About
Target Group
About

The HRYO – Human Rights Youth Organization is non-profit, non-governmental organisation founded in Palermo in 2009 with the aim to strengthen the Human Rights at a local and global level. 

Vision: The Human Rights Youth Organization believes in a world governed by peace and mutual understanding. We see education as an essential aspect towards creating a reality that promotes and protects human dignity, all aspects of equality and sustainability. As an organization we see the importance in supporting local action and developing the potential of a single human being, for small changes lead to big process.  

Mission: Our mission is to facilitate, through various means, the fulfilment of Human Rights and establish an international network of organisations and individuals who are actively contributing to their local context. 

Goals:

1. To restore Human dignity by using non-formal educational projects that respond to the needs of society and the individual;

2. To break down prejudice by connecting different realities and facilitate an intercultural dialogue;

3. To raise awareness of oppression and suffering and the issues surrounding them;

4. To establish a network that supports local movements in conflict zones;

5. To create, facilitate and communicate a pathway towards  a culture of peace, respect and sustainability; 

6. To be of influence in the change of law, rules and policies that protect the Human Rights;

7. To establish a local Human Rights Centre that educates about and promotes the integration of Human Rights with daily life; 

8. To promote culture as a tool in the acceptance and understanding of diversity;

9. To  use a holistic approach in the achievement of  tolerance amongst the new generation;

10. To promote peaceful action towards liberation from the influence of mafia and organized crime; 

11. To be a leading example in all of the above.

Target Group

HRYO is engaged in implementing educational youth projects at local and international level since its foundation. At local level we organize seminars, workshops, and other educative courses for promoting human rights and other democratic, European values. In our activities, we also involve young people with fewer opportunities (e.g. young migrants, youngsters with disabilities and minors under the restorative justice program). We provide traineeship possibilities for university students and volunteers. At international level, we have wide experience with the implementation of Youth in Action and Erasmus+ projects. Besides, we have been hosting international trainees from European and Mediterranean countries.

We aim to promote, support and implement measures to counter the social problems and assist disadvantaged people in promoting people’s wellness, growth, and inclusion. Moreover, HRYO is part of the Italian Federation of Social Disability – Federsid, a not-for-profit Association whose main aim is:

– Promoting positive action in the social promotion and culture in the area where he does his work.

– Conducting training and non-formal learning, aimed at improving the local environment by improving skills and care workers skills.

– Carrying out activities aimed to young adults with disabilities integration and social inclusion, through the organization of trips and periodic recreational moments.

– Creation of integrated services for prevention, recreation, education for people with disabilities.

– Creation of non-formal mobility and learning opportunities in multicultural contexts for young people, young people with disabilities, and volunteers.

– Stimulation of exercises of active citizenship by young people with disabilities and volunteers belonging to the Association through support in the development of youth initiatives and their direct involvement in social sensitization activities.

Contact

Address:
Telephone: +39 091 6173339
Contact person: Marco Farina
E-mail: marco.farina@hryo.org
Website: https://www.hryo.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hryo.org
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/h.r.y.o/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/wearefuturenow