This training resource deepens the awareness of the role of gender and gender stereotypes in our individual and social lives. It is aimed at expanding the participants’ theoretical knowledge on what gender diversity means; it explores the main concepts of gender diversity as well as the phenomenon of sexuality diversity as one of the fundamental questions of life for the individual human being. Moreover, this resource educates participants on how knowledge about gender and sexual diversity can be connected with Human Rights education.

This training resource is designed for pre-service and in-service teachers and trainers in secondary schools and high schools. It can also can be practised with parents in order to broaden their knowledge on the topic of gender-sexual diversity.

The following methods are used: group and individual work, presentations and videos as well as cooperative techniques.

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To cite this resource: Mbeve, L. (2015). Existence with gender/sexual identity. In Council of Europe Pestalozzi Programme Training Units.