PO1. To exchange the most important practices to fight gender based violence (GBV) and power abuse among young people. PO2. To learn new tools and approaches to fight gender violence. PO3. To raise awareness on power abuses experienced by young people, with a special attention to vulnerable groups PO4. To strengthen alliances at the regional, national and European level with entities that fight to counteract gender violence and abuse.
Gender-Based violence (GBV) refers to harmful actions directed towards an individual based on their gender. This phenomenon is rooted in gender inequality, the abuse of power and harmful norms. It is a serious violation of human rights, human dignity and a life-threatening health and protection problem. During the COVID-19 lockdowns, women in violent relationships were forced to stay at home, isolated and exposed to their abuser for a long time. This situation puts them under a greater risk of domestic violence. On top of this, the development of digital tools and ICTs, the gender based violence and power abuse takes new forms, not known before and with a high risk for young women. Young people are highly vulnerable and need more tools, knowledge and awareness to be able to identify the sexist behaviors on vulnerable groups and non-binary gender, counteract systemic abuse of vulnerable groups and cyber violence, be more aware of the abuses in the labour market and learn emotional management tools. Therefore, Y-FIGHT Partnership strongly believes that the prevailing abusive systems of power and mindset must be constantly challenged and changed and this is the main focus of the current proposal.