Fairy Tale Genderology

This project should contribute to the better position of women in European society as well to increase awareness on gender and human rights issues among young people.Objectives:- to reveal gender stereotypes in national and international fairy tales among young people,- to develop skills and competences of youth workers to use gender stereotypes in fairy tales as a start point for reconstruction into new fairy tale with use of art and multimedia as a tools for education of young people in the field of gender equality and human rights,- construct new fairy tales that are in line with European values related to gender equality,- to promote a more flexible attitude towards cultural diversity in society,- to promote a new form of intercultural dialogue and gender education in broader European context,- to foster cooperation and socializing among young people, including those with fewer opportunities- to promote Erasmus+ program as a possibility to promote gender equality and human rights issues among young people Europe wide.Partners have come to conclusion that young people in Europe are facing gender inequality and they are exposed to gender-based violence. Trough project we introduced concepts and activities to build young people awareness and provide them with tools which can be used to mobilise young people around to work for gender equality. Fairy tales were used as patterns for focusing on identifying and tackling gender stereotypes and reducing gender-based violence.All original objectives of the project were met. We planned everything upfront and connected every activity to a goal and objectives and that is why it was very successful.Achieved results during the project contributed to achievement of the objectives described in the project application. Participants improved their knowledge, competences and skills and increased their awareness on the topics. Through creative means we explored issues of borders and violence and also to change patterns of behavior like low motivation and antisocial behavior.Selected methods and tools respond in the proper way to reach of the objectives. In our opinion high quality of methodological and practical work has been achieved.Project dates: 01/11/2018 to 30/09/2019. It consists of Kick off meeting (Cyprus), Training of Youth Workers (Serbia), Practical work in local communities (testing Fairy tale genderology), Youth Exchange (in Serbia), Local initiatives, and Evaluation meeting (Sardinia). Project partners are from 6 European countries: Albania, Croatia, Cyprus, Italy, France and Serbia. Total number of participants is 84.The project is in accordance with EU Strategic Engagement for Gender Equality (2016-2019), UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and EU Strategy for Youth.