SUSTAINIBILITY

Protest movements
More than just indignation

Children’s and young adult literature
Neither pink nor blue

Corona pandemic
“Women should definitely take time out to rest and recharge”