Vienna Demos on June 7th: Solidarity with Palestinians and memory of Srebrenica

Vienna Demos on June 7th: Solidarity with Palestinians and memory of Srebrenica

Wien 16., Yppenplatz, Österreich - On Saturday, June 7, 2025, Vienna becomes the stage of two important demonstrations. The first votes rose in advance to draw attention to the concerns that want to be heard in the federal capital.

The first demo, which is under the motto "Solidarity with the Palestinian people", begins at 4:30 p.m. at the Yppenplatz in the 16th district. Around 300 participants are expected to take their route over Schellhammergasse, the outer belt to Urban-Loritz-Platz. Temporary locks and diversions are planned for the flow of traffic in the field of demo, especially on the outer Hernals belt from Jörgerstrasse, as the OEAMTC reported.

an important signal for justice

This campaign takes place in the middle of the Israeli apartheid week (IAW), which was launched on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the boycott, disinvestment and sanction movement (BDS). The focus is on strengthening the resistance to Israel's apartheid regime and pointing out the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip, where 2.3 million Palestinians: inside are heavily disadvantaged. Initiators such as BDS Austria invite everyone who would like to stand up against injustice and hope for a broad participation in this important event, as on Palestina Solidarity can be read.

world memory to the genocide

This memorial event takes place against the background of the recently decided UN Memorial Day for the Srebrenica massacre, which will be introduced on July 11th. The resolution was accepted by 84 countries and emphasizes the importance of not accepting the denial of the genocide. Serbia's government criticizes the resolution as a split, while others indicate that the legal classification of the genocide by the International Criminal Court and the International Court of Justice was repeatedly confirmed, as in a report on daily show can be read.

For Vienna, a day full of memories, solidarity and activism is imminent. The organizers and participants: inside both demos hope for lively participation and that their messages will be heard far beyond the borders of the city.