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Oxe, Me Respeite Project Becomes National Benchmark for Human Rights Education in Brazil

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The State of Bahia's Oxe, Me Respeite Project - in schools has been selected by the Ministry of Education (MEC) as a national reference in the "Girls and Women" axis, highlighting its success in combating rights violations against marginalized groups. The project, implemented by the State Secretariat for Women's Policies (SPM) in partnership with the State Secretariat of Education (SEC), the Federal University of Bahia (UFBA), and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), has already reached over 5,000 students in 300 schools across 10 Identity Territories in Bahia.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Oxe, Me Respeite Project has been selected as a national reference by the Ministry of Education (MEC) for its effective approach to human rights education.
  • The project aims to combat rights violations against marginalized groups, including girls, women, children, adolescents, immigrants, refugees, stateless people, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.
  • The initiative brings together managers from state education departments and the Federal District to discuss and strengthen actions to combat rights violations.
  • Implemented by the State Secretariat for Women's Policies (SPM), in partnership with the State Secretariat of Education (SEC), the Federal University of Bahia (UFBA), and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the project has already reached over 5,000 students in 300 schools across 10 Identity Territories in Bahia.
  • The project's coordinator, Francileide Araujo, emphasized that the initiative is innovative because it involves both boys and girls in a shared way, addressing almost all the themes outlined in the MEC workshops.
  • The project's impact on civic development has been highlighted by the State Secretary for Women's Policies, Neusa Cadore, who emphasized that education transforms realities and strengthens the culture of peace, respect, and the guarantee of girls' and women's rights.
  • The MEC's virtual workshops are coordinated by the Secretariat of Continuing Education, Youth and Adult Literacy, Diversity and Inclusion (Secadi) and feature representatives from state education departments across Brazil.

Statistics:

  • The Oxe, Me Respeite Project has reached over 5,000 students in 300 schools across 10 Identity Territories in Bahia.
  • The project is implemented by a consortium of partners, including the State Secretariat for Women's Policies (SPM), the State Secretariat of Education (SEC), the Federal University of Bahia (UFBA), and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA).
  • The Ministry of Education (MEC) has selected the project as a national reference in the "Girls and Women" axis.
  • The project has been featured in the MEC's virtual workshops, coordinated by the Secretariat of Continuing Education, Youth and Adult Literacy, Diversity and Inclusion (Secadi).

Sources:

  • State of Bahia (2022) - Projeo Oxe, Me Respeite - nas escolas se torna referencia para o MEC na abordagem sobre direitos humanos (Accessed: [Original Source link removed to adhere to instructions])
  • MEC (2022) - Virtual Pedagogical Workshops on Human Rights Education (Accessed: [Original Source link removed to adhere to instructions])
  • SPM (2022) - Oxe, Me Respeite - nas escolas: um projeto que combate a violência contra mulheres (Accessed: [Original Source link removed to adhere to instructions])

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