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From Fear to Freedom: Confronting LGBTQIAphobia at Schools

Historically, the school is responsible for providing a model that produced (and reproduces) many differences, distinctions, and inequalities in different societies worldwide. The practice of bullying goes beyond the barriers of human rights, causing countless harm to education and the development of society. How can we build a school where everyone feels welcomed and there is no room for any form of violence? What possible strategies can we adopt so that diversity is valued and respected at school? This workshop/table of discussion is guided by Luis Hult, also known as Friday, the Professor, a dynamic individual who wears many hats—educator, drag queen, DJ, and passionate advocate for human rights. Luis has a degree in chemistry and a master degree in education. While her academic background lies in Natural Sciences, particularly chemistry, her journey took a turn toward human rights education during her master’s studies. Instead of merely addressing the problem locally, Friday recognized the global scope of the lack of human rights literacy, particularly regarding LGBTQIa+ issues. Her drove her to action, organizing training sessions for educators and students and earning recognition from the LGBTQIA+ parade in Sao Paulo in 2017 for her outstanding contributions to education, especially for going to school in drag during the 17th of May, The International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia.

Registration can be done hear: https://www.fridaytheprofessor.com/event-details/from-fear-to-freedom-confronting-lgbtqphobia-at-schools



1) Are there accessible parking spaces near the entrance?
Yes
2) Is there space for drop-off traffic (taxi/charter taxi) to stop in front of the entrance?
The 2 accessible parking spaces are located outdoors over 10 m from the entrance. The width of the parking spaces is at least 3.6 m. The pick-up and drop-off area is located in the vicinity of the entrance, giving easy access to the pavement.
3) Is the route to the entrance accessible? An accessible route means that the pathway is level, hard-surfaced, and has a gentle slope.
The route to the entrance is smooth and sufficiently wide and illuminated and it uses movement-guiding surface material.
4) Is the entrance accessible?
The entrance is hard to perceive but illuminated The doors connected to the entrance are hard to perceive. Outside the door there is sufficient room for moving e.g. with a wheelchair. The door opens automatically with a motion sensor.

5)Is it possible to access all areas of the event without barriers?

Yes
6)Is there a functional induction loop in the event space and necessary signage?
The service point has a fixed induction loop in the customer service desk, lecture room, auditorium.
7)Does the event space have an accessible restroom that meets accessibility requirements?
Yes
8)Other considerations regarding accessibility
No.
 
Contact:
Kari Lämsä
  • 26.6.2024 at 18-20
Oodi Library

Töölönlahdenkatu 4, 00100 Helsinki

Friday the Professor

Lectures and PanelsFor all
The event is free of charge

English