Let's support inclusive education - we are building a secure future
Lesbian organization Rijeka "LORI" ·Croatia
About this project
<p><span style="font-size: 11pt"><span style="font-family: "Calibri", sans-serif"><span style="color: #1D2228"> <strong>The overall goal of the project</strong> is to strengthen democratic culture and civic awareness by reducing homo/bi/transphobia in the education and to improve the position of LGBTIQ youth. Target groups are: youth, LGBTIQ youth, school professionals, educational institutions, CSOs, government institutions and general public. <strong>Project specific objectives are</strong>: 1) To build the capacity of CSOs and educational institutions to combat homo/bi/ transphobia in education and to implement education on human rights of LGBTI people,2. To provide support and empower LGBTIQ youth and3. To strengthen the advocacy position of CSOs in order to improve public policies and programmes and the effective protection of children and youth in the education.The implementation of trainings for CSOs and school professionals and lectures for students will strengthen the capacity of CSOs and educational institutions to combat bullying in schools and the implementation of education on human rights and encourage cross-sectoral cooperation. </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 11pt"><span style="font-family: "Calibri", sans-serif">The development of digital educational resources for combating HBT an providing support for LGBTI youth will enable their accessibility in deprived areas</span></span><span style="font-size: 11pt"><span style="font-family: "Calibri", sans-serif"><span style="color: #1D2228">. </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 11pt"><span style="font-family: "Calibri", sans-serif">The support for LGBTI youth will be ensured through establishment of groups, workshops, psychosocial and legal support, and the empowerment of young people for active civic action. </span></span><span style="font-size: 11pt"><span style="font-family: "Calibri", sans-serif"><span style="color: #1D2228">The project will also enable greater influence on policies in education through development of advocacy resources. In support of advocating for reform, analysis of international directives and guidelines related to combating homo/bi/transphobia in education will be conducted, as well as analysis of textbooks and curricula, and recommendations will be presented to decision makers and public bodies.</span></span></span></p>
Bilateral cooperation results
In the area of Communication and Relations with the Environment, the partner organization Norsensus Mediaforum conducted training on media literacy and public relations, focusing on strategic storytelling. Additionally, training on mentoring and support in media and social media communication was provided. Both trainings were valuable, and the acquired knowledge was implemented into the organization's work (e.g., changing the way news is written, introducing story posts for the first time, better targeting of specific audiences), which resulted in increased reach of posts and the number of followers on social media.
Project partners
- Norsensus Mediaforum Donor project partner· Norway
- Rainbow Family Association Project partner· Croatia