Overall objective
Contribute to the promotion of inclusive schools and the prevention & combating of intolerance on the grounds of gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation and/or sex characteristics in BG, GR, LT & RO
Specific objective
Enhance the capacities of secondary school professionals to support diversity & creation of inclusive school environments
Facilitate the reporting of incidents of violence & intolerance on the grounds of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI), and enable victims & bystanders (and possibly perpetrators) to access support services
Raise awareness of school communtiy & wider public about SOGI related discrimination/bullying/violence in the school environment
Activities
- Needs Assessment: Exploring what LGBTQI & Cis-straight Students & School Professionals Want & Need
- Creation of Mechanism for Addressing Incidents of GBV & Discrimination or Intolerance in the School Environment
- Dissemination & Awareness Raising
Persons benefiting from project
- 250-380 secondary school professionals
- 1200 secondary school pupils
- 1200 parents
Expected results
- Strengthened prevention & tackling of homophobic & transphobic discrimination & bullying and building of inclusive school environments for LGBTQI students
- Enhanced capacities of school professionals on supporting diversity & gender-friendly school environments
- Increased reporting of incidents of violence & intolerance on the grounds of SOGI in the school environment and increased access to support services of victims & bystanders (and possibly perpetrators)
- Increased awareness of children, parents, school professionals & the wider public about the effects of intolerance in the school environment on the grounds of SOGI
Outputs
4 national surveys; summary & comparative report; guide for diversity policies; common cap. building methodology; curricula for school professionals-sec. level; online modules; 16 train. workshops; 10000 leaflets; 8 infodays; social media; 4 videos; website; final conference
Report the incident:
https://www.itsyourchoice.eu/?page_id=554&lang=lt
The project is implemented with the financial support of the Rights, Equality and Citizenship (REC) Programme of the European Union.
Implemented activities
LGL Representatives Participated in a Kick-off Meeting for the Project „CHOICE“ in Athens
LGL Launched an Emotional Support Platform for LGBT Students who Face Bullying