Parent’s and loved one’s: How to support children and youth who belong to sexual and gender minorities?
The Sense of Belonging project and THL’s Sukupuolen moninaisuus voimavarana project are jointly organizing a parents’ and loved ones’ evening, aimed at providing information and support for trusted adults of children and youth who belong to gender and sexual minorities. The program includes presentations by experts from the National Institute for Health and Welfare and Seta’s Gender Diversity Competence Center, followed by an interactive panel discussion. The panel will give voice to young people, parents, and professionals working with young people.
Presentations:
Well-being of LGBTQ+ Youth in the Light of the School Health Survey
Aino Jehkoi, Senior Planner, Project Manager of the Gender Diversity as a Resource Project, THL
Why is Parental Pride So Important?
Maarit Huuska, Chief Social Worker, Center of Expertise on Gender Diversity
Panel Discussion:
Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth
Maarit Huuska, Chief Social Worker, Center of Expertise on Gender Diversity; Katriina Räisänen, Vamos Helsinki; Katja Wongui, Chairperson, Association of Trans Children and Youth Families; and youth experts by experience, Emil Kokkonen and Kuutti Viittanen
The event will be hosted by Aurora Tikka from Vamos Helsinki and Touko Niinimäki from the Helsinki Pride Community.
- Are there accessible parking spaces near the entrance?
No. - Is there escorted transport (taxi/shuttle) to stop in front of the entrance?
Yes. - Is the route to the entrance accessible? An accessible route means that the pathway is smooth, hard-surfaced, and gently sloping.
Yes. - Is the entrance accessible?
Yes. - Can all parts of the event be accessed in an accessible manner?
Yes. - Does the event space have a functioning induction loop and necessary signage?
No. - Is there an accessible restroom in the event space that meets accessibility requirements?
There is an accessible restroom on the -1 floor. An elevator is located in close proximity to the event spaces. - Additional accessibility notes (e.g., entrance sound beacon, floor signage, braille materials, wheelchair spaces in the audience): No.
- Accessibility contact person:
Tatu Kuosa / tatu.kuosa@hobohotel.fi / 0447503140
- 25.6.2024 at 17:30-19:30
Kluuvikatu 4, 00100 Helsinki
Yhteistyössä Sense of belonging-hanke ja THL:n Sukupuolen moninaisuus voimavarana
Organizers website