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Summary of Action

Human rights defenders advocating for gender equality, LGBTQ+ rights, and environmental protection face increasing threats, from harassment to gender-based violence and femicide. Their work is further constrained by shrinking civic spaces, restrictive laws, and challenges like climate change and unsustainable exploitation of resources.

The Connected4Change project empowers young adults in the Netherlands (ages 18–28) to critically understand global challenges and take meaningful action toward a more inclusive, sustainable, and equitable world. By bridging the gap between youth and grassroots defenders through storytelling and engagement, the project fosters awareness and action.

Activities include 2 advocacy tours with defenders, 2 university guest lectures, 4 Human Rights Cafés/film screenings/Human Rights Insight days, and a multimedia exhibition showcasing the stories and profiles of defenders. Additionally, the project features short video productions and an online campaign to amplify defenders’ voices and engage wider audiences. Intensive support will also be provided to youth volunteers through the Dutch Youth Council’s Sprint program.

The project aims to empower young people with knowledge and tools to take meaningful action (over 1680 directly in person at our events and 15.000 indirectly via social media). It will increase visibility for human rights defenders, foster dialogue on peace, democracy, and inclusion, and inspire a new generation of peacebuilders. By integrating innovative approaches and fostering cross-sector partnerships, Connected4Change seeks to create lasting change for a fairer and more sustainable world.

Sustainable Development Goals

This project supports the following SDGs.

Contact

You can find the lead organisation on the following platforms:

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