purpose
Holistic addressing of bullying based on sexual orientation, external identity and / or expression in the youth and school environment.
goal
1. Public awareness on bullying
To increase the visibility and awareness of the general public about the causes and consequences of bullying experienced by young people due to their sexual orientation, gender identity and / or gender expression
2. Empowering LGBTIQ+ youth
empower young LGBTIQ + people with bullying experience to deal with traumatic experiences and use their own experiences through storytelling and the arts.
3. Creating safe(r) spaces
Creating a safe space for sharing personal stories and experiences of discrimination, harassment, cyberbullying and overcoming them through personal empowerment for victims.
4. Cooperation with schools in Slovenia
Development of an integrated module for cooperation with schools in Slovenia in the field of addressing the issue of bullying in the school environment in the form of educational activities.
KEY ACTIVITIES
TRAININGS
(one- and multi-day) for young people, pedagogical and youth workers, parents and trainers on addressing bullying, storytelling, safe(r) space and support for young people
EXHIBITION
The exhibition includes artworks by LGBTIQ + (youth) based on their experience of bullying and / or cyber bullying.
STUDY VISITS
study visits for exchanging experiences, strategies and working methods for addressing bullying in the school environment
RECOMMENDATIONS AND ANALYSIS
analysis of the situation and needs of schools in Slovenia in the field of including LGBTIQ + content in school activities
effects
1. INCREASED YOUTH AWARENESS
raised awareness of young people in general about the phenomenon of bullying and how to respond to it
2. EMPOWERMENT OF SCHOOLS
sensitization and empowerment of schools for addressing bullying based on sexual orientation and / or gender identity
3. INCREASED PUBLIC AWARENESS
raisied awareness of professionals and the general public about the experience and consequences of bullying experienced by LGBTIQ + young people / affected LGBTIQ + young people
4. EMPOWERMENT OF LGBTIQ+ YOUTH
empowerment of young LGBTIQ + people who have experienced peer violence based on sexual orientation and / or gender expression
5. UNDERSTANDING BULLYING IN SCHOOLS
comprehensive insight and understanding of the field of addressing bullying in the school environment in Slovenia
For whom?
– (LGBTIQ+) youth
– pedagogical workers and parents
– schools and LGBTIQ+ organisations
– youth workers
