The project “UP!” was developed in response to a growing disconnect between young people and democratic life across Europe. In recent years, phenomena such as populism, human rights violations, and political disengagement have increasingly shaped local and international communities, often leading to polarization and reduced civic participation, particularly among young people and those from underrepresented groups. While human rights frameworks are well established at international and European level, their translation into meaningful, everyday practice remains a significant challenge. This is especially evident in youth work, where practitioners are expected to address complex societal issues, yet often lack concrete tools and methodologies to effectively facilitate human rights education and foster active citizenship. Youth workers play a key role in addressing these challenges, as they operate at grassroots level and act as multipliers within their communities. However, in order to fully support young people in becoming active and responsible citizens, there is a clear need to strengthen their competences, both in terms of knowledge and practical approaches. The main goal of the project was therefore to place the learner at the centre of Human Rights Education (HRE), supporting youth workers in moving beyond abstract concepts and enabling them to guide young people through a process of internalisation of human rights values. The project focused on fostering a sense of shared responsibility and ownership, encouraging both youth workers and the young people they support to actively contribute to more inclusive and democratic societies. The project was structured in three interconnected phases: a) the preparation phase, which provided participants with foundational knowledge through materials and thematic inputs; b) the international training course (e.g. the mobility), which focused on experiencing and practising participatory, non-formal learning methods (i.e. including workshops, simulations, group discussions, and peer learning) directly linked to participants’ professional realities; c) the follow-up phase, which enabled participants to transfer their learning into their local contexts by implementing activities and engaging their communities. The concrete objectives of the project were: - To foster dialogue on human rights and strengthen participants’ understanding of shared responsibilities in building fair and equitable societies; - To develop youth workers’ ability to apply human rights education in diverse social, cultural, and political contexts through participatory and learner-centred methods; - To strengthen the mentoring and facilitation competences of youth workers, enabling them to act as multipliers in their daily work with young people; - To promote active citizenship and democratic participation by equipping participants with tools to engage young people at local, national, and European level.