launch event 2013 16th september 2013, 10am – 1pm
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The STAND UP LAUNCH provides an opportunity for youth workers and volunteers to increase theirunderstanding of sectarian issues in Scotland aswell as raising awareness of the resources,training, funding and networking opportunitiesavailable through the Stand Up to Sectarianismproject.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?Youth workers (paid/ sessional/ volunteers) who are interested in challenging sectarianism in their groups.
PROGRAMME Monday 16th September 201309:45 Arrival and coffee (networking/ marketplace)10:00 Welcome and overview of project10:20 Inspirational speaker – brother of sectarian
murder victim10:40 Showcase of project funded through
Stand Up pilot 11:10 Coffee break (networking/marketplace)11:30 Workshop (see workshop choices overleaf)12:45 Closing session13:00 Lunch
LAUNCH EVENT 2013An awareness-raising and networking event for youth workers and volunteers interested indelivering anti-sectarian activity.
16th September 2013,10am – 1pmAlbany Learning and Conference Centre,Glasgow
COST: This event is free. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
This awareness-raising workshop will:
• Provide a dynamic and interesting introduction to sectarian issues in Scotland by sector experts Nil by Mouth.
• Raise awareness of key challenges for youth workerssuch as recent changes in legislation and the role of social media.
Sectarianism in Scotland
Activities Bank
This informative workshop will:
• Outline how to set up and sustain peer-led anti-sectarian activity within your groups.
• Assist you to understand the role of the worker in supporting peer-led projects.
• Signpost you to relevant resources, training and support.
Peer-Led Projects
STAND UP LAUNCH:The Workshops
This interactive workshop will:
• Equip you with lots of ideas and techniques on how to explore young people’s understanding of sectarian issues.
• Signpost you to a bank of activities relevant for a variety of youth work settings.
• Offer examples of successful good practice projects.
As part of the launch, you will be offered the opportunity to attend one workshop from the below choices:
BOOK YOUR PLACE BY VISITINGwww.youthscotland.org.uk/standup