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Was wir fordern! Minority Movements in Austria: A History of Demands for Equal Rights and Social Justice

Explore the activist efforts and political struggles that shaped the fight for recognition and equal rights in Austria.

The traveling exhibition 'Was wir fordern! Minderheitenbewegungen in Österreich' delves into the history and crucial demands of various minority groups throughout Austria. It sheds light on their persistent struggles for recognition, fundamental equal rights, and their dedicated efforts against discrimination. Explore how activist efforts and political actions have driven significant societal change and fostered essential alliances over time. This compelling display makes visible the perseverance required to achieve these vital human rights goals.

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Exhibition summary

This traveling exhibition focuses on the history and central demands of various minorities in Austria. It highlights the struggles for recognition, equal rights, and against discrimination, showcasing activist efforts and political fights across different minority groups. The exhibition aims to make visible the efforts and alliances required to achieve these goals.

Curatorial context

The exhibition 'Was wir fordern! Minderheitenbewegungen in Österreich' centers on the history and essential demands of diverse minority groups within Austria. Authors from these minority communities, often activists themselves, offer focused perspectives on their historical trajectories and crucial minority-political demands for the past, present, and future. The exhibition underscores how various forms of protest, including activist, legal, and parliamentary methods, are intrinsically linked to the history of minority rights advocacy. It illuminates the significant efforts, perseverance, and alliances that have been necessary to combat discrimination and champion equal rights. Examples include the historical campaigns for bilingual place names and schools in Carinthia and Burgenland, the recognition of Roma and Sinti as an Austrian ethnic group, the decriminalization of homosexuality through the abolition of § 209 StGB, and the adoption of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Initiated by the 'Initiative Minderheiten,' the exhibition aims to highlight the diversity of minority movements and the overarching societal importance of their demands.

Admission and ticket notes

Information regarding ticket selection and annual passes is available, with options for adult entry and group tickets. Specific pricing and personalization details for annual passes are presented, suggesting that tickets can be purchased or selected through the website. Visitors are directed to add items to their shopping cart for purchase or to select tickets for entry. The exhibition is located in the Foyer. It is unclear if standard museum admission applies or if a separate ticket is required for this specific exhibition without further investigation on the site's ticketing pages.

Was wir fordern! Minderheitenbewegungen in Österreich key exhibition facts

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House of Austrian History
Current status
Open now
Exhibition schedule
From Oct 25, 2022
Artist line / attribution
Curators: Jessica Beer and Cornelia Kogoj. Exhibition contributions by: Hager Abouwarda, Persson Perry Baumgartinger, Andreas Brunner, Ali Gedik, Petra Flieger, Margit Hauser, Mirjam Karoly, Birge Krondorfer, Herbert Langthaler, Eleonore Lappin-Eppel, Lydia Novak, Volker Schönwiese, Vanessa Spanbauer, Vladimir Wakounig. Statements by: Noomi Anyanwu, Heline Ahmad, Ara Badrtarkhanian, Isabel Frey, Lara Guttmann, Dunia Khalil, Elisabeth Magdlener, and Samuel Mago. An exhibition by the Initiative Minderheiten.
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