In Berlin, some 9,000 people took part in the demonstrations, in Munich they brought together from 3,500 to 5,000 participants, according to various estimates, while in Hamburg at least 7,200 people were involved in the protest action.
The city of Bochum literally witnessed "almost four kilometers" of human chain holding each other's hands in support of equality and human diversity.
Germany has become a key destination for hundreds of thousands of migrants coming to Europe. According to German Interior Minister Thomas de Maiziere, the country received around 1.1 million registered migrants last year alone.
The rallies across Germany were held ahead of the June 20 Word Refugee Day, which is dedicated to raising awareness of the situation of refugees throughout the world.
