EU Diversity Voices: Amplifying Europe’s LGBTQ+, Minority, Women and the Unheard Voices
The “EU Diversity Voices” project aims to celebrate and promote the EU’s achievements in human rights. It seeks to raise awareness of European conventions, strategies, and treaties concerning women empowerment, LGBTQ+ rights, minorities, and more. The initiative emphasizes protecting fundamental rights, encouraging civic and democratic participation, and fostering inclusive societies. The project will include seven events across seven countries, engaging diverse groups like minorities, LGBTQ+ communities, women, youth, and seniors. It will focus on education, advocacy, and activism to combat discrimination and foster equality, promoting an intergenerational and international exchange of ideas and practices.
Start date: 01/03/2025 End date: 28/02/2027
Project Reference: 101195781
EU Grant: 148,015.00 EUR
Programme: CERV
Key Action: CERV
Action Type: CERV-2024-CITIZENS-REM
Project PARTNERS:
- Fundacja “Parasol” [PL] (Coordinator)
- NGO NEST BERLIN EV [DE]
- SOLUTION: SOLIDARITE & INCLUSION [FR]
- Le Tre Ghinee Aps [IT]
- FREYR Institute [DK]
- ASSOCIACAO CHECK-IN – COOPERACAO E DESENVOLVIME [PT]
- Learning Seed [GR]
Project TOPICS:
- Human Rights
- Awareness
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Community Engagement
- Intergenerational Dialogue
TARGET GROUPS:
- LGBTQ+ communities and associations, immigrant communities and minorities, women.
- Local public authorities, policymakers, rights defenders, and civil servants.
- Local and regional NGOs, youth education providers, teachers, and workers.
Project OBJECTIVES:
- Promote awareness and inclusion: Raise awareness of EU human rights achievements and institutions while fostering inclusion for LGBTQ+, women, and minority communities.
- Combat discrimination and foster activism: Address racism, antisemitism, and hate speech by engaging local communities in advocacy and activism.
- Encourage EU-wide collaboration: Facilitate cooperation and knowledge sharing across EU countries to strengthen mutual understanding and progress.
Project RESULTS:
- Increased Community Engagement: Active participation of diverse groups in seven transnational events.
- Educational Resources: Development of toolkits and handbooks on gender and inclusion.
- Awareness Campaigns: Public exhibitions and workshops to highlight human rights and diversity.
Policy Support: Data and insights provided to inform policymakers on equality and anti-discrimination.