Holistic addressing of bullying based on sexual orientation, external identity and / or expression in the youth and school environment
Goals
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
How to join?
As a young LGBTIQ+ person the experience of bullying:
As a young LGBTIQ+ person with intersectional identities:
TRAINING: ADVOCACY
Would you like to better understand how advocacy works and how you can use your voice to contribute to change? Join our training and gain the knowledge and tools you need to effectively advocate for the rights and needs of the LGBTIQ+ community.
TRAINING: ADDRESSING PEER VIOLENCE
How can we recognise peer violence, respond to it, and create safer environments for everyone? In this training, we will explore ways of preventing and addressing violence together, while building knowledge and skills to support our peers.
If you are interested in either of these trainings, write to us at info@ljubljanapride.org to find out more and join us!
As a school in Slovenia:
Materials
Addressing Peer Violence
A publication for young people.
Language: Slovenian
Peer violence often goes unnoticed because such behaviour is seen simply as part of growing up or as a harmless joke. But this is not true! No one deserves to experience violence, and no one is to blame for what is happening to them. All violence is violence, and it needs to be addressed.
This publication brings together real-life stories and artworks by peers, as well as questions for reflection and information on where to turn for help and how to respond.
