Education on LGBTIQ+ topics and gender equality

LORI has been developing educational work in the field of LGBTI human rights, gender equality and related topics since 2001, and this programme aims towards representatives in institutions responsible for combatting discrimination, as well as towards ministries, employers, police officers and different professionals in health, education and civil sectors and finally, the youth.

Programme's activities include holding educations, seminars and trainings, holding lectures at universities, mentoring students through internships etc., along with creating educational materials such as textbooks, publications, e-platforms and brochures.

LORI and SOS Rijeka - Center for Nonviolence and Human Rights at a workshop for employees and volunteers of the City Association in Biograd na Moru on the topic of gender equality

LORI has so far conducted multiple educations, trainings, workshops and lectures such as the education on hate crimes against LGBTIQ+ persons for police officers, training on LGBTIQ+ topics for mental health professionals, workshops about gender equality for workers and volunteers of the Red Cross City organisation in Biograd na Moru. Additionally, we regularly hold lectures as part of the University course "Gender, Sexuality, Identities – From Oppression to Equality". More about LORI educations is here.

Programme goals:

  • Informing about basic terms regarding LGBTIQ+ topics and gender equality
  • Informing and furthering knowledge on basic concepts regarding human rights, rights of LGBTI persons and women's rights
  • Informing about the current legal framework regarding human rights
  • Informing about relevant national and international documents for protection from discrimination and violence
  • Furthering knowledge on LGBTIQ+ topics for specific knowledge sectors (health professionals, psychologists, social workers etc.)
  • Developing a positive and inclusive environment for LGBTIQ persons
  • Reducing stigma and prejudice towards LGBTIQ persons
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