Disability Pride 2025

Welcome to celebrate the second Disability Pride in Tampere, Finland! The human rights organisation Amnesty's local activists in Tampere organise the event together with other volunteers.

The goal of the event is to show that it is not shameful to be disabled. Disabled people are not defective or invisible. They are a part of the Finnish society. This year the main theme is employment.

The speeches are interpreted into Finnish Sign Language.

Programme:

13.30–14.00: A short march from Keskustori to Artteli.

14.00–16.00 speeches and music at Hepokattisali in Artteli

Speakers:

- Katja Metsävainio

- Elina Nykyri and Eleonora Mäkinen

- Riikka Leinonen

- Julianna Brandt-Smal

- Pinja Eskola

- Niko Halminen,

- Henna Suikki

Music:

- Duo Eve & Veera

- Aizhan Sultan

We expect all participants to follow the guidelines for a safer space. They are:

1. Respect everyone's personal space, both physical and mental. For example, ask before you touch anyone. Listen to others. Change your behaviour if it makes someone feel uncomfortable.

2. Respect everyone. Don't assume people's characteristics. They include:

- sexuality

- gender

- nationality

- religion

- values

- education and economic situation

- ability

- health

Refer to people with the names and words they ask you to use. Be aware of your own privileges, for example, wealth and skin colour.

3. Respect other people's opinions and experiences. Don't make fun of or humiliate anyone.

4. Take responsibility of your actions and behaviour. We can affect others' wellbeing when we take notice of others as well.

5. Give others space. Do your best to make sure that everyone gets to speak.

6. If you see harassment, tell the organisers. You can also ask if the harassed person wants help or support.

Join us to make disabled people seen and heard!