Amplify the voices of LGBTQ+ people, of women, of minorities, and those who are often not listened to.
The project EU Diversity Voicesfunded by the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values (CERV) programme of the European Union, aims to promote transnational cooperation through increased awareness of the EU's historical achievements in the protection of human rights.
Programme: CERV-2024-CITIZENS-REM (European Remembrance – 2024)
Project number: 101195781
Duration: Duration: 01/12/2024 - 30/11/2026 (2 years)
Partners:
Fundacja “Parasol”- Poland (Lead)
NGO NEST BERLIN EV – Germany
SOLUTION: SOLIDARITE & INCLUSION- France
Le Tre Ghinee Aps- Italy
FREYR Institute- Denmark
ASSOCIACAO CHECK-IN – Portugal
Learning Seed- Greece
Project Objectives
- Enhancing historical achievements by the European Union in the field of human rights, highlighting the path that led to the affirmation of fundamental principles such as equality and non-discrimination.
- Linking past and presentshowing how these achievements still influence contemporary social challenges.
- Amplifying the voices of LGBTQ+, women and marginalised communities.
- Promoting cooperation between organisations and citizens at the local, regional, national and international levels to strengthen the protection of human rights and promote a more inclusive society.
Why it is important
EU Diversity Voices is a project that gives space to the stories, struggles and hopes of those who want a Europe where every person can feel free and respected.
At a time when the rights of many people are being questioned, EU Diversity Voices wants to remind people that the road to equality has been built together and remains open. It is necessary to continue to work together, recognising diversity as a valuable resource to build a more just and inclusive Europe.
The project includes events, awareness-raising campaigns, discussion forums and educational activities aimed at citizens, institutions and civil society organisations. We invite anyone interested to follow our initiatives, attend meetings and contribute ideas and testimonies.
Local activities
European Diversity Voices will organise seven events in seven different European countriesto achieve the project's mission and involve as many people and communities as possible.
Objectives of the events
- Enhancing shared history, culture and heritage between European countries, highlighting how these elements contribute to building a common identity based on solid values.
- Strengthening fundamental European valuesparticularly those related to human rights and fundamental freedoms, emphasising their importance in the daily lives of citizens.
- Promoting civic and democratic participationstimulating the active involvement of people in decisions that affect the society in which they live.
- Supporting open, democratic, fair and inclusive societiesbased on respect for the rule of law and the protection of the rights of all persons, without discrimination.
- Spreading awareness of ongoing struggles, especially about: Women - gender inequality, wage gaps, limited access to leadership roles, gender mainstreaming. LGBTQ+ people - legal recognition of gender changes, right to marry and adopt children, migrant people - employment discrimination, limited access to essential services
- Promoting public support for human rights and empower organisations and activists to fight for political reforms that strengthen the protection of fundamental rights.
List of Events 2025
Deconstructing Human Rights
Organiser: Check-IN
Location: Beja, Portugal
Date: 02-03/06/2025
Main activities: Deconstructing HUMAN RIGHTS - An engaging public event in Beja bringing together local communities - including young people, students, older people and adults - for an open round table discussion on the origins and development of human rights in the EU and partner countries.
Diversity Voices: dialogues on economic and digital gender violence.
Organiser: Le Tre Ghinee
Location: Rome, Italy
Date: 26/09/2025
A talk with several experts to explore two forms of violence that are little dealt with but deeply prevalent: economic and digital violence.
Starting from the Istanbul Convention, we will analyse together the state of the art in Europe - with a focus on Italy - between good practices and critical issues.
Gender Mainstreaming
Organiser: Parasol Foundation
Location: Poznan, Poland
Date: November 2025
Combating Gender Stereotypes - Seminar introducing gender mainstreaming with a focus on gender-based violence and data from partner countries.
Rainbow Rights LGBTIQ
Organiser: NGO Nest Berlin
Location: Berlin, Germany
Date: December 2025
Films against discrimination - Open seminar with screening of films on LGBTIQ issues, on the occasion of Lesbian Visibility Week or the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia.
EVENTO A ROMA – UPDATE
On 26 September at 5.30 p.m., Industrie Fluviali in Rome will host the event Diversity Voices: dialogues on economic and digital gender violence.
A talk with several experts to explore two forms of violence that are little dealt with but deeply prevalent: economic and digital violence.
Starting from the Istanbul Convention, we will analyse together the state of the art in Europe - with a focus on Italy - between good practices and critical issues.
An appointment to listen, reflect, and deepen. Because all forms of violence must be recognised and opposed.
After the talk, we move to the rooftop for an 𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐨 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞 with 𝐌𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐮𝐚 - the musical project of Lavinia Mancusi and Denise Di Maria.
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