Helsinki, Finland
Gender Equality Youth Conference 2022 is an official platform for the constructive exchange of ideas, as well as for making summaries and general statements. The best participants from the workshops, trainings and discussion will be invited and as many different youth units as possible will be involved, from schools to youth centers. In addition to the specific work already done, the conference will add a new dimension to the topic by involving the views of recognized experts who are not necessarily qualified in terms of training. It also contributes to the wider dissemination of the project’s general ideas and goals in society, as it helps to gain greater media attention.
International Gender Equality Youth Conference 2022 – It will be constructive exchange of ideas, as well as for making summaries and general statements. Also presentation of main project outcomes and acknowledgement of main contributors and partners. (8 participants per country + experts).
The main goal of the international confernece is to discuss on gender equality in the education system and how to ensure early intervention in the perpetuation of prejudices and stereotypes and it be constructive exchange of ideas, as well as presentation of main project outcomes and acknowledgement of main contributors and partners.
Conference will be based on shared experience and knowledge of young people on norm criticism, 4R and active participation methods and it’s dedicated for active young people & educators. Conference will include keynote speeches, panel discussions, workshop conducted by experts and youth and sharing own experience session on gender equality and links between power relations and norms. We will combine norm criticism with other tools and methods.
AGENDA
05th February 2022 Arrival day, registration and meeting with Nordic-Baltic delegations.
06th February 2022 I day of the conference
09.00–10.00 Registration and coffee
10.00–10.15 Welcoming word by organisers and moderator.
10.15–11.00 Keynote speeches
– Gender equality situation in Nordic Baltic Countries
– Reducing gender inequality and the role of young people in it
11.00–12.30 The voice of Children and Young people in achieving the Nordic vision of gender equality through UN SDG Agenda 2030
12.30–13.00 Debates with the stakeholders
13.00–13.45 Lunch and Networking
14.00–15.00 Panel discussion
– Gender in an equal family
– Equal treatment at work and in education (pay gap)
– Gender in equality politics and society
15.00–16.00 Working groups
– Gender equality and family
– Equal treatment at work and in education (pay gap)
– Gender in equality politics and society
16.00 – 16.15 Coffee Break
16.15 -16.30 Presentation of the results of the working groups
16.30 – 17.00 Gender segregation in education and the labour market in Nordic Baltic Countries
17.00 – 17.30 Conclusions of the day
19.00 – 21.00 Reception / Dinner
7th February 2022 II day of the conference
10.00 – 10.10 ECHO of the privios day
10.10 – 10.30 Presentation of educational toolkit on gender equality a guidelines for the youth organisations and educational institutions how to mainstream gender equality policies.
10.30 – 11.00 Diskussions with the stakeholders
11.00 – 11.30 Youth opinions (open microphone) and meeting with web-resources
11.30 – 13.00 Key stadies
13.00 – 14.00 Lunch and Networking
14.00 – 15.00 Visit to a Gender Equality Institution
15.00 – 16.00 Youth Network: developing follow up of the project
16.00 – 17.00 Conclusions of the day and acknowledgement (distribution of certificates)
19.00 – 21.00 Reception / Dinner
08th February 2022
10.00 – 11.00 Youth meeting young people shared own feedback and future expectations
11.00 – 12.00 Experts and educators meeting on the follow up partnership.
12.00 Departure
Practical information and logistics of the conference: Ms. Maria Rajala (ENG) via e-mail: feminasuomi@gmail.com / +358404145844
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