Be Aware of Your Rights! – Training for Human Rights Education Facilitators

Dates: 20–29 June 2025
Location: Bușteni, Romania
Deadline to apply: 14 May 2025

Infopack: HERE

What is this about?

Be Aware of Your Rights! is an Erasmus+ training course for youth workers who want to strengthen their skills as facilitators in Human Rights Education.

The training will gather participants from across Europe to explore how human rights can be taught, protected, and lived out in our communities — through engaging, experiential, and non-formal learning.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to deepen your work in this field, this is an opportunity to gain knowledge, practical tools, and motivation to promote equality, dignity, and justice.

Why Human Rights Education?

Human rights are not just about laws — they are about everyday values: equality, respect, dignity, freedom, and justice. Educating others about these values is essential in building inclusive societies and empowering people to recognize and defend their rights.

The training will focus especially on groups most vulnerable to human rights violations, such as:

  • Women and girls

  • LGBTQI+ people

  • Migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers

  • Ethnic, racial and religious minorities

  • People with disabilities, youth, elderly people

  • Individuals facing poverty, homelessness, mental health struggles, etc.

Learning Goals

The aim is to raise the capacity of youth workers to plan, facilitate, and evaluate Human Rights Education activities in their local contexts.

By the end of the training, you will:

  • Understand core concepts of human rights (history, legal frameworks, principles, etc.)
  • Learn how to facilitate using non-formal education methods
  • Gain experience in designing and leading workshops on human rights topics
  • Boost your confidence and motivation as a human rights advocate
  • Discover how to embed human rights values into your everyday youth work

Methodology & Facilitators

The training is based on experiential learning and interactive group processes. You’ll be actively involved through:

  • Hands-on activities

  • Reflection and debriefing sessions

  • Peer learning

  • Practice facilitation with feedback and coaching

You’ll be guided by two experienced trainers – Andreea-Loredana Tudorache and Monica Tudorache – both trained by the Council of Europe and dedicated to human rights, diversity and inclusive education.

Who Can Participate?

We are looking for participants who are:

  • 18+ years old and legally residing in an Erasmus+ program country

  • Youth workers (volunteers, staff, active members) involved in a youth organization with a valid OID number

  • Motivated to stay engaged with your organization for at least a year after the training

  • New or emerging facilitators in non-formal education (experienced facilitators are also welcome)

  • Able to work in English

How to Apply?

Each partner can send 2 participants. If more members are interested, additional spots may be possible upon discussion.

Fill in the application form by 14 May 2025: Application Form

We will begin follow-up communication (info pack, agreements) starting 15 May. If you need a few more days to apply, contact the organizers.

Please note:

  • Completing the form is mandatory

  • Only suitable candidates will be selected (based on profile fit)

Costs & Practical Info

Accommodation & meals are fully covered.

  • Shared rooms (2–3 people)

  • Only vegan and vegetarian meals provided

Travel costs are reimbursed according to Erasmus+ distance bands.
Green travel is highly encouraged! Check your distance here:
Erasmus+ Distance Calculator

Distance Green Travel Non-Green Travel
10–99 km €56 €28
100–499 km €285 €211
500–1999 km €417 €309
2000–2999 km €535 €395
3000–3999 km €785 €580
4000–7999 km €1188 €1188
8000+ km €1735 €1735

Participants are expected to attend all sessions (approx. 6 hours/day). There will be only one half-day off during the entire training.

Ready to join?

If you’re passionate about social justice, want to develop your facilitation skills, and are eager to be part of an international learning experience — this course is for you.

Let’s build a culture of human rights together!