What does it mean to feel protected? Why is it important to understand our rights and respect the personal boundaries of others?
These questions were at the heart of a group workshop with unaccompanied children at the Safe Zone in Ovcha Kupel, Sofia, conducted by the Council of Refugee Women in Bulgaria as part of the SAVE – Speak Out Against Violence project.
The session began with a discussion about participants’ interests, everyday challenges, and personal aspirations. This created an opportunity for the children to share their experiences and explore the importance of personal boundaries, respect, and safety.
Through videos in Arabic and follow-up discussions, participants explored topics related to women’s rights, the rights of vulnerable groups, protection from violence, equality, and bodily integrity. The conversations encouraged the children to connect these issues with their own experiences, future plans, and life in a new environment.
Particular attention was given to understanding that knowing one’s rights is an important step towards personal safety, independence, and informed decision-making.
The workshop provided a space for open dialogue, allowing participants to ask questions, express their opinions, and develop a better understanding of mutual respect and everyone’s right to feel safe and protected.
This project has received funding from the European Union’s CERV programme under Grant Agreement No 101138279, the Daphne-CHILD programme with Eurochild and Terre des hommes.
Eurochild plays a leading role in the project. For more information, visit: https://eurochild.org/.
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