Gender Equality in Everyday Spaces

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This activity will guide you in taking real steps to promote gender equality in the spaces you spend time in—like school, youth clubs, sports teams, or community centers.
You’ll identify where gender inclusivity can be improved and work with others to make these spaces more welcoming for all genders.
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First, get inspired!
Watch a video or read about how spaces like schools and youth centers can become more inclusive for all genders.
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Listen to stories from young people who made their youth clubs or community spaces more welcoming and equal.
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Now, take action!
Through these activities, you’ll learn how to identify inequalities in the spaces you occupy every day and take meaningful action to make those spaces more inclusive. You’ll gain practical experience in advocating for change, working with others to create environments that are welcoming and supportive of all genders.
Where change is needed? Think about places you spend time—like your school, sports team, or youth group. What changes could make it more inclusive for everyone? Come up with a proposal suggesting a meaningful change to improve gender inclusivity in chosen space.
Motivate your peers to take action: Team up with your peers or youth group to implement your proposed changes. For example, suggest adding gender-inclusive language in discussions or ensuring that everyone has equal leadership opportunities. Think of the outcomes of your actions and share a summary or photos of what was achieved.
Run a gender-fucsed event: Initiate and host with a youth group, sports team, or community center an event or activity that promotes gender equality. This could be an awareness campaign, a workshop, or an ongoing project. Document your initiative and share feedback or reflections from participants on how it contributed to creating a more inclusive environment.
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Get your badge.
Complete some of the activities from the list above and apply for a badge (=click the "Get this badge" button below) by sharing your proposals and actions that helped create more inclusive spaces.
Who is behind this activity?
Cities of Learning Network partners invite you to learn and do something about the European Youth Goal #2: Equality of All Genders. We value your efforts and contributions and therefore want to reward you with badge recognition.
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Contact us for more details about the Erasmus+ co-funded project "European Youth Goals for Cities of Learning":
System&G, Greece - the project lead partner
CODEC, Belgium
Badgecraft, Lithuania
System&G Finland

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Description:
This badge is awarded for completing the “Gender Equality in Everyday Spaces” activity. You’ve identified areas where gender inclusivity can be improved in your daily spaces (school, youth group, community center) and taken steps to make those spaces more inclusive. You’ve developed key competences in advocating for inclusivity and taking practical steps to ensure equality for all genders.
Skills and experiences gained (aligned with the Gender Analysis Competency Framework):
Advocacy for inclusivity: You’ve demonstrated the ability to recognize and address gender inequalities in everyday spaces (5 W’s: Where and What).
Action planning: You’ve implemented practical changes to create more gender-inclusive environments (How: Implementing Inclusive Practices).
Collaboration and leadership: You’ve worked with others to advocate for changes that make spaces more equitable for all genders (Organisational and Cultural Support: Building Leadership for Inclusion).
This badge demonstrates the earner’s ability to advocate for gender inclusivity in everyday spaces, contributing to a more equitable environment toward the European Youth Goal #2: Equality of All Genders. Cities of Learning Network partners value the badge earner’s efforts and contributions and issue this badge after reviewing the provided evidence.

Tasks

Task no.1

Evidence verified by: one activity member

Badge-Earning Criteria:
1. Identify areas for change:
Task: Identify an area (school, youth centre, community space, etc.) where gender inclusivity could be improved, and propose specific changes.
Evidence: Submit a proposal with your suggestions for improving gender inclusivity.
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2. Small steps to inclusive changes:
Task: Collaborate with others to implement small steps of the proposed changes in your chosen space.
Evidence: Submit photos, videos, or a reflection on the steps and changes made and their impact on inclusivity.
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3. Collaborate on an inclusive project:
Task: Collaborate with a local organisation or group to promote gender-focused inclusivity through an event or ongoing project.
Evidence: Provide a report or documentation of the project, including feedback from participants on the changes made.

Skills

ESCO

#foster gender equality

ESCO

#support gender equality

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Organisers

Network of Cities and Regions of Learning

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Equality for All: Gender Equality in Action

Network of Cities and Regions of Learning

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