Promoting an equitable distribution of care responsibilities among children and teenagers through a gender transformative approach.
Context
V.O.I.C.E. is based on the fundamental premise that every woman should have the same possibilities of choice and development in their life project, without being affected by the unfair mental burden of household care or by the perspective of our societies that struggle to recognize the potentials stifled by gender discrimination and stereotypes. In this regard, V.O.I.C.E. mobilizes a European consortium of experts in social inclusion, anti-discrimination, gender awareness, and non-formal education through targeted activities at children and young people to dismantle persistent gender stereotypes and facilitate the equitable distribution of care responsibilities through a gender transformative approach. By raising awareness over the gender care gap, the project will promote a local work culture that encourages a dual earner dual care model from a young age.
Objectives
- To analyse the root causes of the gender care gap, including direct and indirect transmission of gender stereotypes.
- To develop a European model and toolkit that embodies a culturally inclusive vision, facilitating stakeholders who interact with children, youth, and parents to foster sustainable change and promote a gender transformative approach.
- To engage educational communities to enhance understanding and support for gender equality in care responsibilities.
- To raise awareness on persistent gender stereotypes and promote the equitable distribution of care responsibilities.
- To establish community-led initiatives that empower individuals and promote active participation in advancing gender equality.
Activities
- Field research on perspectives and insights related to gender stereotypes and gender discrimination.
- Creation and implementation of the V.O.I.C.E Model with activities to raise awareness on the gender care gap among local networks, among children, and among women and people in vulnerable situations.
- Development of “Let’s hear your V.O.I.C.E.” podcast series to capitalize the V.O.I.C.E Model.
- Production and roll out of the V.O.I.C.E. awareness campaign on the gender care gap.
- Final International Event
Resources
- V.O.I.C.E methodology report with a step by step of the V.O.I.C.E approach
- V.O.I.C.E Toolkit to foster gender awareness and inclusivity, with modules on interactive activities, games, and exercises for children, and for educators and youth workers.
- Interactive web-based tool showcasing the V.O.I.C.E. project’s journey and milestones
- “Let’s hear your V.O.I.C.E.” podcast episodes.
Impact
- Improved knowledge and understanding of the gender care gap of 500 children, teenagers, and 300 women and vulnerable populations, including understanding of how different groups experience gender inequality and how interventions can be optimised to address these disparities.
- Strengthened capacity of local organisations and partners to implement gender sensitive approaches
- Advanced gender equality and non-discrimination at the European level through raised awareness.
Partners
- ASSOCIATION COMMUNITY (France, coordinator)
- Association Bellidée (France)
- VIF / ASSOCIATION FLVS (France)
- ARCI Solidarietà Società Cooperativa Sociale (Italy)
- CESIE ETS (Italy)
- APS EUROPEAN CAMPUS (Italy)
- Asociatia Secular-Umanista din Romania (Romania)
- AY Institute (Lithuania)
- Cámara de Comercio Italiana para España (Spain)
- De Mussen (Netherlands)
