Country: Finland
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LGBTIQ organisations included in the new Equality and Non-discrimination Advisory Board of Helsinki
The new Equality and Non-discrimination Advisory Board of Helsinki began its work in September 2025, replacing the previous Equality and Non-Discrimination Commission. The purpose of the new Advisory Board is to act as a forum for cooperation and dialogue, promoting the realisation of equality and non-discrimination in the City’s operations and enabling organisations to actively…
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Internal survey on Pride partnership and the visibility of LGBTIQ themes
The City of Helsinki has been a main partner of the Helsinki Pride Week since 2020. One of the goals of the partnership is to enhance and make more visible the city’s commitment and work on gender equality and non-discrimination all year round. The city conducted an internal survey in summer 2025 to find out…
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Creating safer spaces for queer youth
The City of Helsinki conducts participatory budgeting which allows residents to make proposals and vote on the allocation of several million euros. A proposal to provide safer spaces and activities for queer young people in north-east Helsinki was successful in the voting process and is being implemented in year 2025. A special LGBTIQ youth worker…
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Renewed partnership with Helsinki Pride and new Pride initiatives
The City of Helsinki renewed its commitment as a main partner of Helsinki Pride for the years 2024-2026. The City has been a main partner since 2000. This year, the Mayor and Deputy Mayors of Helsinki jointly served as patrons of Helsinki Pride. For the first time, the Mayor of Helsinki declared Pride Peace together…
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Educational materials pack supports teachers in discussing LGBTIQ topics
In 2023, workshops on diversity of gender and sexual orientation were organized in all schools of Helsinki in grades 6-9. The goal of the workshops was to enable a better understanding of LGBTIQ issues and increase respect for diversity as a step towards a safer school for everyone. As a continuation of this work, a…
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City of Helsinki Sports Services and Youth Services join forces to provide LGBTIQ-friendly sports opportunities
City of Helsinki Sports Services and Youth Services have joined forces to provide LGBTIQ-friendly sports groups and opportunities for young people belonging to LGBTIQ minorities as they may face physical and social obstacles in accessing regular sports services. The co-operation has included e.g. skateboarding in the summer. In autumn 2024, there will be a regular…