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Our Uniqueness Talk

2019-2-HU01-KA105-0613862019Youth mobilityfinalizedGood practice
Countries: HU|IT|MT|CZ|EL|LT|ES|SE · Grant: €22,875
Gender equality / equal opportunitiesInclusion - equityHome and justice affairs (human rights & rule of law)

Objectives

The EU was the first to recognize sexual orientation and gender identity as grounds for discrimination and included protection for LGBTQ+ people in official documents and anti-discrimination directives that followed, but LGBTQI+ people are still discriminated in Europe. These young people suffer from the disadvantaged because of their sexual orientation, which often overlaps with a negative discrimination based on sex, disability, ethnic origin or religion. Young LGBTQI+ people often become victims of discrimination and intimidation based on their orientation and identity, but age, income and ethnic background further increase the risks. Rejection by the family and friends of LGBTQI + people, school and street violence, discrimination and the hateful behavior against them can lead to underdevelopment, mental problems, and in critical cases suicide. Examining the differentiation of the views about participation in gender roles in social division of labor in Europe, it can be stated that there is a strong difference of opinion between the Eastern and Western regions of Europe. According to the most recent annual review of ILGA Europe's human rights situation of LGBTQI+ community, most of the participating countries in the projects have a low score on the index, meaning that they can not live with their basic human rights if they belong to this minority. The project considers the following fundamental rights of the EU: 1. Gender equality 2. Equal opportunities 3. Discrimination-free life 4. Fundamental human rights The topics discussed during the project have great influence on the development of our society. In this project, we consider the social expectations of gender / gender roles as its basis, and beyond that, we look for the place of the person as a separate individual in society. In connection with this, we must also talk about the topic of LGBTQI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex), since through this we can help reduce prejudices and provide credible information to the majority of society. Representatives of 7 countries with different cultures (5 person group + group leader) participate in the program. Our direct and indirect goal is to raise awareness to the similarities and differences between cultures, and to reduce discrimination. To draw the attention of young people and their environment to what social environments and local realities are in their tighter societies. Enable them to have the tools themselves to promote gender equality. Make it clear that by sharing their knowledge and experience on our processed topics, they can play an active role in shaping the community, the environment, the narrower and the broader society.

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