COPENHAGEN PRIDE WEEK
PROGRAM
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CLAUDE CAHUN (1894–1954)
MARSHA P. JOHNSON (1945–1992) AND SYLVIA RIVERA (1951–2002)
French photographer, sculptor, and writer. Took the gender-neutral name Claude Cahun in 1917. Cahun’s art, which political as well as personal, purposefully undermined the traditional gender norms. In their autobiography Disavowals, they wrote : “Masculine ? Feminine ? It depends on the situation. Neuter is the only gender that always suits me.”
Transgender women, self-identified drag queens, and pioneers within the LGBTI+ movement from the late 1960s. Marsha and Sylvia were notable among the rioters at Stonewall in 1969. In 1970, they founded STAR, Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries, an organization that worked to support young, homeless drag queens, transgender women, and sex workers.
Cahun died in 1954 from health issues derived from their imprisonment by the Nazis from 1944-1945 and is buried with their partner, Marcel Moore.
Sylvia Rivera died from liver cancer, while Marsha P. Johnson was murdered by unknown assailants during Pride in New York in 1992 and thrown into the Hudson River.
Visit our four pride tents at Copenhagen City Hall Square and at copenhagenpride.dk
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DAVID KATO (1964–2011)
FANNYANN EDDY (1974–2004)
Ugandan teacher and LGBTI+ activist, co-founder of SMUG (Sexual Minorities Uganda), and often named as the first openly gay man in Uganda. He worked both nationally and internationally against the anti-LGBTI+ legislation in Uganda and spoke in front of the UN. In 2010, Ugandan magazine Rolling Stone published the names and pictures of over a 100 presumed LGBTI+ Ugandans, under the headline “Hang them”.
Sierra Leonean LGBTI+ activist and confounder of The Sierra Leone Lesbian and Gay Association. Worked nationally and internationally for decriminalization of LGBTI+ people in Sierra Leone and spoke in front of the UN.
Three months later, a man broke into Kato’s home and murdered him with a hammer. He was arrested but claimed that the murder happened because Kato would not pay him for sex. The verdict was 30 years of forced labor for robbery.
FannyAnn Eddy was murdered on October 9th, 2004, when a group of men broke into the office of the association, raped her, stabbed her, and broke her neck. She was survived by a 10-year old son and her girlfriend Esther.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW TENT 1
DAVID KATO PRIDE SQUARE & ONLINE
MONDAY 17/08
TUESDAY 18/08
WEDNESDAY 19/08
12:00–13:00 Queer representation in society
12:00–13:00 LGBTI+ inclusive elder care
12:00–13:00 CBS BA and MA salon
13:30–14:30 Biphobia : An introduction
13:30–14:30 Room for differences : Free Churches/ LGBTI+
13:30–14:30 Pinkwashing : Capitalism vs. activism
15:00–16:00 Is the EU doing enough for LGBTI rights ? Debate with Danish EU parliamentarians
TENT 2
MARSHA P. JOHNSON & SYLVIA RIVERA PRIDE SQUARE & ONLINE
15:00–16:00 Pride : A new people’s religion ?
15:00–16:00 Challenges for bisexual people 16:30–17:30 Look online !
16:30–17:30 Look online !
16:30–17:30 Look online
18:00–19:00 The value of consent–based law
18:00–19:00 LGBTI+ and mental health
19:30–20:30 The fight for rights
19:30–20:30 The Femø Women’s Camp
12:00–22:00 Bimbos, Divas, Darlings and other existential over- and undertones
12:00–22:00 Bimbos, Divas, Darlings and other existential over- and undertones
12:00–22:00 Bimbos, Divas, Darlings and other existential over– and undertones
14:00–15:00 Conversational salon about life as asexual
14:00–15:00 Norm critical school systems
14:00–15:00 A peek into cruising culture
15:30–16:30 Debate with spokespersons for equality
15:30–16:30 Quality of life and legal gender reassignment
15:30–16:30 LGBTI+ community and global crises
17:00–18:30 Official Opening Reception
17:00–18:30 International perspective : Trans children
19:00–20:00 How do you prove you’re gay ?
19:00–20:00 Norm breakers
18:00–19:00 Trans people’s reproductive rights 19:30–20:30 Callout me maybe ?
17:00–18:30 LGBTI+ in the Danish Realm 19:00–20:00 Women’s love of women 2.0
20.30–21.00 Salmon of the Year
TENT 3
CLAUDE CAHUN PRIDE SQUARE & ONLINE
14:30–16:00 I am (Love)d 16:30–18:00 Conversational salon with LGBTI+ authors 18:30–20:00 The Pride Movement in Europe 20:30–22:00 The Homopoly
TENT 4
FANNYANN EDDY PRIDE SQUARE & ONLINE
12:00–13:30 Schools meeting LGBTI+ youth panel 12:00–22:00 Bimbos, Divas, Darlings and other existential over- and undertones 14:00–15:30 LGBTI+ seniors during the Corona crisis 16:00–17:30 How do we become a family (MtM) ? 18:00–19:30 How do we become a family (FtF) ? 20:00–21:30 Ukøn Poesi – Queer Solidarity
14:30–16:00 Kids’ hour 16:30–18:00 Sabaah’s parents network 18:30–20:00 Pride Monologues 20:30–22:00 Look online ! 12:00–13:30 LGBTI+ knowledge in the healthcare system 12:00–22:00 Bimbos, Divas, Darlings and other existential over- and undertones 14:00–15:30 Nonbinary people’s legal rights
14:30–16:00 A shame it’s art 16:30–18:00 Norm criticism in the LGBTI+ movement 18:30–20:00 Vild Med Svans – Live Podcast 20:30–22:00 Made in Pakistan : Short film
12:00–13:30 Schools meeting young LGBTI+ panel 12:00–22:00 Bimbos, Divas, Darlings and other existential over- and undertones 14:00–15:30 Perfectly unperfect sex #EqualDesire
16:00–17:30 Vaginal sex 101
16:00–17:30 Anal sex : Intimacy, shame, and practicalities
18:00–19:30 BDSM : Sex, consent and boundaries
18:00–19:30 Ask the sexologists
20:00–21:30 Look online !
