SAFE-STEPS

Self-Advocacy & Freedom Enhancement – Strategic Training for Equality, Protection & Support (SAFE-STEPS)

Coordinated by: IKF Malmö, Sweden

Partners: IENGO, Türkiye and AMURTEL, Romania

SAFE-STEPS empowers young women to navigate public spaces safely by developing emotional intelligence, resilience, and community engagement. Through digital tools, non-formal learning, and collaborative activities, the project works to prevent Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and create safer, more inclusive communities.

Project Goals

• Increase awareness of Gender-Based Violence in public spaces and its structural causes
• Strengthen young women’s emotional intelligence and resilience
• Promote individual and collective action to prevent Gender-Based Violence and foster safer communities

Key Outputs

• Digital Resource Portal: Microlearning modules providing practical guidance on safety, emotional intelligence, and advocacy
• Simulation-based Training Program – “Real-World Resilience”: Interactive exercises replicating real-life situations to build confidence and coping skills
• EU-Wide Advocacy Campaign – “Voices Against Violence”: Raising awareness and driving policy discussions at local and European levels
• Interactive Learning Tools: Quizzes, exercises, and a peer-support circle model to encourage ongoing learning and community building

Contact

If you have questions about SAFE-STEPS or want to know more about the project, don’t hesitate to get in touch! We look forward to hearing from you and responding to your inquiries.

Project manager:
Tatjana Ristovski
tatjana.ristovski@ikf.se