FemRise: Changing the Narrative, Shaping the Future

The project aims to build the capacity of youth organizations to effectively challenge dominant public and media narratives surrounding feminism and feminist issues Specific objectives:-To conduct a comprehensive comparative research study analysing representations of gender, gender-based violence, and feminist issues in mainstream media and popular culture across 6 countries to identify prevalent narratives, stereotypes, and discrepancies.-To create a network 24 youth workers with competencies to use Newspaper Theatre techniques and Online campaigning in order to challenge dominant negative narratives on feminist issues within their respective societies.-To increase the level of critical thinking and consumption of media content on feminist issues (focus on gender norms, gender based violence, problematic narratives etc.) for at least 1200 young people -To conduct an online campaign that promotes an alternative narrative around feminist issues that will reach out to at least 5500 young people (500 young people/country+ 2000 internationally) First-year -Kick-off meeting (Lebanon)-Training course on Gender Issues, Narratives and Newspaper Theatre (4 youth workers from each partner) (Romania)-Media monitoring and conducting the comparative research phase of media portrayal of gender issues -Newspaper Theatre Performances aiming to increase the level of critical thinking and consumption of media content (at least 200 young people)Second year -Mid-management meeting (Egypt)-Training course on Changing Narratives and Online Campaigning (Tunisia)-Preparation and implementation of online campaigning – National and International to promote alternative narratives around feminist issues -Evaluation process and Final Evaluation Meeting (Madeira)-Dissemination Events