20:00–21:30 Pride Bingo Extravaganza
FRIDAY 21/08
SATURDAY 22/08
12:00–13:00 Norm critical thinking at work
12:00–13:00 Metronormativity ?
18:30–19:30 Digital Pride Parade
13:30–14:30 Development political spotlight
13:30–14:30 Age, labour market, and LGBTI+
15:00–16:00 What do the politicians do for young people ?
15:00–16:00 LGBTI+ safety at the doctor’s
16:30–17:30 Talk : LGBTI+ in employee networks 18:00–19:00 METUPride and the Turkish LGBTI+ situation 19:30–20:30 Meet the aromantic spectrum
16:30–17:30 A chat with the Minister for Equality 18:00–19:00 Fat and queer – solidarity against fat phobia 19:30–20:00 Erasure of queers with disabilities
12:00–22:00 Bimbos, Divas, Darlings and other existential over– and undertones
12:00–22:00 Bimbos, Divas, Darlings and other existential over– and undertones
14:00–15:00 LGBTI+ health – is it coming ?
14:00–15:00 Discrimination within the LGBTI+ community
15:30–16:30 When Christianity fails 17:00–18:30 Youth political debate : Towards 2021 19:00–20:00 Trans activism across generations
15:30–16:30 Femme, Fabulous, and Male vol. 2 17:00–18:30 Status of Copenhagen 2021 19:00–20:00 Anti LGBTI+ movement in Poland
14:30–16:00 LGBTI+ refugees on the run
14:30–16:00 Diversity and inclusion
16:30–18:00 Danish Prides
16:30–18:00 Sex in the Danish National Church ?
18:30–20:00 Religion and queer well–being : Kenya
19:00–20:00 Bryan Rice : Live & Intimate
20:30–22:00 Queer porn and erotica with MIX CPH
20:30–22:00 ARTEM signature night x Pride
12:00–13:30 Out, Loud and Proud ? LGBTQIA+ inclusion in the workplace
12:00–13:30 Schools meeting LGBTI+ youth panel
12:00–22:00 Bimbos, Divas, Darlings and other existential over- and undertones 14:00–15:30 Fertility treatment and starting a family 16:00–17:30 Top tuned and safe top-op 18:00–19:30 Poly relations 20:00–21:30 FtF conversational salon
12:00–22:00 Bimbos, Divas, Darlings and other existential over- and undertones 14:00–15:30 Young in 2020 16:00–17:30 The truth about surrogacy 18:00–19:30 Safespace Pilot project 20:00–21:30 Drag for beginners
WATCH ONLINE
THURSDAY 20/08
19:45–21:45 Digital Pride Show
MONDAY 17/8
MONDAY 12:00–13:00 QUEER REPRESENTATION IN SOCIETY LGBTI+ Youth would like to debate the lack of representation in our society. The debate will focus on how we can all become more inclusive and acknowledge that there are different people in this world. The debate will challenge our possible blindness to our privileges. In order to shed light on the broad spectrum of differences within the LGBTI+ community, we want to challenge the issue presented by one single idea, for example the white homosexual cis man, as a representative for the whole LGBTI+ community. Language : Danish. Participants : TBA Location : Tent 1 : David Kato
12:00–13:30 SCHOOLS MEETING LGBTI+ YOUTH PANEL Pride 2020 invites you to panel discussions with young LGBTI+ persons – aimed at 8.-9. graders and high schoolers. The students will watch the panels during school hours as a live audience or via live streaming. The panellists will begin with a presentation followed by question from and discussions with the students. The event is only for registered schools. Language : Danish. Participants : TBA Location : Tent 4 : FannyAnn Eddy
12:00–22:00 BIMBOS, DIVAS, DARLINGS AND OTHER EXISTENTIAL OVER- AND UNDERTONES Solidarity is about the right to be who you are without being put into boxes that dictate limitations and predictability. It is also about personal freedom and the challenge of making it grow in all relations. Monday through Friday, the exhibition showcases artworks from the artists Anette Andersen and Bjørn Ignatius Øckenholt. All works are independent artworks working as parts of the whole exhibition. Language : Danish. Participants : Anette Andersen and Bjørn Ignatius Øckenholt Location : Tent 2 : Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera / Tent 4 : FannyAnn Eddy
13:30–14:30 BIPHOBIA : AN INTRODUCTION Biphobia is still very much present in our community and in big parts of society, so this event invites bi+ people to meet and celebrate all the good things about being attracted to more than one gender. The event will begin with a short introduction to bi+ sexuality and biphobia. Language : English.
doubt many LGBTI+ seniors have stayed and are staying indoors to avoid the virus. This means these elderly are very isolated from their normal community as many have little contact with their families and only few have children. We will discuss how these experiences differ from those of non LGBTI+ elderly. Language : Danish. Participants : TBA Location : Tent 4 : FannyAnn Eddy
14:30–16:00 I AM (LOVE)D What makes us who we are ? I am (Love)d is an art installation, in which you will walk through a forest of genealogical trees, collected to represent the wide variety of LGBTQ+ families. In this forest of relationships, you will find personal stories from invited artists and, if you wish, you can add your own tree to the collection. Language : English. Location : Tent 3 : Claude Cahun
15:00–16:00 IS THE EU DOING ENOUGH FOR LGBTI RIGHTS ? DEBATE WITH DANISH EU PARLIAMENTARIANS The rights of LGBTI+ people are under pressure worldwide and also within the EU, where "LGBT free zones" and the fight against "LGBT ideology" are part of the political reality in several member states. Later in the year, the European Commission expects to present an EU strategy for LGBTI+ equality. We have gathered three Danish EU parliamentarians : Asger Christensen (V), Kira Peter-Hansen (SF) and Karen Melchior (R) as well as LGBTI+ Program Manager at Amnesty International, Helle Jacobsen, to hear their views on the matter. Does the EU do enough to protect the rights of LGBTI+ people inside and outside the EU ? How is the European Parliament working to promote LGBTI+ equality ? And what do the three politicians expect from the Commission's strategy on this area ? Language : Danish. Participants : Asger Christensen (V), Kira Peter-Hansen (SF) and Karen Melchior (R) as well as LGBTI+ Program Manager at Amnesty International, Helle Jacobsen Location : Tent 1 : David Kato
15:30–16:30 DEBATE WITH SPOKESPERSONS FOR EQUALITY A debate about the political parties' LGBTI+ political visions and their view on where the fight for rights is today. What part do legislators play and what part do public organisations play ? Language : Danish. Participants : TBA
Participants : TBA
Location : Tent 2 : Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera
Location : Tent 1 : David Kato
16:00–17:30 HOW DO WE BECOME A FAMILY (MTM) ?
