Objectives: - To raise the quality of youth work by addressing intersectional discrimination and developing sensitive, open and critical attitudes related to gender, racism, ethnicity and the intersectionality of these categories; - to strengthen the knowledge and competences of youth workers in the field of critical learning on topics related to the unequal distribution of power in society, gender (sex, gender roles, identities, norms, prejudices, stereotypes, expectations, gender sensitivity, etc.), race and ethnicity, and the intersectionality of categories; - support youth organisations in their efforts to mainstream gender, race, ethnicity and the intersectionality of these areas and related measures ("gender and equality mainstreaming") in their projects; - increase stakeholder involvement in discussions on recommendations to address and prevent intersectional discrimination.
The participating organisations have identified a common problem - a lack of perception and recognition of stereotypes and norms in the areas of gender, race and ethnicity and related intersectionality among young people, which exacerbates discrimination. Ignorance of the root causes of discrimination also means lack of recognition. Adressing those means first and necessary step to be taken in wider society to include people who have experienced intersectional discrimination. We have identified both multiple and intersectional discrimination problems involving gender, race, colour and ethnicity. Youth workers occasionally address aspects of discrimination, but as separate topics, not together and as a magnifying glass of discrimination. There is not much focus on youth work and intersectional discrimination in the EU, nor at national level in the 3 countries involved, as confirmed by the research we carried out at the beginning of the project (Activity 1). Inequalities within the EU have been increasing in recent years. Hate speech and unacceptance of difference is so widespread among young people that it occurs on a daily basis and youth workers have a demanding job and need additional competences to address intersectionality.