EUROPARAD 2024: Use Your Voice

May 5, 2024

On May 5, 2024, the EUROPARAD event took place at the Umadum in Munich under the motto "Use Your Voice." The event was part of Munich’s Europe Month and served as a platform to emphasize the importance of values, diversity, and democracy. Participants gathered to discuss integration, peaceful coexistence, and the importance of using one's voice.

Dr. Luise Berger in Conversation with Duygu Bayramoglu

One of the keynote speakers was Dr. Luise Berger, who shared her remarkable story in an interview with EU ambassador Duygu Bayramoglu.
Dr. Berger is not only a successful entrepreneur and passionate physician but also a single mother and half-Japanese woman who fought her way to the top as a woman and foreigner.

She spoke about her experiences with exclusion and the challenges she had to overcome. Dr. Berger emphasized the importance of perseverance and self-confidence, encouraging other women to believe in themselves and to take responsibility for their own paths.

Eleonora Berger: A Role Model for Young People

Eleonora Berger, co-founder of DOC.BERGER | EFFECT, also made a lasting impression on the audience.
Graduating from high school with a GPA of 1.0 at the age of 16 and currently studying Management & Technology at the Technical University of Munich, Eleonora has already overcome numerous challenges.
She spoke openly about her school years, where she often faced exclusion for being different, and highlighted the importance of staying true to oneself and pursuing one’s own goals.

Eleonora especially inspires young people to bring their ideas to life and forge their own paths. She is a shining example of how success can be achieved despite adversity.

Focus on Diversity and Integration

The EUROPARAD event featured a variety of activities and panel discussions centered around the themes of diversity and integration.
With musical performances and speeches from representatives of the European Commission and the Munich City Council, the day became an inspiring experience for all attendees.

Dr. Luise and Eleonora Berger played a significant role in raising awareness about the importance of diversity and integration.
Their stories stand as powerful testimonies to the strength of self-determination and the value of making one's voice heard.