In April transgender law came into force, which improved the implementation of transgender rights in Finland. However, the rights of the gender and sexual minorities all over the world are not improving, but instead are getting worse. Come to hear about LGBTQI+ rights challenges and successes from a global perspective at Main Library Kaisa House or via streaming. There will be no recording of the event. The event is in parallel language – Finnish & English. Voluntary registration on this E-form.
We follow the principles of a safer space.
Time: Tuesday June 20th at 13.00-14.30
Place: Kaisa House, Kaisa Hall (7th fl.) and Zoom
Program
- Opening, Vice-rector Tom Böhling
- Performance, Kaupungin naiset -choir
- LGBTQI+ rights globally, Prof. Marianna Muravyeva
- Commentary, Kerttu Tarjamo (Seta ry)
- Joint discussion
- Performance, Kaupungin naiset -choir
- Closing words, Tom Böhling
The event is hosted by Eugenie Touma van der Meulen.
Organizers: The Equality and Diversity Committee (UH), Student Union of the University of Helsinki and University of Helsinki Library.
Welcome!
Other Pride events at the University:
- Pride Café for students with UNA Europa and Helsinki University Library in the Guidance Corner of the Kaisa House on 29th of June at 3-5PM
- Library displays queer literature in the Helka database and in Meilahti Campus Library Terkko from the Lux Humana collection.
- Participation in the Pride parade on July 1st with The Student Union of the University of Helsinki. Signing up via this form is voluntary but recommended.