16/09/2024
A small recap from our participants in the "Rights in Motion for Human Dignity" program regarding their experience there and follow up activities in Greece.
"This Erasmus+ project focusing on human rights has been an eye-opening experience. A key highlight of the project was a thought-provoking speech about the LGBTQI+ community, which shed light on the current situation and challenges faced by this community in Lithuania. The speech offered valuable insights, helping us understand the broader context of human rights issues and the need for more inclusive and supportive policies. Another impactful activity was conducting interviews with local people. This experience was particularly engaging as it allowed us to hear directly from individuals about their perspectives on the human rights situation in Lithuania. These conversations were enlightening, providing us with diverse viewpoints and a deeper understanding of the societal attitudes towards human rights and minority groups.
We also enjoyed participating in theatre play activities, where we created and performed sketches highlighting violations against minorities. These activities were not only educational but also fostered creativity and empathy, allowing us to explore sensitive issues in an engaging and accessible manner. Lastly, the cultural nights were a vibrant and enriching part of the project, offering a chance to celebrate diversity and foster cross-cultural understanding. Through music, dance, and shared stories, we
deepened our appreciation of different cultures and strengthened the bonds among participants. Overall, this experience was a learning experience that broadened our understanding of human rights and reinforced the importance of advocacy and solidarity in promoting equality and inclusivity for all communities.
We organized an activity that really brought the group closer and opened our eyes to the diversity within our team. The activity took place when we were out for a drink one evening. We decided to do the activity called "Step Forward," which aimed to raise awareness about social inclusion and the different experiences people have based on their backgrounds. To start, we randomly assigned each participant a different role, representing various social, economic, or cultural backgrounds. Some were students from rural areas, others were business owners, and so on. As the facilitator read out a series of statements—like “I have traveled outside my country” or “I feel comfortable in diverse groups”—we were asked to drink a sip if we felt the statement applied to the identity we’d been given.
As the statements continued, it became clear that some articipants were drinking more. The experience was entertaining and this version was more relaxed, but it still led to some eaningful conversations about the diversity within our group."
