Programa D

Diseñado para usarse con el Programa H y el Programa M, el Programa D combate la homofobia y promueve la diversidad.

Investigación

Program D was developed based on evaluations of the Program H and M manuals, which demonstrated effectiveness in transforming harmful norms around gender and sexuality among young men and women, and highlighted sexual diversity as an area for further programming.

Programación

The Program D toolkit promotes respect for sexual diversity by inviting youth to reflect on questions, and potential fears and prejudices, related to homosexuality. The primary education tool – an animated, no-words short film – is readily applicable to various cultural contexts; it may be used as part of group education in schools and is generally combined with youth-led activism to end homophobia and promote respect for diversity and sexual rights.

Program D (D for diversity) promotes respect for sexual diversity and challenges homophobia by promoting critical reflections on gender stereotypes and sexual behaviors among both young men and women. The interactive curriculum contains 19 activities, developed by Salud y Género in partnership with Equimundo, ECOS, Instituto Papai and World Education. This curriculum was designed as a complement to Programs H and M, and the approaches and key activities from all three programs are integrated into the Kit de herramientas del programa HMD.

Program D uses interactive activities and group education to promote critical discussions about gender socialization and the construction of sexuality, as well as to expand the vision of young people around caring for their sexual and mental health. This program is intended for use by adolescents, as well as by youth, education, and health professionals.

A no-words short film called Afraid of What?, which presents the story of a teenager named Marcelo, can be used as a companion to Program D activities, along with an associated video guide. The video and guide, developed by Equimundo and partners, are particularly targeted at young people, inviting them to reflect upon fears and prejudices related to homosexuality and to pursue a more just and inclusive society. They are also aimed at teachers and health professionals who work with youth. The cartoon’s absence of dialogue and its consciousness-raising approach to the subject matter make the video accessible to various cultural contexts.

The full Program D manual is available in Spanish aquí.

Programas relacionados

• Programa HDiseñado para hombres jóvenes, el Programa H fomenta la reflexión crítica sobre las normas rígidas relacionadas con la hombría y fomenta la transformación de los roles estereotipados asociados con el género.
• Programa MDiseñado para mujeres jóvenes, el Programa M se centra en los roles de género equitativos, el empoderamiento en las relaciones interpersonales y la salud y los derechos sexuales y reproductivos.