On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Germany, the joint banner campaign addresses the legacy of 8 May 1945 – a historic turning point: With the overcoming of fascism and war hopes for peace and freedom arose, but the Cold War made this peace fragile. It was not not until 1989, that the fall of the Iron Curtain opened up the prospect of freedom and self-determination. Today, new wars and nationalism show how fragile peace is. Peace – Not a Given combines historical memory with current perspectives on peace and freedom.

#WOD Weltoffenes Dresden as an alliance of Dresden cultural institutions stands up for a cosmopolitan society, solidarity, democratic values, and the diversity and freedom of art and culture.