14:00–15:00 CONVERSATIONAL SALON ABOUT LIFE AS ASEXUAL At this panel, you will have the opportunity to hear personal stories and anecdotes about living as asexual in Denmark. A group of asexual people will share their lived experiences to give the audience a more concrete and tangible view of situations, meetings, and thoughts where being asexual is particularly prominent. The conversation will centre on three overarching themes : 1) discovering your asexuality, 2) experiences with sex, and 3) the feeling of being different. Language : Danish. Participants : TBA Location : Tent 2 : Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera
14:00–15:30 LGBTI+ SENIORS DURING THE CORONA CRISIS Elderly people is the most vulnerable group when it comes to COVID-19 – and the older you are, the more vulnerable you are, which is why there’s no
Do we prefer a rainbow constellation, or do we want to be our own nuclear family ? Can you be a single father ? What are your rights as a father ? Is your child being bullied ? What do you do when there is no female role model ? Should you be dad and papa ? This is a conversational salon about how to create a family for men who have sex with men. Representatives from different types of families will be there to share their experiences along with DARE’s chairperson who can give legal clarification. Language : Danish. Participants : Mikkel Raahede Location : Tent 4 : FannyAnn Eddy
16:30–17:30 WE EXPECT A GREAT EVENT HERE Check online at facebook.com/copenhagenpride. Language : TBA. Participants : TBA Location : Location : Tent 1 : David Kato
MONDAY 17/8
16:30–18:00 CONVERSATIONAL SALON WITH LGBTI+ AUTHORS Meet the authors, Line Lybecker, Pernille L. Stenby, and Christina E. Ebbesen, who write for various audiences in different genres, including fantasy for both children and adults, young adult literature and more. They have all in common that LGBTI+ representation plays an important role in their books. In this conversational salon, the three authors will discuss representation and diversity in children’s and adults’ literature based on their own works. Hear them read aloud from their books and take part in the following Q&A. Language : Danish. Participants : Line Lybecker (publisher from the publishing house Ulven og Uglen and author of the books ”På vej mod Sophie”, ”Mere end veninder” and ”Historien om en dreng”), Pernille L. Stenby (author of the ”Mestenes”-series) and Christina E. Ebbesen (Priest and author of the book series ”Til Aretz’ ende”) Location : Tent 3 : Claude Cahun
17:00–18:30 OFFICIAL OPENING RECEPTION The opening of this year’s Human Rights program/Copenhagen Pride Week 2020 and a sing-along with Copenhagen Pride..Language : Danish. Participants : Lars Henriksen Location : Tent 2 : Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera
18:00–19:00 THE VALUE OF CONSENT-BASED LAW Although there has been a lot of media coverage about the work around getting a consent-based law approved, the focus has been mainly heteronormative and as such, the LGBTI+ community has been largely left out of the debate. We will include the LGBTI+ community in this discussion about the value of consent-based legislation. Language : Danish. Participants : Kvinfo, Amnesty International, and others Location : Tent 1 : David Kato
18:00–19:30 HOW DO WE BECOME A FAMILY (FTF) ? Should there be a father in the picture ? How involved should he be ? Can a child handle not having a father ? How about double donation ? Can we both access ParentIntra ? What do the other kindergarten children say ? Does the teacher know how to handle it ? This is a conversational salon about how to create a family for women who have sex with women. Representatives from different types of families will be there to share their experiences along with DARE’s chairperson who can give legal clarification. Language : Danish. Participants : Mikkel Raahede Location : Tent 4 : FannyAnn Eddy
18:30–20:00 THE PRIDE MOVEMENT IN EUROPE Pride organisers all around Europe have gathered in the European Pride Organisers Association to work together to enhance visibility and rights for LGBTI+ people. Steve Taylor, board member for EPOA and head of communications for Copenhagen 2021, will talk about EPOA’s influence, the importance of international solidarity, and how the cancellation of different European Prides due to COVID-19 affects our movement. In 2020, it is especially important to stand up to pressure and let our voices be heard. Language : English. Participants : Steve Taylor
Official opening reception with speech by Copenhagen Pride's Chairperson, Lars Henriksen
Location : Tent 3 : Claude Cahun
17. August from 17:00–18:30 Tent 2 : Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera
Interactive event based on LGBTI+ asylum seekers’ experiences in the Danish asylum system. What happens when LGBTI+ asylum seekers have to prove their sexual orientation and/or gender identity to Immigration Services and the Danish Refugees Appeals Board ? We will include the audience when
Photo by Tobias Jørgensen
19:00–20:00 HOW DO YOU PROVE YOU’RE GAY ?
MONDAY 17/8
representatives from LGBT Asylum asks them some of the questions LGBTI+ asylum seekers are asked when their case is reviewed by the Danish authorities. Could you prove your sexual orientation and/or gender identity ? Language : English. Location : Tent 2 : Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera
19:30–20:30 THE FIGHT FOR RIGHTS For the last five years, trans people’s right have been on the agenda, and several campaigns have changed societal debates and authorities’ approach to the subject for the better. We are gathering some of the people and organisations who have been part of this fight to talk about what has changed, what is changing and what the fight might look like in the future. We will talk about issues facing trans children, access to healthcare, and the road to recognition of personal choice. Language : Danish. Participants : Helle Jacobsen (campaign lead, Amnesty International), Marie Elisabet Lind-Thomsen (chairperson, FSTB), Lai Christian Balsing (board member, Copenhagen Pride), TransAktion Location : Tent 1 : David Kato
20:00–21:30
The fight for rights 17. August from 19:30–20:30 Tent 1 : David Kato
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UKØN POESI – QUEER SOLIDARITY Ukøn Poesi is an open stage which examines identity, norms, and taboos through a variety of poetry and performing arts. At Pride 2020, we examine Queer Solidarity. What is that ?”. Is it legislature ? Rights ? Community ? Is solidarity in the language, the clothes, the body, actions ? What do YOU want to express about queer solidarity ? Ukøn Poesi wishes to create a safe space in which a wide representation of artists can express themselves. You are welcome no matter how you express yourself as queer. Language : Danish. Location : Tent 4 : FannyAnn Eddy
20:30–22:00 THE HOMOPOLY The concept is simple : we’ve gathered a panel consisting of some funny and wise rainbow people who will try to solve your dilemmas. All kinds of dilemmas are welcome in the inbox, big or small, naughty, sad, funny or embarrassing. Aleksander and Josias from the podcast Vild med Svans, will guide us all lovingly through the evening. Language : Danish. Participants : Aleksander and Josias (Podcasters, Vild Med Svans) + TBA Location : Tent 3 : Claude Cahun
TUESDAY 18/8
TUESDAY 12:00–13:00 LGBTI+ INCLUSIVE ELDER CARE Recently we have seen an increase in the number of elderly citizens and subsequently an increase in the number of LGBTI+ elderly in need of care. In this debate, we will talk about how to create inclusive healthcare practices for LGBTI+ elders : What does it take to make elder care inclusive to LGBTI+ people ? And is the care sector at all equipped to implement the necessary actions ? Language : Danish. Participants : Björgvin Soffiuson (Slottet Care home), Lotte Evron (PH Metropol), Simon Meggers (DUF) Location : Tent 1 : David Kato
12:00–13:30 LGBTI+ KNOWLEDGE IN THE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM Copenhagen Pride invites you to a debate about norm critical education of professionals in the healthcare system. Healthcare professionals aren’t yet educated on the specific health challenges that LGBTI+ people face, hence a meeting with the healthcare system can feel transgressive for LGBTI+ people. In this debate, we will talk about the possibilities of increasing healthcare professionals’ knowledge about LGBTI+ people, thus creating a more inclusive healthcare system. Language : Danish. Participants : TBA Location : Tent 4 : FannyAnn Eddy
12:00–22:00 BIMBOS, DIVAS, DARLINGS AND OTHER EXISTENTIAL OVER- AND UNDERTONES Solidarity is about the right to be who you are without being put into boxes that dictate limitations and predictability. It is also about personal freedom and the challenge of making it grow in all relations. Monday through Friday, the exhibition showcases artworks from the artists Anette Andersen and Bjørn Ignatius Øckenholt. All works are independent artworks working as parts of the whole exhibition. Language : Danish. Participants : Anette Andersen and Bjørn Ignatius Øckenholt Location : Tent 2 : Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera / Tent 4 : FannyAnn Eddy
13:30–14:30 ROOM FOR DIFFERENCES : FREE CHURCHES/LGBTI+ When it’s ‘either/or’, we don’t leave space for differences. Last year, Susanne Branner Jespersen from LGBTI+ Denmark and Mikael Wandt Laursen from FrikirkeNet met at a debate about gender. This led to conversations throughout the year. Hear about their journey, about why we have to leave room for disagreements, and whether there are limits to the mutual recognition. Language : Danish. Participants : Mikael Wandt Laursen (Secretary General, FrikirkeNet) and Susanne Branner Jespersen (Executive Secretary, LGBTI+ Denmark) Location : Tent 1 : David Kato
14:00–15:00 NORM CRITICAL SCHOOL SYSTEMS How do we create better safety and well-being for LGBTI+ students in school ? LGBTI+ Youth will give our ideas and talk about what challenges we face in school. You will also have the opportunity to share your experiences and ideas. The Danish school system will be put into an international perspective and we will talk about why Denmark is lagging behind other European countries like the Netherlands, Sweden, and Malta when it comes to LGBTI+ inclusive schooling. Language : Danish.
Norm chritical school systems 18. August from 14:00–15:00 Tent 2 : Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera
Participants : Three young people from LGBTI+ Youth Location : Tent 2 : Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera
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TUESDAY 18/8
14:00–15:30 NONBINARY PEOPLE’S LEGAL RIGHTS
16:30–17:30 WE EXPECT A GREAT EVENT HERE
We’re lining up a strong panel of non-binary people to discuss the consequences of being nonbinary in a society that is created around binary genders. What challenges do nonbinary people face in the Danish society ? What opportunities would arise if nonbinary people were recognised as a third gender ? And how far are we from securing rights for nonbinary people in today’s Denmark ? Language : Danish.
Check online at facebook.com/copenhagenpride. Language : TBA.
Participants : TBA Location : Tent 4 : FannyAnn Eddy
14:30–16:00 KIDS’ HOUR Pride isn’t just an event for adults, which is why we’re inviting you to an hour of family fun for kids. First, we’ll have a singalong with Lise Ellevang on piano, then ‘Drag Queen Story Hour Denmark’ with Dallas King and DiDi Cancerella reading stories. Language : Danish. Participants : Dallas King and DiDi Cancerella (Drag Queen Story Hour Denmark) and Lise Ellevang Location : Tent 3 : Claude Cahun
15:00–16:00 PRIDE : A NEW PEOPLE’S RELIGION ? A pride parade is a public (and loud) celebration of the values that a democracy can’t be without : Tolerance, inclusivity, consideration for others. Collective confirmations of these values are often associated with the concept of a ‘people’s religion’ : Prides celebrate universal values as a public ritual, but they can also cause friction in society. They can be hijacked by businesses and political groups. What will it take to keep Pride as an open public ritual in the future ? Language : English. Participants : Interviewer : Lars Henriksen (Foreperson, Copenhagen Pride), Stefan Schwarzkopf (Associate Professor, Copenhagen Business School), Sine Nørholm Just (Professor, Roskilde University) and Jannick Friis Christensen (PhD Fellow, Copenhagen Business School) Location : Tent 1 : David Kato
15:30–16:30 QUALITY OF LIFE AND LEGAL GENDER REASSIGNMENT In Denmark we use our social security number in many situations, which is why trans children are often confronted with the issue of their legal gender not matching their appearance. This can be embarrassing and humiliating, and it excludes trans children and young people from communities. In 2018, the opportunity for legal gender reassignment for children and young people were a part of the VLAK government’s LGBTI+ action plan. In 2020, children and young people still do not have the possibility of legal gender reassignment. Language : Danish.
Participants : TBA Location : Tent 1 : David Kato
16:30–18:00 SABAAH’S PARENTS NETWORK Join us and hear minority ethnic parents and their LGBTI+ children talk about personal considerations and consequences they often face on their way to acceptance and self-acceptance. Language : Danish. Participants : Laeth Shir-Ali, Fadia Ahmad, and others Location : Tent 3 : Claude Cahun
17:00–18:30 INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVE : TRANS CHILDREN Trans children’s basic rights is an issued that causes a lot of debate and disagreement worldwide. Some countries are making great advances while others experience more restrictions. Access to medical treatment, legal protection, and freedom of gender expression are hard fought for rights that are easily lost. A panel of international experts on the subject of trans children will discuss and debate the state of things in different countries and try to find out what we can learn from each other. Language : English. Participants : Dr. Annie Pullen Sansfacon, Camilla Vivian, Debi Jackson, Birna Björg Gu∂mundsdóttir, Jo Hirst and Helge Sune Nymand Location : Tent 2 : Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera
18:00–19:00 LGBTI+ AND MENTAL HEALTH How do we increase the mental well-being and lessen minority stress for LGBTI+ people ? Too many LGBTI+ people struggle with mental health and experience minority stress, which affects all aspects of their life. We will discuss what can be done to improve the work already taking place in this area. Language : Danish. Participants : TBA Location : Tent 1 : David Kato
18:00–19:30 BDSM : SEX, CONSENT, AND BOUNDARIES
Participants : Helle Jacobsen (Programme Lead for gender, women and LGBTI rights, Amnesty International), Helge Sune Nyman (FSTB), Marie Elisabet Lind-Thomsen (FSTB), and various politicians TBA
Let’s talk about (kinky) sex ! BDSM relationships require clear communication and trust between all involved, but what does it mean exactly ? And how do you live out your fantasies in a safe way while respecting your partner(s)’s boundaries ? In this talk, you’ll learn about all the different ways to practice safe sex in a BDSM context, the dos and don’ts, and how to avoid common pitfalls during the act. There will also be time for anonymous questions, so please don’t hold back your questions about BDSM and kink. Language : English.
Location : Tent 2 : Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera
Participants : TBA
16:00–17:30 VAGINAL SEX 101
Location : Tent 4 : FannyAnn Eddy
In Vaginal Sex 101, norm critical sexologist and midwife Camilla Tved will discuss the vulva and vagina. We will discuss myths, body norms, vagina history – and a whole lot of sex involving vulva and vagina. NB : The event is aimed at anyone with a vagina, regardless of gender. Language : Danish. Participants : Camilla Tved Location : Tent 4 : FannyAnn Eddy
18:30–20:00 PRIDE MONOLOGUES House of International Theatre (HIT) presents a series of staged readings from contemporary, LGBTI+ theatre monologues. Language : English. Participants : TBA Location:Tent 3 : Claude Cahun
TUESDAY 18/8
19:00–20:00 NORM BREAKERS
20:30–22:00 WE EXPECT A GREAT EVENT HERE
We’re gathering a panel that knows what it means to not fit into the norms of gender, body and sexuality, to a discussion about how empowering it is to free yourself of others normative expectations. The panel will talk about when and how a norm breaking existence can be freeing and what it takes to thrive outside others’ norms and expectations. Language : Danish.
Check online at facebook.com/copenhagenpride. Language : TBA.
Participants : TBA Location : Tent 2 : Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera
19:30–20:30 THE FEMØ WOMEN’S CAMP This year, the The Femø Women’s Camp organisation had planned a big 50 year anniversary. Join us and hear why we’re still here. What is it that our women’s community does every year when we set up camp ? For a week, up to 100 women and children create something completely unique with themes like music, feminism, sport, family, creativity and women’s lives in international perspectives. Meet two women from the community. Language : Danish. Participants : TBA
Participants : TBA Location : Tent 3 : Claude Cahun
20:30–21:00 SALMON OF THE YEAR LGBTI+ Denmark is awarding this years Salmon Award. The Salmon is awarded to people, organisations, or others who throughout the year have swum against the current. Language : Danish. Participants : TBA Location : Tent 2 : Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera
20:00–21:30 WE EXPECT A GREAT EVENT HERE Check online at facebook.com/copenhagenpride. Language : TBA. Participants : TBA Location : Tent 4 : FannyAnn Eddy
Location : Tent 1 : David Kato
Kids' Hour 18. August from 14:30–16:00 Tent 3 : Claude Cahun
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TUESDAY 18/8
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EVENTS 16:30-18:00 RAINBOW TOUR IN THE TRAIL OF LGBTI+ HISTORY AT ASSISTENS CEMETERY In collaboration with Copenhagen Pride, Copenhagen Cemeteries are offering a free tour focused on more than 200 years of norm breaking sexuality, gender identity, and more. Did you know that the first person to change their gender in Denmark is buried at Assistens Cemetery ? Meet actress Emilie Rosing (1783-1811) who in men's’ clothing and androgynous style became a fashion icon, and the LGBTI+ opponents of the time : the chief of police, the gaol doctor, and the Minister of Justice. There are limited tickets so book in good time at Billetto.dk. Language : Danish. Organisers : Copenhagen Cemeteries
19:15-21:15 MIX COPENHAGEN 35TH ANNIVERSARY FILM This year, MIX COPENHAGEN LGBTI+ film festival celebrates its 35-year anniversary and kicks off the festivities during this year’s Pride. In collaboration with Copenhagen Pride, we are screening the film ‘Shake It All About’ which is part of the Danish queer film legacy that shines with strong performances from Mads Mikkelsen, Troels Lyby, and Charlotte Munck. After the film, the audience is invited to raise a glass of wine with us in the Asta Bar. See you in the dark ! Language : Danish. Organiser : Gintaras Vagelas (MIX Copenhagen) Location : Cinemateket, Gothersgade 55, 1123 Copenhagen
Participants : Moderator, Stine Helweg
Additional Information : Buy tickets at www.dfi.dk/cinemateket
Location : Assistens Kirkegård, Kapelvej 2, 2200 Copenhagen
20:00-22:00 RAINBOW DAD BY MIKKEL TRIER RYGÅRD
17:00-19:00 PRIDE RUN COPENHAGEN 2020 – SOCIALLY DISTANCED Pan Idræt & Copenhagen Frontrunners want to mark that there’s only one year until WorldPride and EuroGames 2021 by inviting you, your friends, family and colleagues to take part in this year’s big Pride Run Copenhagen 2020 event. This is a 5k walk and run event that will take you past the most important places for next year’s WorldPride and EuroGames. Anyone can join in. Put on a pair of running shoes or trainers and appropriate clothes. We have guides who will either run slowly or power walk if you prefer to walk the route. Language : Danish. Organiser : Copenhagen Frontrunners Trainer Team Location : Løbsportalen, Regnbuepladsen, 1550 Copenhagen Additional Information : Participation and more precise information by visiting https://bit.ly/2XJfVYx og click ”Deltager”. We'll have a raffle to win a Pride Run t-shirts.
A heart-breaking and grotesquely funny monologue about wanting to be a father as homosexual man. Daydreams meet autofiction, inspired by Mikkel Trier Rygård’s own experiences in Rainbow Land. Language : Danish. Organiser : Royal Danish Theatre Location : Lille Scene, Skuespilhuset, Sankt Annæ Pl. 36, 1250 Copenhagen
21:45-23:15 FIMFF NORDIC SHORT FILM SERIES Faroe Islands International Minority Film Festival (FIMFF) debuted in September 2017 in Tórshavn, the Faroe Islands. The film festival works for inclusion and diversity through film, art and talks. Additionally, they host ‘Drag Academy’, ‘Film lab’ and a youth program for students in year 8-10. At Copenhagen Pride Week 2020, FIMFF, with MIX COPENHAGEN and Copenhagen Pride, will show a series of new and previously shown short films. Language : Nordic films with English subtitles Organisers : Nadia Abraham (FIMFF) & Gintaras Vagelas (MIX COPENHAGEN) Location : Cinemateket, Gothersgade 55, 1123 Copenhagen Additional Information : Buy tickets at www.dfi.dk/cinemateket
Pride Run Copenhagen 2020 – socially distanced 18. August from 17:00–19:00 Løbsportalen, Regnbuepladsen, 1550 Copenhagen V
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WEDNESDAY 12:00–13:00 CBS BA AND MA SALON Amongst the BA and MA theses at Copenhagen Business School, there is research done by people without financial bias and with a passion for their subject. This is why we’ve created the CBS BA and MA salon where students can present their theses focused on subjects like LGBTI+, pride and diversity. Prepare yourself to be challenged on what you think you know. The goal is to educate and inspire broadly held opinions and assumptions from an academic perspective. Language : English. Participants : Students and two moderators from CBS Location : Tent 1 : David Kato
12:00–13:30 SCHOOLS MEETING LGBTI+ YOUTH PANEL Pride 2020 invites you to panel discussions with young LGBTI+ persons – aimed at 8.-9. graders and high schoolers. The students will watch the panels during school hours as a live audience or via live streaming. The panellists will begin with a presentation followed by question from and discussions with the students. The event is only for registered schools. Language : Danish. Participants : TBA Location : Tent 4 : FannyAnn Eddy
12:00–22:00 BIMBOS, DIVAS, DARLINGS, AND OTHER EXISTENTIAL OVER- AND UNDERTONES Solidarity is about the right to be who you are without being put into boxes that dictate limitations and predictability. It is also about personal freedom and the challenge of making it grow in all relations. Monday through Friday, the exhibition showcases artworks from the artists Anette Andersen and Bjørn Ignatius Øckenholt. All works are independent artworks working as parts of the whole exhibition. Language : Danish. Participants : Anette Andersen and Bjørn Ignatius Øckenholt Location : Tent 2 : Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera / Tent 4 : FannyAnn Eddy
13:30–14:30 PINKWASHING : CAPITALISM VS. ACTIVISM How do you act politically and as an activist in a capitalistic society ? Is it possible to balance the need for money with your political goals ? Should organisations show solidarity with smaller or other LGBTI+ organisations when applying for funds and grants ? Pink washing has been debated before, but it is only one of many intersections between capitalism and activism. Language : Danish. Participants : TBA Location : Tent 1 : David Kato
14:00–15:00 A PEEK INTO CRUISING CULTURE Are you curious about cruising culture ? Perhaps you’re new in the cruising community and want some useful insider knowledge ? Or maybe you’d just like to know more about what it means to cruise ? Then join us and experience Søren P. Rasmussen in full BLUF (Breeches, Leather, Uniform Fanclub) talk about the excitement, the hunt, the unexpected, the surprises, and the pleasure of cruising. Language : Danish. Participants : Søren P. Rasmussen (SLM Copenhagen) Location : Tent 2 : Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera
14:00–15:30 PERFECTLY UNPERFECT SEX #EQUALDESIRE
Bimbos, Divas, Darlings and other existential over- and undertones 17. – 21. August from 12:00 – 22:00 Tent 2 : Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera / Tent 4 : FannyAnn Eddy
Is dating possible if you have a disability ? Do you hide your disability on the first date ? How do you get help for sex ? Can you have children ? Do you want children ? Can you be bisexual ? Do you have a sexuality at all ? SUMH (the Association of Young people with Disabilities) will shine a light on sexuality and 49
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disabilities. You’ll have the opportunity to go on a date with a person with a disability and perhaps get answers to some of your questions and prejudices. Hear about perfectly unperfect sex and let yourself be challenged in your idea of the body by a young person with a disability. Language : Danish. Participants : Marie My (Project worker, SUMH), Volunteers in SUMH, and others Location : Tent 4 : FannyAnn Eddy
14:30–16:00 A SHAME IT’S ART Sabaah and the AIDS Foundation have asked some of Denmark’s best writers and cultural personalities to explore the idea of ‘shame’ in their art. They have worked with different kinds of shame. Through readings as a panel, they will take turns reading extracts of their own works, and then discuss the effect of shame on their art, the society, and the individual. Language : Danish. Participants : TBA Location : Tent 3 : Claude Cahun
15:00–16:00 CHALLENGES FOR BISEXUAL PEOPLE Project SEXUS clearly shows that bisexual/pansexual/fluid/biromantic etc people are at higher risks of developing physical and mental vulnerabilities. But why ? And how do we make the future less risky for bi+ people ? This is a panel discussion with representatives of different perspectives. Language : Danish. Participants : Nina Lildal-Schrøder and others Location : Tent 1 : David Kato
15:30–16:30 LGBTI+ COMMUNITY AND GLOBAL CRISES A debate about the effect of global crisis, such as COVID-19, on the LGBTI+ community in the Global South where LGBTI+ people are marginalised, persecuted, and discriminated against. How does a complete lockdown affect communities where most people are living hand to mouth ? How can LGBTI+ people get medical help during COVID-19 when they are already denied access to the healthcare system ? Language : English.
17:00–18:30 LGBTI+ IN THE DANISH REALM In collaboration with the Danish Institute for Human Rights), Humanity in Action Denmark are arranging an event focused on LGBTI+ rights and conditions in the Danish Realm. We will involve experts on the subject who will outline the general rights and conditions for LGBTI+ people in Denmark, Greenland, and the Faroe Islands. Additionally, we are inviting young activists from these countries’ communities to tell us about their activism, conditions, and opportunities. Language : English. Participants : TBA Location : Tent 2 : Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera
18:00–19:00 TRANS PEOPLE’S REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS Despite great advances for trans rights in the last few years, Denmark is still lagging in a lot of ways. Especially when it comes to trans gender and gender diverse people’s reproductive rights. Whether it’s fertilisation of eggs between partners or being registered under the right gender on the child’s birth certificate, there are still legal battles to win. We will debate the issue with fertility experts and policy makers as well as with a trans gender parent. Language : English. Participants : TBA Location : Tent 1 : David Kato
18:00–19:30 ASK THE SEXOLOGISTS Clinical sexologists from the Danish Association for Clinical Sexology offer their time and knowledge to answer your questions about sexology. The sexologists will start by answering some of the most common questions they get when doing consultations. The audience will be invited to take part, but you can write down your questions beforehand and they will be asked anonymously. Language : Danish. Participants : Clinical sexologists from the Danish Association for Clinical Sexology Location : Tent 4 : FannyAnn Eddy
Participants : Representatives from the AIDS Foundations, DFPA and Amnesty International
18:30–20:00 VILD MED SVANS – LIVE PODCAST
Location : Tent 2 : Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera
Experience Aleksander and Josias when they go live during Copenhagen Pride Week. They’ll talk the shame out of all the things we’ve spent most of our lives trying to repress. They’ll dive deep into private and personal experiences and will take a look at the world around them through rainbow glasses. They will share vulnerable moments, discussions, and tears, but also laughter, tenderness and obscure pop culture references to find a balance between the unfairness – and completely fabulousness – of being born a great big fag ! Language : Danish.
16:00–17:30 ANAL SEX : INTIMACY, SHAME, AND PRACTICALITIES At this workshop about anal sex, we will talk about practicalities around anal sex, but also focus on shame and intimacy. Why are bottoms shamed ? How do you talk about anal sex and how do you feel safe in the intimacy ? The workshop will be led by Tonny Bønløkke. Language : Danish. Participants : TBA Location : Tent 4 : FannyAnn Eddy
16:30–18:00 NORM CRITICISM IN THE LGBTI+ MOVEMENT The Norm Stormers have worked norm critically with anti-discrimination and anti-bullying in schools since 2012. Back then, norm criticism was a niche perspective that only few people worked with. This has changed and norm criticism is now a central perspective and goal for the LGBTI+ movement in Denmark. What do LGBTI+ activists think it means to work norm critically and how do we avoid watering down norm criticism ? This is what we will discuss with LGBTI+ activists who work norm critically. Language : Danish. Participants : LGBTI+ aktivists working with norm criticism Location : Tent 3 : Claude Cahun
Participants : Aleksander and Josias (Podcasters, Vild Med Svans) Location : Tent 3 : Claude Cahun
19:00–20:00 WOMEN’S LOVE OF WOMEN 2.0 The history about love between women will continue where we left off this winter. This time, we’ll focus on the 1970s Redstockings and the Lesbian Movement based on Pernille Ipsen’s current book 'Et Åbent Øjeblik'. Ipsen will talk about the thoughts of the time, rebellions and tolerance based on her own experience growing up with seven communal mothers who were all active in the women’s movement of the time. Language : Danish. Participants : Pernille Ipsen (Author, ”Et Åbent Øjeblik”) Location : Tent 2 : Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera
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19:30–20:30 CALLOUT ME MAYBE ?
20:30–22:00 MADE IN PAKISTAN : SHORT FILM
When is it okay to call someone out (point out someone’s problematic opinions) on statements that can be seen as offensive, libellous, or fundamentally wrong ? Language : Danish.
‘Made in Pakistan’ is a short film promoting independent film makers from Pakistan. Every year, Aks International Minorities Festival chooses a collection of short films by or about trans and queer people from Pakistan and it is shown internationally. The motivation behind the programme is not only to promote queer film art from Pakistan but also to create visibility and tell stories about life as queer or trans in Pakistan. Language : English.
