EKO is happy to announce that one more amazing training course has been completed successfully. The “Youth Advocates for Human Rights” project united 18 participants from Portugal, Greece, Lithuania, Romania, Turkey and Bulgaria. It was organized by the Portuguese organization “ADDHG” and took place in Guimarães, Portugal, from 30 March to 05 April  2025. 

Aims & Objectives of the project 

The training course “Youth Advocates for Human Rights” aimed to contribute to social inclusion and the social and democratic participation of young Europeans.

More specifically, the objectives were:

-Engage young people from diverse European countries in initiatives that enhance their understanding of

human rights, leadership, and social justice, empowering them to become active changemakers.

-Raise awareness about the importance of human rights and the impact of their violations on individuals

and communities, fostering a sense of responsibility among youth.

-Develop key competencies such as critical thinking, empathy, and effective communication through intercultural exchanges and awareness-raising activities.

-Empower participants, particularly those facing compounded challenges, to drive positive change in their communities by promoting inclusion, equity, and respect for diversity.

Workshops & Activities of the project 

Through this project, participants engaged in initiatives that enhanced their understanding of human rights and equipped them to advocate for social justice. Activities raised youth awareness of the significance of human rights and the impact of their violations on individuals and communities. Workshops focused on developing key competencies such as critical thinking, empathy, and effective communication, enabling young people to actively promote and defend human rights. Participants were also empowered to act as change agents within their communities, promoting inclusion, equity, and respect for diversity.

It is an amazing opportunity and a great experience for EKO’s team

Katia,Vasilis,Kleanthis,Paoula and Xristina were the amazing Greek team members whom we want to thank for all their contributions and collaboration throughout the project!

As EKO, we are very grateful for that amazing opportunity given to the Greek team. We thank our Portuguese partner ADDHG and the members of the hosting organisation for all their hard work and for creating such an impactful project!

Thank you – Ευχαριστούμε – Obrigado