The project “LOL: Laugh Out Loud, Stand Proud” was developed in response to ongoing discussions at European level related to hate speech, intolerance, discrimination, and freedom of expression. While human rights are clearly defined in international and EU frameworks, the way these topics are communicated and addressed in practice often determines whether they create dialogue or resistance. Public campaigns on human rights sometimes fail to reach young audiences effectively, especially when messages are perceived as moralizing or accusatory. Human rights as a topic are broad. Therefore, the project focused specifically on four pillars that are highly relevant in youth work practice: hate speech, freedom of expression, intolerance and discrimination, and inclusive language. Youth workers are regularly facilitating activities where these topics appear in discussions, group dynamics, and informal conversations. In order to address them effectively, youth workers need concrete skills and structured methods. At the same time, young people respond more actively to formats that reflect contemporary communication styles and are engaging rather than lecture-based. Stand-up comedy was chosen intentionally as a working method due to its popularity among young audiences and the communicative power of humour. Humour can open space for dialogue, reduce defensiveness, and make complex topics more accessible. The project explored how stand-up comedy and storytelling techniques can be used consciously and responsibly within human rights education. The main goal of the project was to equip youth workers with practical tools to address human rights topics in creative and non-standard ways. The project was structured in three interconnected phases, each with a distinct purpose: a ) the preparation phase provided participants with theoretical foundations through curated materials (articles, frameworks, and conceptual inputs), b) the training course focused on experiencing and practising diverse non-formal education methods. Through writing exercises, storytelling sessions, structured workshops, performance practice, and guided reflection, participants tested approaches that translate complex educational messages into relatable narratives using stand-up writing techniques — methods that can be directly transferred into their own youth work practice. c) the follow-up phase enabled participants to apply their newly acquired knowledge in their local contexts and share it with their communities. The concrete objectives of the project were: - Inspiring Active Human Rights Advocacy: Empower participants to become advocates for human rights in their communities - Using Stand-Up Comedy as an Educational Tool: introduce how to use stand-up comedy techniques to enhance engagement in education. - Deepening Knowledge of Core Project Themes: Expand participants' understanding of the four main pillars of the project. - Enhancing Key Soft Skills: Develop communication, creativity, critical thinking, facilitation, emotional intelligence skills