FINDINGS
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We want to reshape the historical narrative by spotlighting women’s significant contributions throughout history, addressing the prevalent male-dominated perspective.
— HerStory Consortium
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Findings through the desk research and through the Focus Groups’ analysis shows that there is a gap in the gender-based knowledge in history
— Focus groups in Cyprus
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The stakeholders emphasize the importance of giving voice: narrating, telling stories, and actively involving the new generations
— Focus groups in Italy
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Two pilot tours in Bulgaria
In Sofia, two pilot tours took place with 24 participants, including international youths, Bulgarian students, and educators. The tours provided new insights into Bulgarian women’s history, with participants actively engaging and asking questions. The tours were successful, highlighting the importance of these historical figures and thesignificance of the neighborhoods where many of these women lived…
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Pre-piloting in Cyprus
The pre-piloting phase of the HerStory project’s online map was successfullyconducted across various partner countries, providing valuable insights into localwomen’s historical contributions. In Nicosia, pre-piloting tours were organized by SYKESO and CSI Cyprus. Participants engaged in a one-hour excursion that introduced them to six historical sites in the city, learning about notable Cypriot women and…
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Piloting the tours in Lithuania
The pilot in Vilnius involved 19 students from a local school. The students participated in a treasure hunt, visiting six monuments dedicated to women, most of whom were previously unknown to them. The accessible and comfortable tour fostered discussions and successfully educated thestudents about significant women in Lithuanian history. The students enjoyed the experience, and…
ABOUT HERSTORY
The project’s aims
- Tackling gender stereotypes on social media, focusing on stereotypes that influence young people’s career choices.
- Increasing awareness of existing online mechanisms that reinforce gender stereotypes and are related to professional life and career opportunities.
- Promoting a different way of communicating/representing gender roles in employment/career opportunities on social media.