| Section | Description |
|---|---|
| Module Type | Digital Adventure Learning Module |
| Theme | Exclusion • Belonging • Collective responsibility |
| SDG Alignment | SDG 16 – Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions |
| Focus | Responding to symbolic harm and discrimination in public spaces |
| Target Group | Young people (approx. 13–25), youth workers, educators |
| Format | Interactive, scenario-based digital experience |
| Use | Standalone module or facilitated group session Link: |
| Purpose | Helps learners recognise and respond to exclusionary messages in shared neighbourhood spaces, strengthening non-violent responses, emotional safety, and inclusive participation. |
| Core Approach | Explores how silence, care, and collective action shape belonging and safety in everyday community life. |
| Context | A group is preparing a neighbourhood event celebrating local cultures. On the way, a participant notices an exclusionary poster targeting cultural diversity and feels personally affected. |
| Key Challenge | Deciding how to respond to symbolic harm in a public space without escalating conflict or reinforcing exclusion. |
| Learner Choices | Offer emotional support • Seek information • Report the message • Ignore it • Respond collectively with inclusive action |
| Lesson | What Learners Practice |
|---|---|
| Symbolic Harm Is Real Harm | Recognising coded or symbolic messages and validating emotional impact even when intent is unclear. |
| Silence Shapes Norms | Understanding how inaction communicates acceptance and how small responses can disrupt harmful norms. |
| Collective Responsibility | Moving beyond individual reactions toward shared, values-based community action. |
| Takeaway | Learning Focus |
|---|---|
| Care Before Action | Prioritising emotional support and trust before deciding how to respond. |
| Public Affirmation Counters Harm | Using inclusive messages and actions to reshape community narratives without escalation. |
| Silence Is a Choice | Reflecting on how inaction can shift emotional burden onto those already affected. |
| Key Questions | How can symbols or slogans cause harm without explicit threats? What makes responding to exclusion in public spaces difficult? What is the difference between private support and collective action? What does belonging look like in a neighbourhood? |
| Best For | Community cohesion and peacebuilding programmes • Anti-discrimination initiatives • Civic engagement workshops • Intercultural dialogue training |
| Skills Developed | Empathy • Early intervention • Collective action • Non-violent response • Belonging-focused peacebuilding |
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