The Nordic countries are often referred to the world’s most LGBT-friendly countries and public acceptance of LGBT people and same-sex relationships is high. Finland have recently taken major legal steps, like marriage equality and maternity act. However, there are still shortcomings in all Nordic countries.
Welcome to hear experts discuss the current status of rights for the rainbow families in Finland and norms and attitudes towards LGBTI persons and families in Finland and the other Nordic countries.
You can join the seminar on-line on Facebook live or at the Nordic Culture Point, please note that you need to register to participate physically:
Registration through this link
Program
15.00 Opening words
Minister for Nordic co-operation and Equality, Thomas Blomqvist
15.10 Background and Inspiration
Journalist Gisle Agledahl, Norway
15.20 The Current Status of Rights for Rainbow Families in Finland and in the Nordics
Executive Director Juha Jämsä, Finnish Rainbow Families Association
15.35 Experiences of growing up in a rainbow family
Author Alexandra Sandbäck
15.45 Being a mother to a multiple minority son in Denmark
Author Souad Taha
16.00 How to make the Nordics a better place for all kinds of families
Senior Advisor Anna Moring, Finland for All Families
16.10 Panel discussion
16.30 Summing up the day
Moderator: Journalist Catariina Salo
