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  Jani Toivola’s column: “Who will break the silence?”

  Actor, author, and Finland’s first Black Member of Parliament, Jani Toivola, writes about the danger of silence and the power of solidarity. “What matters most is the courage of the majority – to speak up, to stand beside others, to break the silence across all boundaries,” Toivola writes.

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  Colorful Pride Week ahead! Finnish Design Shop is once again an official partner of Helsinki Pride

  The 2025 theme of Helsinki Pride, Pride without Borders, shines a light on the voices of LGBTQ+ migrants. According to Helsinki Pride Executive Director Annu Kemppainen, the theme is a timely reminder that human rights are not a given – they require ongoing attention and active defence.

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  Column: The only thing in need of repair is shame

  “With acts of solidarity, we can curb the use of shame in attempts to assert control over sexual and gender minorities. I propose adopting an early support model to address problematic behavior,” says Eero Nurmi in the column that also serves as a reminder of the necessary steps forward Finland has yet to take.

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  Joy of diversity – Finnish Design Shop donates 10,000 euros to Helsinki Pride

  Finnish Design Shop demonstrates its support for the Helsinki Pride community by donating 10,000 euros to the organization. This partnership for equality and human rights has been ongoing for five years.

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  Mona Bling’s column: “Even the most beautiful space can be unsafe”

  Helsinki Pride, which promotes the rights of sexual and gender minorities, is celebrated from June 27 to July 3, 2022. The theme of this year’s Helsinki Pride Week is “Encounters”. In this Design Stories column, social media influencer and trans activist Mona Bling reflects on the importance of a sense of security in everyday encounters.

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