A Paradigm Shift: Reflections on Equality

Exploring new pathways toward gender equality through shared understanding and transformative solutions

Invitation

In recent years, there has been a noticeable global backlash against gender equality. This trend is reflected in growing opposition to feminist movements and progressive policies. At the afternoon symposium, we would like to draw the audience’s attention to this phenomenon, increase understanding of its background, and consider its effects from the perspective of today's youth.

The event will be organised in connection with the International Gender Equality Prize. It is an award that honors significant global contributions to gender equality and is owned by the Government of Finland. 

The afternoon symposium takes place in Maestro at Tampere Hall on Monday, 8 December. The prize will be presented at a private ceremony, which can be viewed online.

Programme

Paradigm Shift: Reflections on Equality

13:30 Opening: Tanja Auvinen, Director 
Keynotes: Delphine O, Ambassador (France) & Hawon Jung, journalist & author (South-Korea) 

Panel discussion: "From Progress to Pushback: Navigating the Future of Gender Justice" 
Moderator: Jani Toivola 
Speakers: Adina Nivukoski, UN Youth delegate, Julian Honkasalo, PhD, Smarika Pokharel, Member of the Youth Advisory Council of Plan International Nepal

15:30 Coffee & networking

Please, register using the form below by 3 December 2025. When arriving at the event, please be prepared to show the QR-code of your confirmation message.

For more information, see: International Gender Equality Prize

The symposium is streamed by Yle Areena.

For principles of a safer space in our event, see City of Tampere hospi­ta­lity and Old City Hall | www.tampere.fi

For inquiries, please contact: coordinator Pirjo Rantanen (pirjo.l.rantanen@tampere.fi)