The Future we want
Publisher: The European Blind Union (EBU)
Date Published: 2015
Languages: English
The toolkit, developed as part of the 20th-anniversary celebration of the Beijing Declaration and the Beijing Platform for Action, is intended for organizations of persons with visual impairments. It focuses on raising awareness about gender equality and women's empowerment, providing knowledge, techniques, and tools in various areas. Sections cover key gender-related issues, policy development, enhancing the inclusion of women and girls, writing gender equality plans, and organizing training programs on leadership and empowerment.
Main Contribution
The main contribution of the toolkit is to mobilize organizations of persons with visual impairments, emphasizing gender equality and the empowerment of women. It aims to raise awareness about the importance of including gender considerations in decision-making processes and organizational activities.
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The toolkit is designed for organizations of persons with visual impairments, with a focus on fostering gender equality and empowering women within these organizations.
Individuals, particularly those who experience or witness master suppression techniques in various settings, including politics, organizations, and workplaces, can use the toolkit.
Effective leaders who aim to set and achieve challenging goals, take decisive action, manage others, and embrace change.
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The toolkit, developed by Berit Ås, serves as a tool to identify and make visible the five master suppression techniques: Making invisible, Ridiculing, Withholding information, Double bind (Damned if you do, damned if you don’t), and Heaping blame and putting to shame. It empowers individuals to recognize these techniques, neutralize their effects, and contribute to creating environments free from manipulation and domination.
Leaders can assess and develop their leadership styles based on the situation, tasks, or people involved.
GBV Prevention
While not explicitly related to GBV prevention, effective leadership can contribute to creating positive and respectful organizational cultures.
Creating Normative Change
Leadership styles influence organizational culture, and by promoting inclusive and supportive styles, leaders can contribute to normative changes.
How it could be adapted to the communities
The toolkit can be adapted to communities by incorporating specific examples and contexts relevant to the experiences of the community members. Tailoring the toolkit to address the intersectional aspects of master suppression techniques in diverse communities can enhance its effectiveness.
Leadership styles can be adapted to suit different environments, tasks, or people, fostering collaboration and productivity.
Keywords
Women Empowerment, Women with disability, Inclusion, visual impairments, intersectionality , leadership, improve self-esteem
