// Module 3 FOR SCHOOLS

No one asks. No one looks. No one reacts. And yet, many feel it: That wasn’t okay. Whether someone is mocked for their background, a hurtful voice message circulates in the class group, or a classmate is insulted because of their clothes – what is easily overlooked in everyday life can leave lasting marks inside. Often, exclusion, discrimination, and so-called “just joking” blend into a form of silent violence. And the question remains: Who speaks up? Who stands up? In this workshop on everyday courage and responsibility, participants reflect on their own experiences and develop concrete ways to take action – grounded in their daily realities and with practical, easy-to-use tools. The focus is on intervening without putting yourself at risk: through clear body language and presence, through direct yet respectful words, through offering support to those affected, or by deliberately seeking help. The goal is not to create heroes – but to strengthen personal conviction. Seeing instead of looking away, speaking up instead of laughing along: in role plays, group discussions, and reflection phases, participants experience how courage can grow in small steps – when they know they are not alone.

Children and young people have the right to protection, education, equal treatment, and participation – yet many don’t know what these rights actually mean in their everyday lives. What does it really mean to have a say? Where is the difference between sharing an opinion and making a decision? And who is actually listening? In this workshop, participants explore their rights – in an age-appropriate, practical way, closely linked to their daily experiences. Starting from the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, we look at what these rights mean in real life: at school, at home, or during leisure time. The focus is on recognising where children’s rights matter – and how they can be actively lived in everyday interactions. Key topics include: The right to protection from violence and exclusion The right to education, freedom of expression, and participation Equal treatment and the prohibition of discrimination Data protection, privacy, and digital rights Through creative activities, case studies, and group exercises, students experience what it means to have rights – and how to use them responsibly. This is not just about knowledge, but about mindset: Knowing your rights helps you protect yourself – and respect the rights of others.

Democracy doesn’t start in parliament – it starts in the classroom, in group activities, and on the schoolyard. Anywhere children and young people experience: My opinion matters. I can make a difference. I am heard. This workshop on democracy education and participation is not about dry theory, but about living democratic values in everyday life: resolving conflicts fairly, making decisions together, and embracing different perspectives. Participants engage with key questions in an age-appropriate and hands-on way: What does fairness mean – for me and for others? How can we make fair decisions as a group? What responsibility do I carry for our community? Why do we need rules – and who gets to decide them? Through interactive methods, role plays, and group activities, students experience what democratic participation feels like – and how everyone can contribute. The aim is to empower children and young people to find their voice, take responsibility, and see diversity as a strength.