On 19 October 2009 the documentary film "Shame" directed by Mohammed Naqvi was shown in the program at the film festival “ueberMacht” in the German City of Münster. The film is based on the true story of Mukhtaran Mai, a Pakistani woman who suffered a gang rape as a form of honour revenge on the demands of tribesmen. After the screening of "Shame" Shahid Riaz led an interactive discussion with the audience about the film and the status of women in Pakistan. The screening and discussion was organized by Terre des Femmes e.V. Münster. more >>>

Shahid Riaz participated as a main speaker in a seminar on "Cultural Diplomacy in East Asia: A Forum for Young Leaders" organized by the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy (ICD) on 7 October 2009 in Berlin. He talked about the Pakistani diaspora in Europe and Germany and discussed the issues of Brain Drain and Brain Gain. He shared his experience as an immigrant and presented his view on the issues and difficulties Pakistani immigrants are facing in Europe. Shahid Riaz said that Muslims are facing extra difficulties in integrating in German society than other ethnic communities. Since religion plays a central role in the lives of Muslims... more >>>

Pak-German Council for Culture and Democracy organised a demonstration near to German Parliament at Pariser Platz in front of famous Brandenburger Gate in Berlin, Germany. The purpose of the demonstration was to support the lawyers' movement in Pakistan, to demand the restoration of Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry in his office, to demand the withdrawal of Governor Rule in Punjab and restore the Provincial government in Punjab and to abolish sentence of both sheriff brothers. more >>>

Member of German Parliament Mrs. Ute Koczy supports the lawyers' movement in Pakistan. In her statement she demands the reinstatement of Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry. Mrs. Koczy is member of Parliamentary Committee for Economic cooperation and development. She was also the leader of a parliamentary delegation that has visited Pakistan in 2008. Among other cities of Pakistan she visited Peshawar on her own security risk. To read her original statement please click here.

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German Lawyers have issued a statement to support the lawyers movement in Pakistan for the reinstatement of Chief Justice Chaudhry. Dr. Andreas Köhler, member of Executive Board of Lawyers Chamber in Berlin, issued a statement after meeting with Shahid Riaz, president of Pak-German Council for Culture and Democracy.

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