TOY - Trainers Online for Youth
This is a reference for Sinem Nazlı Demir
The workshop aimed to raise awareness on gender-based violence and the role of media in shaping public perceptions, particularly focusing on street harassment and femicide. It addressed the need for safer public spaces for women and LGBTIQA+ individuals, and more responsible media coverage. The activity aligned with the goals of the EU-funded BURADAYIZ Project, which promotes inclusive urban participation and gender equality.
The participants were primarily young activists, students, and civil society members from Turkey, with a focus on women and LGBTIQA+ individuals. The project was part of an EU-funded transnational partnership and involved intercultural dialogue across multiple workshops and cities (Istanbul, Ankara), giving the activity an international dimension.
I used non-formal learning methods including group-based media analysis, rewriting headlines, and case-based reflection. Participants critically examined the masculine and victim-blaming discourse in media coverage of street harassment and femicide. The session was highly interactive and participatory, fostering safe space dialogue.
The workshop helped participants rethink how gender-based violence is portrayed in media and empowered them to challenge harmful narratives. Feedback was collected through informal discussions and follow-up engagement. The event was documented on social media (Instagram: @buradayizproject), as well as on the official website and press materials of the BURADAYIZ Project.
I served as the lead trainer for the first workshop of the BURADAYIZ Street Safety series. I designed and facilitated the session titled “Masculine Media Language in News on Street Harassment and Femicide,” and guided the entire workshop process. I collaborated with the core team to align the content with the project’s gender and media goals.