The project

Empower2Act project aims to promote a culture of human rights protection, encouraging students to advocate for human rights and become activists. The project fosters the engagement of teachers and students in the process of design and implementation of raise awareness campaigns addressing local issues concerning human rights, involving the local communities in the process. The project aims to encourage young students to take an active role in their communities, with regards to Human rights, while boosting their civic engagement. The project aims to promote Human rights education (HRE) for teachers and school students aged 14-17, and also to empower them to become advocates for human rights.

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OBJECTIVE 1

Educate secondary school students on the importance of human rights and empower them to become human rights advocates.

OBJETIVE 2

Support teachers in using non-formal education tools to address human rights education.

OBJETIVE 3

Provide students with the skills and resources needed to identify and report human rights violations in their communities.

OBJECTIVE 4

Foster a sense of citizenship and responsibility among students to advocate for human rights at the local, national, and international levels.

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OBJECTIVE 5

Empower students and connect them with community activities to raise awareness and encourage engagement in human rights activism.

E-learning Platform

This training course, developed within the framework of the Empower2Act project, provides educational materials on human rights education aimed at fostering active, critical, and inclusive citizenship. Through five thematic modules, participants gain knowledge on democracy and citizenship, modern rights, mental health and well-being from a human rights perspective, inclusion and diversity, and the rights of vulnerable groups. Each module combines theoretical content with assessment quizzes designed to encourage reflection and reinforce learning outcomes. Delivered in an online format, the course helps participants develop competencies related to democratic participation, respect for fundamental rights, equal opportunities, and the promotion of more just and inclusive societies. Upon successful completion of the training pathway, participants are awarded a certificate of achievement.

E-learning
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The consortium of five partners from Turkey, Spain, Slovakia, Portugal, and Norway, united by their commitment to promoting and protecting human rights, combines a variety of schools and organizations working within their national contexts to raise awareness about human rights and foster a culture of advocacy. With a strong foundation of experience in European projects, the consortium offers diverse perspectives on Human Rights Education (HRE). Additionally, it is supported by six associated partners, including municipal councils and human rights organizations, strengthening the project’s local impact. Through this collaboration, Empower2Act empowers young people and educators to actively defend and promote fundamental rights across Europe.

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