"Developing Anti-oppressive practice in international mobility projects", training course in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Developing Anti-Oppressive Practice was a ten-day training course based in Kljuc, Bosnia and Herzegovina from the 8-17th of February. The course brought together participants from eight different countries, four from the European Union and 4 from the Western Balkan region. Over the course of the project participants explored the topic of oppression, breaking it down into what causes it and how it is maintained. Participants also reflected on what groups are oppressed in their own countries and why. Areas discussed included racism, gender equality, sexuality and disability. By the end of the course participants were aware of, the different methods on managing conflicts, understanding how to build inclusion and know how to support young people to develop empathy. Being based in Bosnia and Herzegovina the course also touched on the topic of the conflict and genocide that took place between 92-95. One day involved visiting YIHR, a human rights organisation that is actively ca...