Basel Launches Week of Action Against Racism with Events and City Tours
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A series of events aimed at confronting and addressing racism in the workplace and broader community are scheduled to take place in Basel, Switzerland, beginning March 16, 2026. The initiative, encompassing a kick-off event, guided city tours, and radio broadcasts, seeks to raise awareness and foster dialog around the challenges faced by migrants and marginalized groups.
Confronting Workplace Racism at the BAU3 Theater
the week of action will commence with a kick-off event on Monday, March 16, 2026, at 6 p.m. at the Bau3 theater in Gundeldingerfeld Basel. The event,hosted by Reactor,will center around a forum theater performance titled “No-buts,” which explores a racist incident in the workplace. Participants will have the opportunity to experiance how everyday racism manifests – frequently enough subtly, sometimes overtly – and collaboratively test potential solutions.
Sandra Moser of Reactor will moderate the discussion, with an input report delivered by Ines Mateos. An aperitif and networking opportunity will follow the performance. Interested individuals are asked to register in advance at [email protected]. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. The theater is located at Gundeldinger Feld Dornacherstrasse 192/Halle 4, 4053 Basel.
Exploring Migration and Women’s Power Through City Tours
Complementing the theater event, two anti-racist city tours led by Lucy Oyubo will offer a unique perspective on the experiences of migrants in Basel. Entitled “Migration and women’s power – a fight for recognition,” the tours will take place on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, March 21, 2026, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
The approximately two-hour tours are free of charge and do not require registration. They will begin at Restaurant du coeur (Solothurnerstrasse 8, 4053 Basel) and conclude at the Hakuna Matata Crew office (Gartenstrasse 149, 4052 Basel).
A Journey Through the Gundeli District
oyubo’s “Surprise Tour” through the Gundeli district promises an authentic insight into the lives of trained migrants who often face barriers to entering the Swiss labor market.Participants will learn about the risks of poverty associated with migration, the challenges of navigating debt, and the costs associated with retraining.
The tour will highlight the stories of individuals like Zahra, a seamstress from Iran, and Alganesh, who runs a neighborhood shop in Eritrea. oyubo will also share her own experiences as an educator from Kenya, discussing the prejudices she encounters and the courage required to continually pursue new opportunities. She will introduce participants to organizations like Heks and Crescenda, where she received training, and discuss her involvement in migrant advocacy. The tour will also shed light on the subtle forms of racism experienced in everyday life, such as prejudices within the hairdressing industry.
Radio X Amplifies the Conversation
Throughout the week of action, Radio X will dedicate airtime to the topic of racism in the workplace. Programming will include a preview of the week’s events, a portrait of Lucy Oyubo, and further analysis of the challenges faced by marginalized workers. Listeners will be able to access these reports online.
These combined initiatives represent a concerted effort to address systemic issues and promote a more inclusive and equitable society in Basel.
