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United in photography

2019-3-SI02-KA105-0152582019Youth mobilityfinalized
Countries: SI|EL|BG|ES|HU · Grant: €16,166
Youth (Participation, Youth Work, Youth Policy)EU Citizenship, EU awareness and DemocracyCivic engagement / responsible citizenship

Objectives

We will promote activism using photography, local streets and video production to raise awareness about Human Rights (HR) and try to make a positive change in society. We want to use photography as a tool of expression. One question will lead us (youth workers) through the project - What does Europe in terms of rights mean to youngsters? Human Rights include LGBTQ+ rights, environmental rights, freedom, freedom of speech, equality, right to work, social security and education, cultural rights, self-determination, etc. We want to illustrate Human Rights by camera. The aim of this Youth Exchange is to enhance the knowledge and skills of different youngsters from around Europe about Human Rights and all the threats society faces when looking for better future. The participants will take part in basic photography workshops. They will be prepared to take their own photos related to the topic and do an exhibition that will be presented to the local community on the last day of the project (in the city center). Besides the photography workshops (mentioned above) we also plan some touristic and sport activities, debates, cultural workshop, games, lectures, role plays in order to increase the integration spirit in the group. We will also develop short films/documentaries. Exchange will take place in Celje Youth Center between 2.3.2020 and 9.3.2020. Our youth exchange will bring together 35 young people from Slovenia, Bulgaria, Spain, Hungary and Greece. We want to support the use of photography in the context of self-exploration, society-exploration, communication, creative expression and personal development of youngsters. This Youth Exchange is about reflection and positive changes that might happened. Youngsters will face the reality and on the other hand seeking for solutions. They will learn what means being an active citizen and how important is each social participation. Human Rights education is a human right itself and it is often ignored in formal ways of education. It's sad that many times youngsters aren't aware of their own rights what leads to the non active societies and citizenship. This project will not only highlight the existing problems, but will also encourage young people to make some changes in the future. Youngsters will be encouraged to express their view on the human rights problem through photos. They will meet with people their age, discuss and seek for effective solutions. They will also improve their English.

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