"Project ""The role of a men in gender equal Europe/BeAMan"" was implemented in cooperation with following countries: Serbia, FYRO Macedonia, Kosovo (under resolution 1244), Albania, Portugal, Austria, Germany and Belgium. Aim of the project was to raise the awareness of youth, professional and general public in 8 involved and other European countries about the importance of the role of boys and young men in gender equality and gender based violence prevention in Europe. Project tends to raise the visibility of gender equality and gender based violence as important issues for European society, promote positive practices and mechanisms with positive impact on European level. As well to develop and create new approaches in working with young people. Objectives of the project: 1. Build the capacities of 26 youth workers from 8 European countries to educate and actively contribute to gender equality and gender based violence prevention trough non formal education and peer exchange. 2. Build the capacities of 26 youth workers and artists from 8 different European countries in the field of using theatre as a tool in working with young people3. Educate and empower 540 young people (100 per country) in 7 European countries to have attitudes and demonstrate behavior that contributes to gender equality and discourages gender based violence. 4. Create an international network of 26 youth workers, representatives of relevant organizations and institutions engaged in creation of gender equal and violence free Europe. To achieve results under project consortium organized one two training for youth workers where they had opportunity to gain skills and knowledge in working with young man and on how to use theatre as a tool in working under gender topic. Plus participants organize different workshops and practice learnt skills and knowledge. During the project was organized big international Conference with the speakers and participants from 23 countries in the world. Project results with the new group of trainers and resources, including the manua/guide, that can be used in work with young men in Europe. Manual is translated into German, Portuguese, Macedonian, Serbian and adopted to wider audience. This project contributed in learning, cooperation and exchange among youth workers and relevant institutions/organizations in involved countries as well open space for future projects ideas."

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EquiTeens aims to tackle the challenges of preventing and eradicating gender-based violence against and among young teenagers by promoting gender equality and by challenging harmful gender stereotypes and norms. Through a joint strategy of partners in 4 countries (AT-BH-HR-NL), EquiTeens will target youth workers, peer educators, social workers, social educators and other professionals and volunteers who work directly with young teenagers aged 13 to 15 in youth work settings, either in youth organizations, clubs, centres or schools. The overall objective of the project is to contribute to the eradication of violence against and among young people. More specifically, the project aims to: - create innovative youth work methodology and practices in the field of the prevention of gender-based violence;- build capacities of youth workers and professionals in related fields for direct work with young teenagers on the topic of the prevention of gender-based violence;- promote equitable, non-violent and non-toxic expressions of gender relations among young teenagers aged 13-15.These objectives will be met by:- developing a comprehensive toolbox for youth workers and other educators working with young teenagers on the topics connected to gender equality and the prevention of gender-based violence, - implementing 3 training events to build capacities of youth workers and professionals in related fields for direct work with young teenagers on the topic of the prevention of gender-based violence, - hosting 4 multiplying events targeting youth workers and professionals working in related fields for the dissemination of project results

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