PROJECT OVERVIEW
This project fosters a transnational network of young activists (aged 19-28) across Europe, aiming to combat hate speech and promote social and civic engagement. Through innovative training methodologies and collaboration among European youth organizations, it empowers youth to counter authoritarian, antidemocratic tendencies and encourage a positive, inclusive discourse.
OBJECTIVES
- Establish a European network of youth activists to prevent and combat hate speech, encouraging equality and acceptance.
- Strengthen cooperation among youth organizations to create and implement effective strategies against hate speech.
- Develop innovative training methodologies and tools to empower young people in activism and foster greater social and civic participation.
HOW DO WE ACHIEVE IT
Activities and events:
- Youth Selection and SGYG Formation: Select the first 5 Small Groups of Young Activists (SGYGs) through the Train the Trainer (TtT) program in Turin, Italy. Full groups (20 members each) are formed to target areas where hate speech is prevalent.
- Training and Capacity Building: Conduct a Train the Trainer session in Turin, then replicate this training in partner countries, empowering SGYG members to educate peers.
- Toolkit and Compendium Development: Develop the #HT IA Toolkit, featuring modules on tackling hate speech, and the #HT IA Stories Compendium with real-life activist stories, translated into partner languages.
- Pilot Actions and SGYGs at Work: Map and respond to hate speech incidents collaboratively, using a blockchain voting system, and establish offline support networks for youth workers.
- Artistic and Political Expression: Produce short video series (3 minutes each) covering art as a political tool, social engagement through media, street art, and fashion.
- Impact and Dissemination: Host events at the project’s start and end to share results, promote successes, and foster engagement within and beyond the youth community.
PROJECT PARTNERS
- CIFA – Centro Internazionale Per Lafamiglia E L’infanzia Ets – Italy
- HFC Hope For Children Crc Policy Center – Cyprus
- Rinova Malaga – Spain
- Kinoniki Sinetairistiki Epicherisielliniki Symmetochi Neon – Greece
- Cromo Alapitvany – Hungary
- Youth Included – Czech Republic
- AY Institute – Lithuania
GET INVOLVED
Join us in making a difference! Soon, we will be hosting a national training session in Vilnius aimed at combating hate speech, particularly against women. After the training, participants will have the opportunity to engage in and implement a variety of activities, ranging from community events to impactful art installations dedicated to fostering inclusivity and combating hate.
If you’re interested in joining the project now or want more information, please contact Deimantė Radišauskaitė at deimante.r@akt.lt.
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