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The Equal Treatment Network (ETN), established in 2013, unites organizations whose main activities include the protecting the equal rights of their target groups. They work together for the equal rights and opportunities of their target groups, but currently lack a common strategy. There is a need for deeper coherence between members, so all members understand each other''s issues and the importance of intersectionality and solidarity.
The overall objective of the project is to promote the principle of equal treatment and to enhance protection against discrimination through extensive network-based intersectional advocacy and cooperation. The target groups of the project are ETN member organizations, their target groups, LGBT + people and people in the general public who are exposed to ETN’s topics.
Within the framework of the project, there will be an ETN’s strategy seminar and a conference for Baltic Pride 2023 in co-creation with network members. In addition, ETN members, their target groups and the LGBT Association''s LGBT+ network will have the opportunity to meet each other at the networks’ round table. The project will conclude with ETN''s final seminar where a plan for future activities will be established.
As a result of the project, the capacity and cooperation of ETN members in the field of advocacy will improve, and vulnerable groups will be empowered and motivated to stand up for the rights and well-being of other vulnerable people. In addition, non-LGBT+ communities and advocates will stand for LGBT + issues and public awareness on the importance of intersectionality and solidarity will increase.
The project partner is the Estonian Human Rights Center which is the coordinator of the ETN. They will organize the strategy seminar and the final seminar. The Center will participate in all project activities.