Step up! Stronger LGBT movements for equality in Western Balkans
The overall goal of Step Up! is to improve the legal and social situation of LGBT people in Western Balkans.
ILGA-Europe initiated the project in 2010, and it is planned to finish in 2013.
Two specific objectives has been identified to meet the goal:
- To increase/ build the capacities of the local LGBT organisations in the fields of organisational management, documentation of human rights violations and advocacy.
- To advocate at national and European level (using the documented evidence of discrimination) for improved legal protection and social acceptance of LGBT people in project countries.
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The project will comprise of two main components:
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| Evidence, Documentation and Advocacy |
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The expected project outcomes/impact are:
- Increased/developed capacities of all project partners and initiative groups to produce high quality documentation, to conduct successful advocacy campaigns as well as advocate at the European level.
- Improved legal position, increased recognition and respect for human rights of LGBT people in the project countries.
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If you have any questions about the project, then write to Lilit Poghosyan, Programmes & Policy Officer.
