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Media in Education for Training Tolerance

2019-2-EE01-KA105-0517522019Youth mobilityfinalized
Countries: EE|TR|IT|ES|PL|FR|EL · Grant: €30,004.08
Inclusion - equityYouth (Participation, Youth Work, Youth Policy)Social dialogue

Objectives

During these three years, our member states have been the target of several tragic terrorist acts, further proof of the need for strong action against this phenomenon, which knows no borders and which uses modern technologies and digital communication. According to the report published on 18 May 2018 by the Commission's Group of Experts on Radicalization (HLCEG-R), point 2.7 on Education and Social Inclusion, it is clear that Education is the cornerstone of effective prevention of radicalization by strengthening resilience against radicalization. Teachers, educators and youth play a crucial role in promoting inclusion, promoting common democratic values. And as specific recommendations of this expert group: Member States should increase the awareness and skills of youth and professionals working with children and young people and participating in non-formal learning activities so they can raise awareness towards tolerance and against radical acts. In a Statement by Mr. Martin Arpo, Deputy Director General of the Estonian Internal Security Service. Addressed 28th of June 2018, on the High-level Conference of Heads of counter-terrorism agencies of member states under the Theme of “Strengthening international cooperation to combat the evolving threat of terrorism”. He mentioned that “multilateral cooperation has an undeniable role when countering complex threats like global terrorism. Estonia welcomes the review of the adoption of the Global Counter-terrorism Strategy. Terrorism is a complex and evolving challenge that needs to be addressed both on a national and international level to ensure the security of our citizens. We support the United Nation’s efforts in addressing the root causes of terrorism and the promotion of common standards and fundamental values”. In this context, with our partners we decided to organize a Youth exchange that will bring together 35 youth from 7 European countries (Estonia, France, Greece, Italy, Turkey, Poland and Spain) for 7 days in VORU, ESTONIA, to exchange experiences and good practices, and develop their Media and pedagogical skills in the prevention of extremism, radicalization and fighting against racism and xenophobia through Media literacy. "M. E. T. T: Media in Education for Training Tolerance" is an Erasmus + YE that perfectly meets not only the objectives of the Erasmus + program and this key action but also all partners can persuade different educational, artistic and technical, activities to effectively contribute to the prevention of radicalization and the fight against prejudices, stereotypes, racism, and xenophobia, and to recognize human and cultural diversity. During our YE, participants will will organize experimental workshops (photography, videos, exchange of good practice, feedback and conclusion...) with local youth. Inspired by the YE experience, they will create at the end of it with the assistance of the experienced group leaders an educational tool for other youth on prevention of extremism and radicalization and the fight against racism and xenophobia through non-formal and Media literacy. This tool will be disseminated on a large scale to increase the number of beneficiaries and act in space and duration to change attitudes and to establish a more fraternal and inclusive society. Specific objectives: - To provide an opportunity for a group of youth and other interested youth to exchange experiences and good practices and develop skills in non-formal education for the prevention of extremism and radicalization and the fight against racism and xenophobia through non-formal and Media literacy. - Create an educational tool for youth who are involved in the work of on education for peace and the fight against racism and xenophobia through non-formal and Media literacy. Objectives of the action: Develop the educational and artistic skills of a group of youth by allowing them to exchange ideas, approaches, information about other experiences can be very inspiring and useful and put into practice new methods of non-formal education. - A specialized sessions on media and radicalization for key actors such as youth who are involved in the community through NGOs or youth initiative and can make impact after this activity in their communities. - Reach targeted young people with radical messages, proposing alternative scenarios and emphasizing positive role models through non-formal and Media

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