From February 3-7, 2025, a study session was held at the European Youth Center in Budapest. The program was organized by the World Esperanto Youth Organization (TEJO) In cooperation with the Youth Department of the Council of Europe. Armenia was represented by the INEDNET NGO, with Serzhik Martirosyan and Grisha Gasparyan participating from the country.
The main goal of the study session was to emphasise the importance of young people accessing their rights and promoting their involvement in public life.
During the program, participants became familiar with the principles of human rights education proposed by the Council of Europe and aimed to implement them in their communities in the future.
The session addressed several important points:
Raising awareness among young people about youth rights and the fight against discrimination.
Introducing human rights education and non-formal education methods.
Exchanging experiences with participants from different countries.
Developing young people's capabilities and encouraging their active participation in youth work.
Throughout the session, they engaged in various team activities, group discussions, lectures, team-building games, and an intercultural evening.
During these five days, they held discussions on globalization and migration, with a strong focus on human rights education. They also participated in the Cucumberia role-play, designed to illustrate the impact of language policy on democracy. The session further explored youth participation and media campaigns. Participants formed groups and began creating their own media campaigns on the topic of human rights and inclusion. On the final day, all teams presented their group work.
By the end of the study session, participants had gained a deeper understanding of youth rights and the barriers to inclusive participation in public life. They developed practical skills in human rights education, non-formal learning methodologies, and advocacy, enabling them to implement these approaches in their own communities. Through collaborative exercises, they enhanced their critical thinking, teamwork, and intercultural communication skills. Participants also gained hands-on experience in designing and executing media campaigns to promote human rights and inclusion. Additionally, the session strengthened their ability to analyze globalization and migration through a human rights perspective, while role-play activities such as Cucumberia helped them understand the intersection of language policy and democracy. Ultimately, the study session equipped them with the tools to actively contribute to a more inclusive and diverse Europe.
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