Interactive workshops and activities on the topic of prevention of gender-based violence are regularly implemented in primary and secondary schools in the Tuzla Canton.
The workshops and activities aim to contribute to the prevention of gender-based violence in schools through information, education and communication based on social values that support equal rights and respect for all members of the community, regardless of their gender.
Direct work with school children through workshops, forum theatre and education of teaching staff serve to increase the understanding of school children and teaching staff about stereotypes and prejudices based on traditional gender roles as well as their consequences, increase knowledge about different forms of violence and available forms of help.
In the work on the prevention of gender-based violence in schools, special attention is paid to creating a safe and supportive environment that encourages and stimulates dialogue and, therefore, change.
Volunteer education of young professionals
Volunteer education of young professionals on the topic of Gender Based Violence Prevention of school-aged children is aimed at improving professional and personal competencies of young professionals in helping disciplines. This education covers the following topics: gender, sex, gender equality, discrimination, gender based violence and educational methods for leading psycho-educative workshops for children and young people. Volunteers have supervisory and professional support for their preparations and subsequent work with school children.
Educating teaching and professional school staff
Educating teaching and professional school staff in elementary and high schools about Gender based Violence Prevention–participants gain knowledge on the topics of sex, gender, gender equality, discrimination and gender based violence.
Psychoeducational Workshops
Psychoeducational Workshops for elementary school children on the topic of Gender Based Violence Prevention are age specific and specifically address the topic of gender, sex, gender equality and start a dialog about gender based violence and its prevention.
Training and supervision of high school peer counselors
Training and supervision of high school peer counselors for work with their peers about Gender Based Violence in Relationships consists of two parts: Gender Based Violence and Interpersonal Skills. Supervision of peer counselors includes mentor support and regular supervisory meetings. Here peer counselors have an opportunity to address any difficulties or uncertainties in their work and receive support to effectively handle gender based violence cases.
Skits and role plays about Gender Based Violence
Skits and role plays about Gender Based Violence are created for different age groups from elementary to high school levels. They are structured to provide information, education and dialog about gender, sex, and gender equality. Active audience participation helps to uncover governing attitudes and beliefs and to present viable non-violent conflict resolutions.
Sports day
Sports day includes a number of activities: elementary school art competitions and exhibits aimed to promote gender equality and prevent gender based violence, sporting events and games without borders promoting equal participation of male and female students in otherwise traditionally gender specific sports, games and competitions.
