Elda raises awareness among over 3,500 students on equality and diversity values

The Equality Unit of the Municipal Institute of Social Services has implemented the Coeducational Project prepared for the 2024/2025 academic year, targeting students from Primary and Secondary Education Centres in Elda.

Through various proposed workshops, the initiative has promoted awareness of equal opportunities, understanding of sexual and gender diversity, egalitarian masculinities, and the prevention of gender-based violence, ultimately rejecting any form of discrimination.

A total of 58 sessions were conducted with Primary students, benefiting 1,352 individuals, including 690 boys and 662 girls. Additionally, 109 sessions were held for students in ESO, 1st year of Baccalaureate, and CFGM (Intermediate Vocational Training), benefiting 2,158 individuals.

The participating educational centres are as follows: CEIP Virgen de la Salud; CEE Miguel Cervantes; CEIP Antonio Machado; CEIP Santo Negro; CEIP Padre Manjón; CEIP Pintor Sorolla; IES La Torreta; IES La Melva; IES Monastil; CIPFP Valle de Elda and Colegio Sagrada Familia.

Simultaneously, a programme on affective-sexual education was developed for students in 5th and 6th grade of Primary and 2nd grade of ESO. These sessions are based on the belief that comprehensive sexual education is necessary, focusing on body awareness, gender equality, and the recognition and visibility of all diversities, ensuring sexual health and well-being for everyone.

The workshops aimed to help students understand their bodies and changes, identify stereotypes, recognize their right to set boundaries, and prevent sexual violence. A total of 84 sessions were conducted. The participating educational centres include: CEIP Padre Manjón; CEIP Santo Negro; CEIP Virgen de la Salud; CIPFP Valle de Elda; CEE Miguel Cervantes; IES La Torreta; IES La Melva; and IES Monastil.