CODE and Culture
Comparative Democracy Experiences and Culture

Abouth The Project:
Profile of participants will be students and researchers from law and political science and youths who are interested in the topic. We know our partners from past projects, exchanges mail groups. There are challenges recently in front of world peace, so our efforts’ will be to support more peaceful society and world. Whatsoever we want to support democratic policies its impact on society. The main activity will take place in Muş, the methods will be based on non-formal techniques, such as case studies, simulations/role plays, working in small groups, discussions, outdoor activities, reflection groups, debates etc. During the project, culture will be discussed, role plays will be played in order to be free from stereotypes and human rights and democratic terminologies will be also discussed.

Our youth mobility project will be held with participants from 7 countries and Turkey, 30 participants will vary 18-30 years old.
During the exchange firstly there will be a simulation for an authoritarian government, then there will be a simulation for parliament and democracy. The process will be the same in the democratic life. Another important activity of the project is filming a short-movie called "Democracy and Dictator" with our participants.

The Project will promote the concept of active participation, citizenship and social inclusion within young people, will preserve the core values of democracy, human rights, social justice and peace within youth, will raise the awareness of the public opinion towards the importance of non-formal education for an active social position. The project also will address the challenges of human rights abuse and its impact on young people in developing societies and elaborate common modules of responding to it, lastly will encourage the active participation of young people in the decision making process, stimulating an active social position. With the outcomes of the project will be more aware of human rights, democracy, social inclusion, solidarity and so. It’ll have positive impact on local community and society.

Approx. Date : 10-18 October 2015
Place Date : Mus/TURKEY

Target Group :
- Associations from EU countries.
- Participant Profile/Number: 18-30 years, 3 participants and 1 group leader (3+1) from each countries. No limited age for group leaders.

Deadline for Part III:
- 25 April 2015

The Association of Young Steps
As we are applying in 31st of April 2015 deadline, please be as fast as possible in sending to us Mandate and Partner Application Form. Thank you very much for your interest and please contact us if you have any questions.

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