Basic Rights - More Than Words

An exhibition of the Constitutional Court of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia

Democracy needs space for dialogue. From May 7 to 29, 2026, the traveling exhibition “Basic Rights – More Than Words” will be on display at the Kleve Campus. 

Universities are more than just places of learning: they are centers for democratic education. Here, critical thinking, freedom of expression, and open discourse are put into practice. Our basic rights form the foundation for peaceful coexistence and protect the freedom and dignity of every individual. The exhibition by the Constitutional Court of North Rhine-Westphalia addresses precisely this and highlights the significance of our constitution. 

The exhibition is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. to students, staff, and the interested public.

Exhibition Opening

  • When: May 7, 2026, 12:00 p.m.
  • Where: Kleve Campus, Building 4, 2nd Floor
  • Speakers:
    • Dr. Dirk Gilberg; Judge at the Constitutional Court of North Rhine-Westphalia, Director of the Cologne Labor Court, and photographer and founder of the exhibition
    • Prof. Dr. Oliver Locker-Grütjen; President of Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences and member of the “Democracy Lower Rhine” initiative
    • Günter Heenen; President of the Lions Club Lower Rhine and member of the “Democracy Lower Rhine” initiative
    • Prof. Dr. Tatiana Zimenkova; Vice President for Internationalisation and Diversity at Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences and Professor of Sociology
    • Prof. Dr. Jakob Lempp: Professor of Political Science in the Faculty of Society and Economics at Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences

Lecture: “Democracy in Danger? On the Current State of Liberal Democracy in Germany and Europe”

  • When: May 19, 2026, 7:00 p.m.
  • Where: Kleve Campus, Building 4, 2nd Floor, Room 04 02 004

  • Speaker: Prof. Dr. Jakob Lempp, Professor of Political Science in the Faculty of Society and Economics at Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences