Finland

I will be an active voice for LGBTIQ+ in the European parliament. I will prioritize human rights and equality in all decision-making. I will actively engage with LGBTIQ+ advocacy groups and make sure that people who are affected by decisions are heard. I take into account the fact that intersections of minority identities can act as oppression multipliers. I work for anti-racist and feminist policies.

In every possible way. The first step is always to stand up and speak for human rights and democracy. Today it is even more important than in a while.

The role of the Council of Europe, which is independent from the EU, in human rights work and in promoting human rights cooperation between states have to be strengthened, and the Council's recommendations for securing LGBTQIA+ rights must be implemented at national levels and by agreements. The work of the LQBTIQ Equality Strategy must be strengthened. Active dialogue need to be held with activists and organizations promoting democracy, equality and the rights of minorities, and taking into account their expertise. The rights of asylum seekers belonging to minorities must be protected.

As MEP I will use reliable sources of information to ensure that my work for rainbow rights contributes to constructive political debates in Brussels and across the EU I will also actively communicate about rainbow rights and equality in a way that connects people and builds alliances and support, avoiding polarization

I will fight against prejudice towards sexual minorities, fully support equality, and speak up on current issues faced in europe.

Toimin niiden täyttymisen puolesta.

Equality and tolerance are my basic values and I act accordingly.

Human rights have to be in the focus of all decision making. If elected I would work to ensure that human rights will be respected all over Europe.

I will work, in all means, to promote human rights, human dignity and equality.

Vaadin lakia, jossa Pride-liputus otetaan vuosittaiseksi liputuspäiväksi kaikkialla Euroopassa, Pridekulkueiden aikaan. Sain Kuopioon poliittisella aloitteellani virallisen vuosittaisien liputuspäivän. samaa edistän Euroopassa laajemmin. Haluan myös edistän Euroopan unionin strategiaa, jossa kitketään: sukupuolistunut väkivalta, sukupuolistereotypioiden kyseenalaistaminen. Haluan edistää sukupuolierojen oikeuksia työmarkkinoilla. Edistän tasa-arvoa sukupuolten palkka- ja eläke-politiikassa. Taistelen sukupuolten tasapuolisen edustuksen saavuttamiseksi päätöksenteossa ja politiikassa.

Yhdenvertaisuus on oikeudenmukaisen yhteiskunnan lähtökohta, sukupuolesta ja seksuaalisesta suuntautumisesta riippumatta. Sitoudun edistämään toimissani inkluusion toteutumista ja LGBTQI -teemojen huomioimista päätöksenteossa.

I am a supporter of human rights, equality and democracy. My work as a MEP is based on these values.

In all my work, I commit to promoting and protecting the protection of human rights and the rights of minorities.

I have been working for human rights all my life. My first motivation was to advocate for the underprivileged, but soon after, I eagerly joined the feminist movement. Since the 90s, I have been promoting an improved attitude and legislation regarding the rights of sexual and gender minorities in Finland, both as a politician and a public figure. I have also worked tirelessly for a humane immigration policy. I am excited to continue this work with full dedication in the European Parliament. One of my three key campaign themes for the European elections is human rights.

I commit to supporting, initiating and advocating all initiatives that respect the indivisibility of human rights and democracy. Specially those of intersectoral minorities.

Absolutely!

I promise that the objectives of this commitment will guide all my decisions. I commit to listen, learn and to work in strong partnership with stakeholders and relevant partners.

I want to work together with the lgbti organizations to identify priorities for my political work as MEP.
I want to advocate for EU policies and laws that provide explicit protection on the grounds of sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and sex characteristics, and that provide concrete responses to the needs of LGBTI people in all their diversity

I will work for LGBTI rights, especially for young LGBTI people and equality in the EU. I will cooperate with NGOs and actively expand my knowledge of the challenges the LGBTI community faces in Europe. I will prioritize the perspective of the community and ensure their participation in decision-making. I have also committed to supporting the election goals of Seta, a national human rights NGO in Finland.

I will work together with my parliament group and other committed MEPs to ensure LGBTI rights. As you stated human rights are not obvious anymore – there are forces who are working against. We must work harder and be stronger together. That’s the only way forward.

Kaikin tavoin
All the way

The role of the Council of Europe, which is independent from the EU, in human rights work and in promoting human rights cooperation between states have to be strengthened, and the Council’s recommendations for securing LGBTQIA+ rights must be implemented at national levels and by agreements. The work of the LQBTIQ Equality Strategy must be strengthened. Active dialogue need to be held with activists and organizations promoting democracy, equality and the rights of minorities, and taking into account their expertise. The rights of asylum seekers belonging to minorities must be protected.

The role of the Council of Europe, which is independent from the EU, in human rights work and in promoting human rights cooperation between states have to be strengthened, and the Council’s recommendations for securing LGBTQIA+ rights must be implemented at national levels and by agreements. The work of the LQBTIQ Equality Strategy must be strengthened. Active dialogue need to be held with activists and organizations promoting democracy, equality and the rights of minorities, and taking into account their expertise. The rights of asylum seekers belonging to minorities must be protected.

Listening LGBTQIA+ people and learning what they have to say and act based on that.

I will promote LGBTI rights as a holistic approach to all legislation so that possible impacts are assessed early enough and the Do No Harm principle is followed. I will actively engage with NGOs and other experts to learn from them so I can actively advocate for LGBTI rights and use my public platform the best way possible.

It has been a pleasure to be a vice-chair of the Finnish Parliament’s Rainbow Network. I’m going to continue this work in all my positions and I would be proud if I could also do it in the European Parliament.

I will commit to working together for LGBTI rights, equality and democracy across the EU and beyond. My speciality being in mental health.

I will actively promote human rights, listen and gather information, make new initiatives and participate into events around the topic.

By every possible means.

Especially now when anti-gender rhetoric is on the rise we have to make sure we protect queer people from discrimination. This means legislation but also spreading information.

As gay and the parent of a rainbow family, I can promise that queer politics is part of all the politics I do. On the streets and in the cabinets.