Non-violence against Hitler - this is one of the best-selling WfGA books. It thus sets a different narrative against the widespread myth that one could not have done anything against Hitler with nonviolent resistance. In fact, there were numerous actions of civil resistance in the countries occupied by Germany: to defend their own identity, to hinder the war machine and to save thousands of Jewish people.
In particular in Denmark, Norway and Bulgaria there were organised nonviolent resistance in large style.
Employment with non-violent resistance in the Nazi era is fascinating and stimulates current resistance actions. This is mainly to be seen in the USA, where the spirit of Danish and Norwegian resistance to Hitler inspires the actions against the Trump regime.
Today, red woolen hats in Minneapolis are a sign of protest against the Trump regime.
The methods of the ICE border protection authority are publicly compared with those of the secret state police during the period of National Socialism. A historical student working in a shop for wool and handcrafts told his boss about the Norwegian wool caps. She produced a knitting instructions and sold them to support the actions against ICE. The idea and history went viral so that in a short time the "Melt the ICE Hats" became a symbol of resistance. At times the red wool was sold out all over Minnesota.
Ten Commandments for Danes" – simple moral instructions that the population asked to oppose the Nazis. "Don’t work for the Nazis. Don't buy in their shops. Don't believe in their propaganda. Protects those who follow them." These commandments came out of control, were written off by hand and glued to walls.
Civil Resistance against ICE
Today we are experiencing a similar resistance in the United States: Neighbourhood ICE weeks and community members try to form a human shield to prevent agents from arresting their neighbours.
The workshop for non-violent action is one of the key points in Germany, where such meaningful know-how is collected and disseminated. We support people and campaigns that are committed to life-friendly and emancipative movements.
