An Inclusive Working Life for LGBTI People
In the Nordic region, as well as internationally, working life conditions for many in the LGBTI group are worse than for the majority population. Studies have shown that LGBTI people are more likely to experience harassment and discrimination in working life, both at work and in recruitment processes.
These conditions can have serious consequences for LGBTI people’s finances, quality of life and health. Particularly vulnerable groups include young LGBTI people, transgender people and LGBTI people with ethnic minority backgrounds.
The seminar will build on existing Nordic knowledge, providing a comprehensive picture of the current situation. Programme participants will share insights from research, policy and practice. The aim is to bring together experts and key actors in the field from across the region, provide an opportunity to share knowledge, enable dialogue and enhance Nordic co-operation on LGBTI people’s working life conditions.
Please mark 23 May in your calendar and register here. A detailed programme will be sent out later.
The seminar is implemented by Nordic Information on Gender, NIKK, in cooperation with The Nordic Council of Ministers and LGBT+ Danmark.
Target group
The seminar’s target group is broad and includes representatives from relevant ministries/departments, employers’ organisations, trade unions, civil society, equality bodies, authorities and other stakeholders working strategically with inclusion and diversity in working life.
PROGRAMME
Date and time: 23 May, 9-12
Location: Nordens hus, Ved Stranden 18, Copenhagen
8.30 The doors open
Coffee and croissant
9.00 Introduction to the day
Moderator Andreas Nielsen, Senior Advisor, Nordic Council of Ministers
9.10 Presentation: LGBTI people’s working life conditions in the Nordic region English
Susanna Young Håkansson, Analyst, Nordic Information on Gender
9.45 Questions
10.00 Break
10.20 Nordic Perspectives: What can different sectors do? English
Martin Reichhardt, Associate Director of Strategy at ALK (former DEI leader at Boston Consulting Group)(DK), Daniel Hjalmarsson, Strategist, the Union for Professionals, Akademikerförbundet SSR, (SE) Nora Marie Haune Bornø, Senior Advisor, the Equality and Anti-Discrimination Ombud (NO)
11.10 Break
11.20 Strategy and Action: Ways to Move Forward
Susanne Branner Jespersen, Head of Secretariat, LGBT+ Denmark, Mads Samsing, Vice chairman, HK Denmark, Tina Christensen, Vice chairman, 3F, Denmark
Language: Danish, but with parts in English.