Young voices, Healthy relationships: Empowering teenagers in Cyprus
Developed by Theodora Avraam, Project Manager at Center for Social Innovation, February 2026 In Cyprus, gender-based violence (GBV) remains a significant concern across age groups. Research consistently shows that patterns of unhealthy or abusive relationships often...
Teen Dating Violence and Gender-Based Violence in Greece: Context, Challenges, and Prevention
Teen dating violence (TDV) and gender-based violence (GBV) represent important public health concerns across Europe, and Greece is no exception. Dating violence includes physical, psychological, sexual, and verbal abuse occurring within adolescent romantic...
Group is a living “subject” capable of activating profound processes of change
We have already told you about the International Youth Board Camp that was held in Lithuania (if not, read this article here https://thegendertalk.eu/bottomuptalks-garantire-diritti-infanzia-voci-giovani/ ). With this article we would like to tell you more how and why...
Guaranteeing children’s rights, starting from young voices
Every year on 20 November, we mark World Children’s Day to reaffirm a fundamental message: the rights of children and adolescents are human rights – universal and non-negotiable. Guaranteeing and protecting these rights is essential, and...
Education, rights and inclusion: The city council on sexual & emotional education is launched
For Disability Pride Palermo 2025, the organising civil society stakeholders held The city we want, an informative day to discuss accessibility, inclusion, and the rights of people with disabilities. Holding its first meeting on this occasion, the...
Empowering future generations: The imperative of Comprehensive Sexuality Education
Sexuality education is more than just a curriculum – it is a fundamental human right, a crucial tool for building a society where young people can grow up informed, empowered, and safe. Yet, despite growing evidence of its benefits, Comprehensive Sexuality Education...
The final symposium: A Day of inspiration, advocacy, and hope for Comprehensive Sexuality Education in Europe
On February 6, 2025, the Love Act Project culminated in a groundbreaking event, The Gender Talk: Symposium on Advancing Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) and Gender-Based Violence Prevention in Europe took place in Brussels, bringing together 72...
LoveAct Project: Igniting Change in Sexual and Relationship Education in Lithuania
The LoveAct project recently marked a significant milestone with two groundbreaking events in Vilnius, Lithuania, as well as in other partner countries and cities. These initiatives, focused on advancing sex and relationship education while addressing gender-based...