Freedom VS. Fear Youth and the Human Rights

What? Freedom versus fear will bringing together youth leaders, youth workers, practitioners in social field in a context of mutual sharing, experiencing and learning about the advantages of the diversity around us as a way of improving social relations and reduce stereotypes and prejudices. Why? This TC is focused on fighting discrimination by empowering youth workers to act as human rights promoters in their organizations and local communities. The TC seeks to challenge the western perspective on human rights and the manner we educate the youngsters to deal with the diversity of the multicultural society we live in. More specific objects of the project are: 1. To raise awareness among participants about the importance of the diversity and human rights in the work with young people. 2. To encourage participants to act as diversity and human rights multipliers in their communities. 3. To create a set of methods to work in the area of diversity and human rights with young people. 4. To promote the Erasmus + Programme as promoter of a wide range of opportunities that go to different directions. Where? Sibiu, Romania When? 24 July – 1 August 2015 Who is organizing it? Actiune in Voluntariat Partners: NECI, Cyprus ; Eurocircle, France; Hellenic Youth Participation, Greece; ScambiEuropei, Italy ; RED, Latvia. Who can participate? This TC is designed for youth leaders, youth workers and practitioners in the NGO operating in the youth or social field who are expected to: - Be interested in the diversity and human rights field - Be willing to challenge their perspectives and critically analyse the work they are doing - Be ready to share experiences and engage in a creative process with other participants - Be able to communicate in English Application procedure What to do? Read carefully the description of the project and if you really want to be part of this TC that will change your perspectives, fill in the application form at this link http://goo.gl/JzJTPR until 25 of May 2015. Notice the following conditions that apply if you participate in this training course: • I commit myself to participate in the full duration of the seminar. • I am aware that obtaining a full travel and health insurance are my own responsibility and at my own expenses. I understand that the information I provided on any special needs does not remove my own personal responsibility for ensuring my own health. Looking forward to meeting you in Romania!