After returning from the Erasmus+ training course “ICT4Rights: Digital Advocacy and Inclusion for All” held in Benalmádena, Spain, the Hungarian team quickly put their learning into action. Drawing on their experience, they organized a local workshop at Budapest University of Technology and Economics, leveraging one team member's active involvement in a Media Law course.
With the support of Vera’s professor, the team held their workshop on May 19, reaching more than 20 university students. Vera and Maruf led the session, presenting a clear and engaging overview of key elements from the Erasmus+ program: its goals, relevance for youth, digital rights, the GDPR framework, and updates related to the EU’s AI Act.
Workshop Goals
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Empower youth to advocate for rights online.
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Explore the power of digital storytelling.
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Practice inclusive communication.
Key Activities
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StoryLab – Students created short, reflective digital stories based on real online experiences.
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Inclusion Challenge – A collaborative task where participants solved accessibility issues in fictional
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Erasmus+ projects.
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Interactive Reflection – An open dialogue about the meaning of "digital freedom" and how online behavior impacts inclusion.
Participant Reflections
“I learned how even a simple post can include or exclude someone. It changed how I post online.”
— Student participant
“This was the first time I saw how GDPR and AI regulations actually affect my life.”
— Media Law attendee
Outputs and Legacy
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The team used non-formal methods learned abroad to keep the session dynamic and accessible.
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A mini-series on digital rights was launched via Instagram by the association.
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Participants received information and guidance on how to apply for Erasmus+ opportunities themselves.
This local workshop helped translate European learning into real university action, building a strong bridge between Erasmus+ goals and the academic environment in Hungary.