Gender-based violence is one of the most widespread forms of human rights abuse and a violation of human dignity. It is a problem in all the member states of the European Union and Eastern Partnership Countries. It affects millions of women regardless of their social status, cultural or religious background, civil status, or sexual orientation. Violence against women is rooted in social inequalities between men and women and it takes many forms, including psychological violence, harassment, physical and sexual violence, female genital mutilation (FGM), forced marriage, forced abortion, sterilization, and sexual harassment. Fundamental Rights (FRA) survey data show that one woman in three has experienced some physical and/or sexual violence since the age of 15 and one in 20 has been raped. According to a scientific study, there are approximately 3 500 domestic violence-related deaths in the EU every year. Also, an important case is selective abortion in Eastern Partnership Countries like Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan. According to UNFPA, 25 000 girls disappeared from 1990 to 2010 in Georgia. Despite many successes in empowering women, numerous issues still exist. Sustainable Development Goals include achieving gender equality and empowering all women and girls. Young people have the ability to change the world and it can be done with the help of non-formal education. The specific objectives of the Erasmus + Youth Workers Mobility Program Equality Now 2.0 (implemented in April 2022, in Bakuriani, Georgia) were the following: -To raise awareness among youth workers about gender-based violence toward women -To raise the professional capacities of youth workers by giving them specific methods and tools. Enabling them to carry out their projects about women’s empowerment in their local communities - To increase knowledge of youth workers about gender equality and women’s rights in different cultures - To make youth workers reflect upon their own ideological and cultural background regarding women’s rights - To explore the potential of youth work in preventing discriminative, violent, and radical behaviors among young people - To establish a network of like-minded organizations and individuals who are interested in further exchange on the topic of promoting gender equality - To develop a concrete plan for follow-up projects and local activities focusing on promoting gender equality The objectives of the training course were aligned with those of the Erasmus + Program in the field of youth. The training course improved the competencies of youth workers who implement projects addressed to young people at risk of discrimination due to their cultural and religious backgrounds. Participants had the opportunity to learn practical methods of working with their beneficiaries and were expected to create and implement follow-up projects in their home communities. By providing participants with tools to enhance social inclusion, the project effectively promoted anti-discrimination and social inclusion, thereby preventing the growth of radical and violent behaviors among young people. By examining the potential of non-formal education in the field of gender equality and women's rights, the training course strengthened the critical skills of youth workers, which will aid in improving the quality of the projects they develop. The project targeted organizations from both the EU and Eastern Partnership countries and thus, enhanced international cooperation and the quality of their international projects. Following the training course, youth workers will be equipped with the tools, approaches, and knowledge they received during the training, allowing them to carry out their projects effectively. They will be able to raise awareness about equality, spread information, and increase the participation of young people, including specific target groups such as women in rural areas. In the long term, the project is expected to lead to an increase in openness among youth workers.