Amica Educa has many years of experience in implementing interactive workshops and activities on the prevention of gender-based violence in primary and secondary schools in Tuzla Canton.
This work includes providing information, education and opening dialogue on gender equality, stereotypes, prejudice, healthy and harmful relationships, forms of violence and available forms of support. Through this approach, children and young people have the opportunity to develop understanding, empathy and skills that are important for building relationships based on respect, non-violence and equal rights.
The prevention of gender-based violence in schools includes direct work with children and young people, workshops, forum theatre performances and training for teaching staff, with the aim of strengthening the capacities of the school community to recognise, prevent and respond adequately to gender-based violence.
Special attention is given to creating a safe and supportive environment that encourages dialogue, questioning of harmful patterns and the development of positive changes within the school community.
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.
