Gender

Principle 17 states that the educating city will commit to eradicating all forms of violence and harassment, with special attention to gender-based violence. In this framework, gender-sensitive actions become essential to move towards full and equal citizenship. The following are experiences that promote gender equality and fight against discrimination and sexist violence, promoting more just, inclusive and respectful environments.

Gender
School Feeding Guardians and Active School Search Agents

São Paulo (Brazil)

School Feeding Guardians and Active School Search Agents

Program that promotes the social and labor integration of vulnerable women, promoting healthy school meals and preventing school dropout.

School of Trades

Passo Fundo (Brazil)

School of Trades

The School of Professions promotes free and inclusive training, connecting education, employment and innovation to reduce social and labor inequalities.

Municipal Crusade for Literacy and Against the Education Gap

León (Mexico)

Municipal Crusade for Literacy and Against the Education Gap

The municipal Crusade for Literacy seeks to reduce illiteracy in people over 15 years of age through government and social collaboration, with the objective of educating 4,500 people and supporting basic education.

Time Bureau

Rennes (France)

Time Bureau

Rennes City Council promotes the harmonization of rhythms of life, focusing on gender equality, labor reorganization and childcare services, improving quality of life and professional opportunities.

Course for Popular Legal Promoters

Santo André (Brazil)

Course for Popular Legal Promoters

Women of Santo André participate in popular legal education sessions provided by the Department of Legal Affairs of the City Council with the aim of creating an informal and qualified group who has the tools to guide other women in the struggle for their rights.

Morelian Women’s Bazaars

Morelia (Mexico)

Morelian Women’s Bazaars

This program encourages female empowerment by offering them free training in different productive activities that can generate income. In the courses women are taught about how to create craft works that they later will promote and sell.

Sao Paulo, Seal of Diversity

São Paulo (Brazil)

Sao Paulo, Seal of Diversity

The Sao Paulo Workplace Diversity Pact promotes gender and race equality, seeking to reduce discrimination and wage gaps. Committed companies receive the Diversity Seal as recognition.

Sexual and Reproductive Health Campaign: “Don’t Board! Plan Your Life”

Mexico City (Mexico)

Sexual and Reproductive Health Campaign: “Don’t Board! Plan Your Life”

In Mexico, teenage pregnancy affects 11.96% of women between 15 and 19 years old. A campaign in the Federal District promotes sexual health, pregnancy prevention and self-care through community education.

Urban Agricultural Program

Rosario (Argentina)

Urban Agricultural Program

The Rosario Urban Agriculture Program emerged after the 2001 crisis to combat poverty through agroecology in abandoned spaces, promoting sustainable production and leadership of women in the community.

The Integrated Supporting Project for Multicultural Families

Changwon (South Korea)

The Integrated Supporting Project for Multicultural Families

The project in Changwon seeks to integrate immigrant women, promoting their well-being and education. It facilitates language learning and cultural understanding to promote their citizenship and improve their quality of life.

Illustrated Lives

Esposende (Portugal)

Illustrated Lives

“Illustrated Lives” is a community project in Esposende, 2008, that addresses alcoholism through writing, theater and illustration workshops, promoting self-knowledge and personal development in institutionalized women.

Program for the integration of immigrant families, women and youth

Logroño (Spain)

Program for the integration of immigrant families, women and youth

The program seeks to integrate families, women and young immigrants through training, family mediation, job placement and intercultural dialogue, promoting social inclusion and educational and social resources.

TARRAGONA MEDIA. Mediation and conflict resolution

Tarragona (Spain)

TARRAGONA MEDIA. Mediation and conflict resolution

The project promotes the figure of the mediator in Tarragona, promoting training and awareness about mediation. It includes courses for women and collaboration with entities to promote conflict resolution and social inclusion.

Workshops in Women’s Information and Support Points

Barcelona (Spain)

Workshops in Women’s Information and Support Points

In the 80s, Barcelona created the Women’s Information and Assistance Point (PIADS) to combat inequalities. They offer care, workshops and legal advice, increasing the autonomy and skills of women.

Abusive relationship prevention workshops in training and leisure centres for young people

Barcelona (Spain)

Abusive relationship prevention workshops in training and leisure centres for young people

Sexist violence frequently appears in dating, including adolescents. The prevention workshops seek to raise awareness among young people about this violence, helping them identify abusive behavior and prevent it from becoming chronic.

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