YOU-DARE:

Youth Debunking the Gendered Arguments of Far-Right Extremism

The Project

YOU-DARE (YOUth Debunking the Gendered Arguments of far-Right Extremism) is an EU-funded research project exploring how far-right youth movements across Europe use gender narratives to shape identity, build influence, and impact democratic values.

Taking an intersectional, cross-country approach, YOU-DARE examines how these narratives are spread—online and offline—by political leaders, grassroots organisers, and influencers. The project focuses on how gender is used to mobilise young people, reinforce ideologies, and enter the mainstream.

By working with policymakers, civil society, and youth activists, YOU-DARE aims to turn research into action—developing tools and strategies to counter exclusionary narratives and strengthen democracy.

YOU-DARE Outcomes

A critical understanding of the construction and performance of gender roles in far-right movements and their impact on democracy, EU values, and fundamental rights.

Evidence-based insights into the role of online communities in the promotion of reactionary, identitarian, and extremist ideals, focusing on different forms of masculinity.

Insights into gender roles in political leadership styles and narratives, and their impact on democratic participation, decision-making, and trust in governance.

Innovative methods, policy approaches and tools to support the development of policies that counter radicalisation, promote democratic values, and protect society from the spread of divisive gender discourses.

Latest News

PRESS RELEASE: YOU-DARE: A Pan-European Project Tackles Gender Narratives in Far-Right Youth Movements

4 February 2025

A pan-European consortium of leading research institutions and organisations is proud to announce the launch of YOU-DARE (YOUth Debunking the gendered Arguments of far-Right Extremism), a new project funded by the European Commission. YOU-DARE brings together interdisciplinary expertise from across Europe to investigate how far-right youth groups construct and mobilise gender identities, and how these narratives erode democratic values and behaviours.