About
Inclusive GeNder and sexual orIenTEation navigation for transformation anD emPOWERment
Individuals within the LGBTQIA community in the EU continue to face risks while publicly displaying affection, openly expressing their sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, be it in their personal or professional lives. As a result, they are unable to be themselves freely without experiencing a sense of danger or intimidation.
As an Erasmus+ initiative, IGNITED-POWER is on a mission to combat the prejudice and marginalization of LGBTQIA+ youth. Through inclusive education, participatory research, and cross-sector collaboration, the project empowers young people to become agents of change in their communities.
By bridging policy, practice, and youth voices, IGNITED-POWER promotes equity, combats SOGIESC-based prejudice, and strengthens social inclusion.
Actions
Validation Team
Bring together experts and youth to guide the project’s outcomes.
Youth Worker Training Course
Developed based on the key themes of the Council of Europe SOGI Unit and consisting of five modules related to Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity.
Open e-Toolbox
A free, open resource with 50 multi-media resources and practical tools on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity.
Capacity Building Sessions
Empowering 75 youth workers and 180 young people through training using the Ignited-Power Training Course.
Podcast Series
Amplify LGBTQIA+ community voices and stories through a podcast series.
Digital Community Hub
A multilingual platform for community engagement and resource sharing, hosting the Ignited-Power Training Course and e-Toolbox.
Multi-Stakeholder Roundtable
Virtual dialogues connecting gender identity experts, youth, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, policy-makers, and youth workers to develop practical recommendations for both practice and policy.
Policy Recommendations Guide
Co-created using feedback collected from the virtual roundtable to enhance inclusive policies and practices.