Social rights - reaching out and diversity

Aims of the Session

Be aware of different situations on social exclusion of young people Know examples of how guides and scouts can reach out to the socially excluded Know what there is in Europe (policy and support) to help Develop partnerships and co-operation nationally and locally

Outline of Session
Exploring
What are social rights? What is social exclusion?

Understanding
How does social exclusion happen? What are the barriers for inclusion in guiding and scouting?

Acting
How can we reach out? Partnerships/resources

Exploring Some data

Poverty in the EU is still at a relatively high level. Nearly 1 in 7 people are at risk of poverty. (1 in 5 children) The figures are even higher for some groups such as children and older people. However, the extent and seriousness of the problem is often not well understood either by policy makers or the general public. The debate on poverty in the EU is often closely associated with social exclusion.

Main sources: http://www.poverty.org.uk European Commission Employment, Social Affairs & Inclusion

Human Rights
Development over time...
5th Century BC Hippocratic Oath 1215 Magna Carta Liberatum 1689 UK Bill of Rights 1776 American Bill of Rights 1789 French Declaration of the Rights of the Man 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Include civil and political, economic, cultural and social rights

Human Rights
Six features of human rights
Intrinsic (because you are human) Universal (to all) All are equal Individual Absolute (can not be overridden) Apply worldwide

First generation human rights

restrict power of state (aimed at limiting the power of Kings!)

Second generation human rights

Requires state to act in a positive manner includes social rights

Problems with Social Rights

? Are they human rights Fundamentally different from civil and political rights Enforcing Governments to do something rather than not to do something Relative/vague concepts

Lack of social rights leads to social exclusion

Social Rights
European Social Charter
Housing Health Education Employment Legal and social protection Free movement of persons Non-discrimination

How to people become Socially Excluded?

Vulnerability
Personal well-being is put at risk because
they lack sufficient resources, are at risk of being in debt, suffer poor health, experience educational disadvantage live in inadequate housing and environment.

Social Exclusion
Describes processes which
Push people to the edge of society Limit access to opportunities and resources Curtail participation in normal social and cultural life Marginalised Powerless Discriminated against

Importance of young people

Reaching Out - Society

Social inclusion as a whole:
Diversity, equality, social exclusion, social cohesion, ethnic minorities, people with special needs, child protection, poverty effects

It maybe requires a:
Whats our mirror? Social work Social service Volunteering projects Charity or humanitarian actions

Reaching Out - Society

European platform against poverty and social exclusion
Launched in 2010, the platform is part of the Europe 2020 strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth.

Methods
Although combating poverty and social exclusion is mainly the responsibility of national governments, the EU can play a coordinating role by: identifying best practices and promoting mutual learning setting up EU-wide rules making funding available

Key actions
Improved access to work, social security, essential services (healthcare, housing, etc.) and education Better use of EU funds to support social inclusion and combat discrimination Social innovation to find smart solutions in post-crisis Europe, especially in terms of more effective and efficient social support New partnerships between the public and the private sector

Tackling Social Exclusion Guiding and Scouting

A thought exercise

Social Exclusion and Guiding/Scouting

Social Exclusion and Guiding/Scouting

How can Scouting/Guiding reach out to socially excluded groups?

Understand the image and message we are selling locally/nationally

Barriers to the Socially Excluded Reaching in

What stops socially excluded young people becoming Guides and Scouts?
Local National Regional/World

Barriers to Scouting Reaching Out

Sometimes local leaders will challenge national policies on opening Scouting to less privileged children the time and resources needed for integration would be better spent elsewhere and, anyway their presence is quite disruptive and thus not beneficial to the group

Now, your turn From Inclusion to Exclusion

Journey for an individual

From Respect to Change

Journey for an organisation What is your route?

Conclusions
So, Social inclusion isnt a new topic in scouting and exists policies, best practices, materials, networks, tool-kits and seminars. But, we already knows that we have a long path to walk for being relevant in this topic

Who is there to help?

Overture Network

http://overture.europak.online.net

Who is there to help?

The Enter! project on access to social rights for all young people is promoting innovative youth work practices and youth policy standards addressing social exclusion, discrimination and segregation of young people, and improving their access to social rights. The aim of the 2012- 2014 Enter! Project:
promoting inclusion and access to social rights of young people, in particular those exposed to social exclusion, discrimination and violence, through local and national youth work interventions, youth policy support measures, the production of educational resources and the recognition of youth work.

On the agenda

Resources
Social Cohesion Specific Edition Interesting articles

Resources
http://www.youthknot.net/uploads/docume nts/reaching-youth.pdf

Examples

Library - Resources
Child Protection

Diversity

Library - Resources
Child Protection

Diversity

Library - Resources

Gender Balance

Practical Ideas
Irish Girl Guides Outreach /toolkit http://www.irishgirlguides.ie/index.php/outrea ch-pack More Practical ideas on reaching out and practical activities to get your Guides/Scouts thinking about the topic http://www.saltoyouth.net/rc/inclusion/inclusionpublications/i nclusionforall/

Resources...

ID Booklet: Ideas for Inclusion and Diversity Published by SALTO Youth Resources Centres Download free from http://www.salto-youth.net/IDBooklet/ Diversity Toolkit for Guiding and Scouting Jointly produced by the Europe Region WAGGGS and the European Scout Region http://www.europe.wagggsworld.org/en/grab/2405/1/DiversityToolkit..pdf Valuing Diversity: Making Scouting available to all Produced by The Scout Association, UK http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/library/hqdocs/facts/pdfs/fs185089.pdf Beyond Barriers Toolkit Toolkit produced by the Europe Region WAGGGS and the European Scout Region to support leaders in providing Guiding and Scouting for young people with special needs due to mental and physical disabilities. http://www.scout.org/en/around_the_world/europe/information_events/resources/regi onal_publications Them and Us: Methods to Deal with Diversity in Scouting Produced by the Swedish Guide and Scout Council (Svenska Scoutrdet) http://www.scout.se/ or email info@scout.se

Concept of Freedoms/Capabilities

A Final Thought
Success always starts with failure