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The idea of the project is to show to the general population that LGBTI + people have common needs and desires and that the prevailing social construct of "otherness" is unjustified. The main goal of the project is to reduce discrimination against members of the LGBTQI + community by ensuring the institutional conditions and social acceptance of fostering in LGBTQI + families. The main activities of the project are the education of centers'' for social care employees and their directors, an unorthodox public campaign based on the reaction of different people and the establishment of a network of CSOs and experts interested in supporting the adoption of LGBTQI families.
The first impact is an increase in the percentage of the population that accepts fostering in the LGBTQI + families. Another significant impact is establishment of multi-sectoral cooperation between relevant ministry and CSOs dealing with the promotion and protection of the human rights of LGBTI + persons. Cooperation between human rights organizations and state bodies can lead to significant changes in the conduct that determine the content and quality of everyday life, and enable the state administration to start implementing and promoting non-discriminatory policies towards everyone.
The partnership in the project is carefully crafted. OMG, the project applicant has experience in leading multi-year projects and public campaigns dealing with human rights. Rainbow families are specialized in the human rights of LGBTQI families and have already been involved in fostering problem. They have a network of volunteers and experts who are ready to get involved. Dikkedokken Filmlaug is an association with experience in documentary film production and widespread connections to be able to organize a relevant study trip to Norway and bring experts to Croatia who can share their experiences.