The "POWERFUL VOICE" program, implemented by the Ladies Union of Drama –H.O.H., held two educational workshops on Wednesday, November 5, at Center for the entertainment of older people (CEOP) and Technical School in Nevrokopi, with a total of sixty-six people participating.
The first stop was the Center for the entertainment of older people (CEOP), where people of all ages participated in a discussion about their rights and the importance of information and prevention. The participants highlighted the need for education on rights from an early age, so that they can become multipliers in the future and help their families and friends. At the end of the workshop, many of them said to the academic team: "If only we had known this earlier." The second workshop was held at the Technical School with the participation of thirty-one students and parents. Topics were discussed regarding children's rights, the balance of child-parent relationships, and ensuring the protection of rights without imposing the opinions and thoughts of adults. The children highlighted the issue of ensuring their privacy in any way, both physically and online. The discussions were extremely constructive, with an exchange of views and different perspectives being discussed in a context of dialogue and respect.
The 14-month " POWERFUL VOICE " program, funded by Action Aid and the European Union, aims to inform, educate, and raise awareness among men and women (aged 13-60) living in remote areas of the municipalities of the Prefecture of Drama (Prosotsani, Paranesti, Nevrokopi, Doxato) on issues related to the values of the European Union, gender equality, and the recognition of forms of gender-based violence.
The " POWERFUL VOICE " project is implemented within the framework of the "POWER - Promoting Organizations' empoWErment to guarantee women's human rights and stop gender-based violence" program, which is coordinated by WeWorld (WW), in collaboration with Action Aid 12 Hellas (AAH) and the Asociación Bienestar y Desarrollo (ABD). POWER is co-funded by the European Union through the "Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values" program (CERV – 2023 – DAPHNE).
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