The project aims to build the capacity of youth organizations to effectively challenge dominant public and media narratives surrounding feminism and feminist issues Specific objectives: - To conduct a comprehensive comparative research study analysing representations of gender, gender-based violence, and feminist issues in mainstream media and popular culture across 6 countries to identify prevalent narratives, stereotypes, and discrepancies. - To create a network 24 youth workers with competencies to use Newspaper Theatre techniques and Online campaigning in order to challenge dominant negative narratives on feminist issues within their respective societies. - To increase the level of critical thinking and consumption of media content on feminist issues (focus on gender norms, gender based violence, problematic narratives etc.) for at least 1200 young people - To conduct an online campaign that promotes an alternative narrative around feminist issues that will reach out to at least 5500 young people (500 young people/country+ 2000 internationally) First-year - Kick-off meeting (Lebanon) - Training course on Gender Issues, Narratives and Newspaper Theatre (4 youth workers from each partner) (Romania) - Media monitoring and conducting the comparative research phase of media portrayal of gender issues - Newspaper Theatre Performances aiming to increase the level of critical thinking and consumption of media content (at least 200 young people) Second year - Mid-management meeting (Egypt) - Training course on Changing Narratives and Online Campaigning (Tunisia) - Preparation and implementation of online campaigning – National and International to promote alternative narratives around feminist issues - Evaluation process and Final Evaluation Meeting (Madeira) - Dissemination Events