For the past three years, Sex og Politikk, IPPF Norway, has been leading a centre to strengthen the work on sexual orientation, gender identity and expression. The centre has worked closely with IPPF Member Associations in 11 countries to change policies and laws. Looking back, we see a magnitude of ways and efforts contributing to change and human rights for all. Thisseminar will show examples from three countries, North Macedonia, Sri Lanka and Indonesia, and discuss the roles of schools in preventing violence and discrimination.
Program:
Film screening: Emak Menolak, by IPPF Indonesia, directed by Angun Pradesha
- Short-film showcasing prejudices towards trans-people by portraying the close relationship between a mother and her trans daughter.
Moderator Kjersti Augland, Deputy Director, Sex og Politikk:
International solidarity in practice
How can the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), a global leader on SRHR,
become an activist for the rights of LGBTI people?
Tor-Hugne Olsen, Executive Director, Sex og Politikk
Two ways of working in IPPF:
1. Violence against LGBTI people in schools – North Macedonia and Norway
Meri Chetkovska, Project Coordinator, HERA (IPPF North Macedonia) presenting findings from their study on violence in schools in North Macedonia.
Panel discussion
Meri Chetkovska, Project Coordinator Youth, HERA (IPPF Norway), Odd Thomassen, President Queer Youth, Norway and Tor-Hugne Olsen, Executive Director, Sex og Politikk
Q&A
2. Film screening:
“Breaking out from the shadows”, a film by Sri Lanka Familiy Planning Association made to
highlight local authorities on their obligations after the introduction of a third gender in Sri
Lanka.
Event Venue
Mela, Mariboes gate 8, 0183 Oslo, Norway, Oslo