Feminist anti racist Nordic network meeting: Minority stress
INTERFEM invites women, non-binary, and transgender members (become a member) who experience racialization to participate in a workshop taking off in minority stress during 23-25 August 2024 in Helsinki, Finland. During this weekend we will focus on areas concerning minority stress and work on tools to manage and care for mental health.
Minority Stress is a concept that refers to the unique stress experienced by individuals from marginalized groups due to societal discrimination, prejudice and systematic inequalities. It encompasses external stressors, expectations of rejection, and internalized stigma. Stress responses can manifest psychologically, leading to anxiety and depression, and may also impact physical health and behavior. INTERFEM believes that understanding and addressing Minority Stress is crucial for promoting well-being and creating supportive environments for marginalized individuals.
INTERFEM has for the past eight years established a network of racialized women, non-binary and transgender activists. We have witnessed that some of our Nordic experiences are the same, some are quite different. We have learnt a lot through sharing experiences and together we have a massive amount of combined knowledge that we aim to share with each other. The aim of this network meeting is also to strengthen the Nordic network for racialized women, non-binary and transgender activists in Åland, Denmark, Finland, Greenland, Norway, Sápmi and Sweden.
Location: Helsinki, Finland
Date: 23-25 August 2024.
Cost: Free of charge, INTERFEM covers the cost of travel to and from Helsinki, accommodation and food for participating members.
Travel: Travels within Helsinki such as public transportation is not covered by INTERFEM. Travels by flight will only cover hand luggage.
Participants are asked to be free for travel all day Friday and Sunday for best travel opportunities.
Target group: Racialized BIPOC women, non-binary, and transgender. All ages welcome. Please note, if you do not identify as the targeted group we welcome you to engage with INTERFERM in other ways. Read more of our work one our page https://interfem.se
Limited tickets! Participants who want to participate by their own costs of travels and accommodation are welcome to email [email protected] to register.
Accommodation: TBA, accommodation will be in shared rooms with other participants unless significant reasons are valid for singel rooms.
Food: Vegetarian!
Welcome to apply for the event! Registration will be open until 8 August.
Approved applicants will be contacted for travel arrangements and further information.
Cancellations: Cancellations made after tickets have been booked for travels are subject to a fee of 100 EUR which will be charged via invoice to the participant post the event. A doctors note is required for cancellations due to sickness!
Welcome to register:
Become a member online (required for participation):
Schedule and program TBA
If you have any questions, please contact: info[at]interfem.se
Interfem is an anti racist and feminist think tank and resource center that developes strategies and methods to reduce structural discrimination. For more information, visit: https://interfem.se