Aug 8, 2023 | Better Stories, Gender care gap, Gender stereotypes, Human and fundamental rights, Netherlands
During Covid-19 lockdowns many operations of transgenders were cancelled. Transvision offered all kinds of help, such as help via a chatline, telephone, and by providing information, such as information how to bind breasts safely for trans men that have not been able to operate their breasts. The project aspires to an inclusive society in which every transgender person has access to the right care, at the right time, in the right place, by a care provider with the right expertise.
Jul 20, 2023 | Better Stories, Gender care gap, Gender-based violence, Germany, Human and fundamental rights
The project was launched on short notice in response to the pandemic as part of the Federal Funding Program “Together against violence against women,” initiated by the Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women, and Youth (BMFSFJ). The Government responded promptly to the challenges presented by the Corona pandemic, ensuring improved accessibility and support for abused women and their children. The application deadline concluded on March 31, 2022.
Jul 7, 2023 | Better Stories, France, Gender care gap, Gender stereotypes, Gender-based violence, Human and fundamental rights
Today, transgender as a gender identity remains unfamiliar to the public, leaving trans individuals vulnerable to daily transphobic prejudice. These biases often hinder or obstruct crucial transition procedures, such as legal status changes and medical treatments, which are vital for people’s well-being. In response, Transat’s works towards raising public awareness about transgender challenges, offering support to the most vulnerable, and actively defending their rights.
Jul 6, 2023 | Better Stories, Education, Estonia, Gender care gap
This ambitious project, initiated by the Estonian Association of Pensioners’ Associations, aims to empower elderly individuals by providing them with training modules to enhance their digital literacy skills. By challenging the commonly held belief that age is a barrier to learning and personal development, this initiative seeks to bridge the digital divide among the elderly population.
Jun 3, 2022 | Better Stories, Gender care gap, Romania
A group of feminist NGOs reunites under the movement #MultumescPentruFlori (#ThankYoufortheFlowers).
Mar 4, 2022 | Better Stories, Better Stories, Gender care gap, Ireland
In Ireland, fathers’ changing roles due to Covid-19 were highlighted at a webinar hosted by the Childhood development.
Nov 22, 2021 | Better Stories, Gender care gap, Latvia
The aim of this initiative is to support medical staff in Latvia during the Covid-19 crisis.
Nov 16, 2021 | Better Stories, Gender care gap, Gender stereotypes, UK
A group of black fathers in London have started their own podcast to challenge stereotypes and share their experiences of fatherhood.
Oct 29, 2021 | Better Stories, Gender care gap, Human and fundamental rights, Italy
The “Not Alone” Programme is an integrated programme implemented by Save the Children in response to the COVID-19 pandemic which aims to tackle educational poverty, the divide in access to distance learning of schools, and the difficulties of fragile families in accessing basic necessities.
Oct 18, 2021 | Better Stories, Czechia, Gender care gap, Gender-based violence, Human and fundamental rights
The initiative responds to the long-term precarious situation of single parents in the Czech Republic and the fact they have been hit especially hard by the pandemic, finding themselves in an extremely vulnerable position and at risk of economic and social exclusion.
Sep 7, 2021 | Better Stories, Economy, Gender care gap, Gender pay and pension gap, Germany, Work and labour market
The hackathon is a 48-hour digital, generation-spanning online workshop open to men and women of all ages aimed at providing a creative digital platform to shape the future of gender equality.
