Project description
YEE believes that the topic of gender equality is of great importance to all young Europeans. As our network consists of environmental organizations, very often the topic of inclusion and gender equality is not focused on or considered. We would like to introduce the change in the attitude of environmental youth organizations with this study session - to explore the topic of gender in youth work and specifically in environmental projects. We would like to draw the attention of our member organizations that gender issues are always present in any kind of youth work. With this study session we will explore the ways on how to include gender perspective and gender mainstreaming in future projects. We will explore this topic together as well as meet experts on the topic of gender equality.
Aims and objectives:
The aim:
To explore the topic of gender equality and gender perspective in environmental youth projects and the ways of addressing this topic in work of environmental youth organisations.
The objectives:
The participants will share the realities and experience of gender issues in various European countries;
The participants will learn more about gender mainstreaming, especially in youth work (what it is, why it is needed, how it can be done);
The participants will share their experience in organizing environmental projects and explore them from the gender perspective;
The participants will discover and think of the ways of introducing gender mainstreaming in environmental youth projects;
The participants will work on the ways how environmental projects can tackle gender issues.
In this project we would like to explore what gender equality means for youth organisations, how to bring gender perspective to environmental youth projects and which benefits it will bring. This project will be the starting point for YEE to incorporate the gender perspective in all our projects.
Study session is a special type of project which brings together members of youth organisations or networks and experts. It aims for discussions on a specific subject leading to conclusions important for development of organisations. It is organised in the European Youth Center supported by the Youth Department of the Council of Europe.
The aim of the study session:
To explore the topic of gender equality and gender perspective in environmental youth projects and the ways of addressing this topic in work of environmental youth organisations.
Apply for this project if you:
- Want to meet other young people who are involved in the same field as you;
- Want to share your experience in organising environmental projects and explore them from the gender perspective;
- Want to share your experience of working with gender issues;
- Want to learn more about gender mainstreaming, especially in youth work;
- Want to discover and think of the ways of introducing gender mainstreaming in environmental youth projects;
- Want to meet experts in the topic of gender equality and learn from them.
Profile of the participants:
- 18-30 years old (with few participants who can be over 30).
- Good knowledge of English.
- Actively involved in environmental youth organisations (as employees or volunteers).
- Have experience in working with local communities, organising projects (and at least participating in international projects before).
- Interested in the topic of gender equality, would like to learn more about it and how to bring gender perspective in environmental youth projects.
Interested in the topic of environmental protection. - Will be able to share gained knowledge and skills with their organisation and local community.
- Will be able to get actively involved for the full duration of the session.
Practical information:
- Travel and visa costs 100% reimbursed for all participating for the full duration of the session.
- Participation fee: 50 Euros (this will be deducted from the travel reimbursement).
- Free accommodation and vegetarian food is provided to all participants for whole duration of the study session.
For more information click "Further official information" below.
This opportunity has expired. It was originally published here:
http://yeenet.eu/index.php/projects/yee-ongoing-projects/1380-study-session-exploring-gender-equality-in-environmental-projects