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Transforming Youth Work for Peace: Lessons from Tbilisi
Transforming Youth Work for Peace: Lessons from Tbilisi 1266 1900 AY Institute

What does it take to build peace in today’s fractured world? This was the guiding question behind “From Piece to Peace”, an Erasmus+ training course that brought together 28 youth workers from seven countries to Tbilisi, Georgia. Among them were four participants from Lithuania, each committed to reshaping their approach to conflict resolution, intercultural dialogue,…

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hate trackers into action

Harnessing Youth Power: The “Hate Trackers – Into Action” Project
Harnessing Youth Power: The “Hate Trackers – Into Action” Project 1195 637 AY Institute

In today’s digitally connected world, the prevalence of hate speech has escalated, creating divisive and hostile environments. The “Hate Trackers – Into Action” project is a commendable initiative by European youth organizations aimed at combating this problem. By empowering young activists with innovative tools and methodologies, this project not only addresses hate speech but also…

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Migrant Entrepreneurship in Lithuania: Challenges & Triumphs
Migrant Entrepreneurship in Lithuania: Challenges & Triumphs 1200 801 AY Institute

Entrepreneurship in Lithuania is experiencing a vibrant transformation, largely fueled by the contributions of migrant entrepreneurs. These individuals, coming from various backgrounds, are not just starting new businesses but are also injecting diverse perspectives and innovative ideas into the Lithuanian economy. The State of Migrant Entrepreneurship in Lithuania According to the Lithuania’s Migration Yearbook 2022,…

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integration

Embracing Diversity: Fostering Successful Refugee Integration
Embracing Diversity: Fostering Successful Refugee Integration 1200 709 AY Institute

In a world marred by conflicts and displacement, the journey of refugees seeking safety and stability holds a profound narrative. Yet, beyond their arduous paths lies a fundamental endeavor: integration. Integration transcends the mere relocation of individuals; it signifies the intricate process of weaving refugees into the social fabric of their host communities, creating a…

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Social privilege – gives more opportunities or takes away them?
Social privilege – gives more opportunities or takes away them? 1900 992 AY Institute

Probably most of us are familiar with the concept of tolerance and know that it is the foundation of democracy. But what is a privilege? Privilege sounds like an opportunity to have, do, or know more. Maybe it does not look very bad? Unfortunately, privilege means that one side has more and the other has…

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  • Stanislav Karmyšov

Does Old Really Mean Excluded?
Does Old Really Mean Excluded? 1050 700 Stanislav Karmyšov

Aging is one of the most significant social transformations nowadays. People worldwide are living longer. Today, for the first time in history, most people can expect to live into their sixties and beyond. By 2050, the world’s population aged 60 years and older is expected to exceed that of young people aged 15 to 24…

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mannequins in a protest against gender-based violence
  • Sophia Raineri

The Istanbul Convention: what is it really about?
The Istanbul Convention: what is it really about? 640 427 Sophia Raineri

The Istanbul Convention is currently a hot topic in many countries worldwide. Many myths about it have been spread, strengthening convervatives’ discontent and leading to potential withdrawals from the treaty. But what is the Istanbul Convention really about? The Istanbul Convention is a human right treaty created in 2011, and came into force in 2014…

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LGBT flag
  • Sophia Raineri

LGBTQI+ Rights are Human Rights
LGBTQI+ Rights are Human Rights 640 359 Sophia Raineri

Today a video on Lithuanian social media showed a group of men vandalizing the rainbow flag, symbol of the LGBTQI+ community. The description and subtitles state that ‘no ideology can be higher than the concept of family […] that is the union of a man and a woman’. This statement shows just how much work…

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Free sports events in Vilnius

Free sports events in Vilnius!
Free sports events in Vilnius! 1200 792 AY Institute

Sport can be used in many ways. It can help you grow your personality, may offer career and even fame. However, used with a different intention, it can also foster inclusion and positive ties between people coming from different backgrounds. Think about it! Once we are in one sports team, suddenly all of our social…

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Erasmus+ in Donbas
Erasmus+ in Donbas 1900 1069 AY Institute

We’ve visited a war zone Just a few days ago a group of European Youth have witnessed the reality of the ongoing war in eastern Ukraine. They have been there on a mission to meet local organisations & youngsters, restore children playgrounds and teach English. As well as to promote EU’s cultural programme Erasmus+. According…

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