Opposition to gender equality in the Nordic countries: Report launch (June 2026)

Report launch: Opposition to gender equality in the Nordic countries. Encounters with anti-gender politics across civil society, academia and government. Speakers: Associate Professor (title of docent) Julian Honkasalo (University of Helsinki) Commentaries: Associate Professor Ov Cristian Norocel (Lund University, Sweden), Professor Tuija Saresma (University of Eastern Finland, Finland), Managing Director Auður Önnu Magnúsdóttir (Icelandic Women's Rights Association) Opening remarks: Ministerial Adviser Hanna Onwen-Huma (Ministry of Social Affairs and Health, Finland) The report provides an initial assessment of the extent and impact of opposition encountered in gender equality advancement work and LGBTQI+ rights advocacy in the Nordic countries. Organised by the Council for Gender Equality in Finland (Tane) and the Coalition of Finnish Women’s Associations (NYTKIS). The report and launch event is funded by the Nordic Council of Ministers. Full report: https://pub.norden.org/temanord2026-522/