We often hear that democracy is about what happens at the ballot box every few years. We disagree. We believe democracy is a daily practice, it’s about how we protect each other’s rights, how we speak up, and how we make sure nobody gets left behind.
This training is all about using Human Rights Education (HRE) and non violent communication (NVC) as tools to look at our world, spot the injustice, and start fixing it, by gaining skills.
- Know Your Power: Go deep into freedom of expression, equality, and the rule of law.
- Spot the Red Flags: Learn to recognise human rights violations and anti-democratic trends before they take root.
- Disrupt the Status Quo: Use activism, advocacy, and critical thinking to hold institutions accountable.
- Celebrate the Margins: In Italy, we’re focusing on the voices that usually get ignored : rural areas, minorities, and those on the “edges.”
Why apply?
If you’re tired of being told “you’re the future” and want to be the right now, this is for you. You’ll get to:
- Connect with a diverse young changemakers.
- Engage in real intercultural dialogue.
- Join a public event where you’ll sit across from local policymakers and tell them exactly what needs to change.
📍 Where: Ostello Villa Olanda, Luserna San Giovanni Italy
👥 Who: Young people aged 18–35 from Italy, Austria, Germany, France, Spain, Portugal, Greece – Applications from youth in all Council of Europe member states are welcome but will not be prioritised.
Travel expenses will be reimbursed if the journey is planned in the most economical way possible.
For any questions, contact: conference@wscf-europe.org
The training is supported by the European Youth Foundation and Otto Per Mille of the Waldensian Church