This youth exchange brings together 28 young people (age 18–25, including many with fewer opportunities) and 8 group leaders + 2 facilitators from Finland, Sweden, Italy and Turkey. The activity takes place in Hästveda, Sweden, 9-15 August 2026. The main goal is to help young people understand, talk about and empower each other to act against gender-based violence (physical, emotional, sexual, economic and online forms) in a safe, fun and youth-led way. What we want to achieve In youth work practice, we want to create a space where young people can grow stronger together and take real action in their own lives and communities, see each other as colleagues and find source of strength and inspiration in the exchange of experiences. The main objectives are: Raise awareness, help young people recognise different forms of gender-based violence, its causes (stereotypes, power imbalances) and effects on people and society. Build practical skills, teach how to communicate openly about tough topics, act as active bystanders (help safely when seeing risk), resolve conflicts respectfully, and use creative ways (art, role-plays, games) to challenge harmful norms. Strengthen confidence and attitudes, increase empathy for those affected, build courage to speak up, reject stereotypes, and feel responsible for creating safer spaces. Empower yougn people as multipliers of the knowledge and action, to share what they learn with at least 10–20 peers back home (friends, school, family) and start small local actions (talks, workshops, social media posts). Foster inclusion and intercultural learning, let youth from different countries share experiences, understand cultural differences in gender issues, and build solidarity and respect. Improve youth work practice by giving peers, youth workers and organisations new tools (activities, toolkit) to better support young people facing violence or exclusion. The project uses non-formal methods only: peer discussions, role-plays, creative workshops (t-shirt/postcard design), outdoor games, daily reflections, and youth-led sessions. The participants co-planned the content in December 2025 - January 2026 meetings, chose themes based on their real needs (especially online harassment and bystander skills), designed and will lead many activities themselves. Expected results and impact Our particpants feel more confident, empathetic and ready to act against violence. They create and share concrete outputs: personal action plans, t-shirts/postcards with messages, short video, and a "United Voices Toolkit" (activities + tips). Results will reach beyond the group as the participants share their experiences locally, partners spread toolkit/video through networks, events, social media, and Erasmus+ Results Platform. Long-term: Youth continue as active multipliers; organisations use methods in daily work; possible follow-up projects. The project follows Erasmus+ Youth Quality Standards for safe space, inclusion, youth participation, non-formal learning, and respect for EU values (equality, human rights, non-discrimination). We evaluate success through questionnaires, daily reflections, noticeboard, postcards to self, and follow-up checks.