Paul Kisner, information officer at COC Haaglanden, has been nominated as The Hague Hero 2018 in the Education & Youth category. Kisner has been providing information in schools about sexual and gender diversity for over 5 years. That he deserves the title of Haagse Held is also apparent from his latest act of heroism: Kisner seizes the nomination to recruit new information officers.
Team Information
The Information Team of COC Haaglanden provides guest lectures on sexual and gender diversity in secondary and primary schools. The aim of this information is to increase tolerance towards LGBTI young people and thus also to increase the feeling of safety in schools. In the guest lectures, educators discuss with students the views that exist in the classroom about sexual orientation, gender diversity and gender expression. Classes are taught by two educators at a time. They take place in the classroom, in the presence of the teacher.
The Hague Hero
Kisner on the importance of education: “Gay is a common swear word in schools. I want to be a positive change in that. Talking about sexual diversity is important to dispel prejudice.”
Guest lessons
The team currently has 16 active volunteers who this year provide about 250 guest lessons for more than 3000 students spread over 50 schools in The Hague and the surrounding area. The demand for guest lectures and support in setting up GSAs (Gender and Sexuality Alliance) is increasing. This is partly due to the increasing attention for the subject in schools and the cooperation with the Rainbow Municipalities in the region. The working area has been expanded and, with the arrival of more Regenboog municipalities, may soon encompass the entire Haaglanden region.
Will you join the Information Team?
More information officers are needed to meet the increasing demand. COC Haaglanden has the ambition to double the number of guest lessons next school year. Do you enjoy talking to young people about gender, sexual diversity, love and relationships? Do you have 3 days off per month? You will be professionally trained and supervised. Send a message to voorlichting@cochaaglanden.nl
To vote
The title Haagse Held is awarded to volunteers who have committed themselves selflessly and with heart and soul. Between November 9 and December 1, 2018, anyone can www.denhaagdoet.nl/haagseheldengala to vote.
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