Participants : Laeth Shir-Ali, Nafisa Fiidow, and others Location : Tent 1 : David Kato
Participants : Saadat Munir, Waqas Azis and Sarmad Khoosat
20:00–21:30 PRIDE BANKO EXTRAVAGANZA
Location : Tent 3 : Claude Cahun
Social distancing has never kept a drag queen from grabbing her balls ! True to tradition, Copenhagen Pride is collaborating with some of the naughtiest and most beautiful queens north of the Alps at the bi-annual event : PRIDE BINGO EXTRAVAGANZA. Join Chantal al Arab and her sisters for a bingo night you will never forget – even if you wanted to ! The game will be conducted in English. Language : English. Participants : Chantal Al Arab Location : Tent 4 : FannyAnn Eddy
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EVENTS 14:00 – 15:00 COVID-19 – AN EXCUSE TO VIOLATE LGBTI+ PEOPLE ?
17:30 – 19:00 EXPERIENCES FROM QUEER STARTUPS
At this webinar, we will discuss how police and courts in Uganda have used COVID-19 as an excuse to illegally arrest and imprison 20 LGBTI+ people. These 20 people ended up being imprisoned for 50 days without access to lawyers, vital medicine, etc. Some of Uganda’s leading activists will present the case and explain how, despite much opposition, they managed to get the 20 LGBTI+ people released. Language : English.
What barriers, challenges, and norms do queer start-ups experience in a time with increased focus on sustainability, inclusion, and entrepreneurship in Denmark ? Join us when DISIE and DareGender invite us to a panel discussion focused on experiences from queer start-ups. We’ll talk about the challenges entrepreneurs face when trying to gain access to markets, and how to handle additional barriers to establishing a start-up as a minority who does not conform to standards of gender and/or sexuality. Language : Danish.
Organisers : Sex & Samfund and Parliament's cross-political Network for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
Organisers : DISIE (Danish Institute for Sustainable Innovation & Entrepreneurship) and DareGender
Participants : Adrian Jjuuko (Solicitor and leader of Ugandan Human Rights Organisation HRAPF) and Frank Mugisha (leader of Ugandan umbrella organisation Sexual Minorities Uganda)
Location : DISIE, Volume, Enghavevej 80C, 2450 Copenhagen
Location : Online webinar
A heart-breaking and grotesquely funny monologue about wanting to be a father as homosexual man. Daydreams meet autofiction, inspired by Mikkel Trier Rygård’s own experiences in Rainbow Land. Language : Danish.
Additional information : Write to Lisbet Dinsen at ld@sexogsamfund.dk to receive an invitation to the webinar.
15:00 – 16:30 DIVERSITY IN SUSTAINABLE STARTUPS What does diversity mean for a sustainable future and sustainable entrepreneurs ? Why is it important to have a sustainable focus on diversity in startups ? And why is diversity especially important when creating professional, positive change ? Take part in the panel discussion when DISIE and DareGender discuss the importance of diversity in start-ups. The debate will be based on the panellists’ insight into and focus on the sustainability of diversity and inclusion. With the panel, we will try to shed light on and dismantle some of the barriers created by a society full of conscious and unconscious standards for gender and diversity. Language : Danish. Organisers : DISIE (Danish Institute for Sustainable Innovation & Entrepreneurship) and DareGender Location : DISIE, Volume, Enghavevej 80C, 2450 Copenhagen
20.00–22.00 RAINBOW DAD /BY MIKKEL TRIER RYGÅRD
Organiser : Royal Danish Theatre Location : Lille Scene, Skuespilhuset, Sankt Annæ Pl. 36, 1250 Copenhagen
THURSDAY 20/8
THURSDAY 12:00–13:00 NORM CRITICAL THINKING AT WORK
13:30–14:30 DEVELOPMENT POLITICAL SPOTLIGHT
Do you want to create a more diverse and inclusive working environment but don’t know where to start ? Join us and hear anthropologist Elin Ferm from the equality consultant business NORM give an introduction to norm critical thinking and how it can be used in an organisational context in order to turn good intention into real change. Language : English.
What does Denmark do in its development political work for LGBTI+ people ? When compared to Norway, Sweden and the Netherlands’ development political ventures in their own societies, it looks like Denmark has chosen a different strategy – investing in international mechanisms. What is the basis of this venture and where does Denmark want to go in the long run in terms of development political engagements ? Language : English.
Participants : Elin Ferm (anthropologist, NORM) Location : Tent 1 : David Kato
12:00–13:30 OUT, LOUD AND PROUD ? – LGBTQIA+ INCLUSION IN THE WORKPLACE What does it mean to bring your whole self to work ? What does it take to be an inclusive leader, colleague, team, organization ? The workshop will offer best practice in the field, and will be based on the participants' own experiences and challenges. Language : English. Participants : TBA Location : Tent 4 : FannyAnn Eddy
12:00–22:00 BIMBOS, DIVAS, DARLINGS, AND OTHER EXISTENTIAL OVER- AND UNDERTONES Solidarity is about the right to be who you are without being put into boxes that dictate limitations and predictability. It is also about personal freedom and the challenge of making it grow in all relations. Monday through Friday, the exhibition showcases artworks from the artists Anette Andersen and Bjørn Ignatius Øckenholt. All works are independent artworks working as parts of the whole exhibition. Language : Danish. Participants : Anette Andersen and Bjørn Ignatius Øckenholt Location : Tent 2 : Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera / Tent 4 : FannyAnn Eddy
Participants : Rasmus Prehn, Susanne Branner Jespersen, Line Brøgger Kjeldgaard and Jacqueline Bryld Location : Tent 1 : David Kato
14:00–15:00 LGBTI+ HEALTH – IS IT COMING ? Checkpoint and Huset for Køn, Krop og Seksualitet are a response to the established healthcare system and they offer safe healthcare for LGBTI+ people. But do these targeted healthcare systems serve LGBTI+ people adequately ? Or are there other areas that have been missed ? Have a listen when professionals look at the challenges faced by the target group and join the discussion when we look at the need for new efforts to secure better living conditions for LGBTI+ people. Language : Danish. Participants : TBA Location : Tent 2 : Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera
14:00–15:30 FERTILITY TREATMENT AND STARTING A FAMILY Starting a family as an LGBTI+ person involves a lot of challenges, and it can be difficult to navigate a system that prefers to play family with a mum, dad and kids. Norm critical midwife Camilla Tved will talk us through the central issues of the process : legislation, fertility treatment, social challenges, and what it’s like to start a family when you don’t see yourself reflected in others and are too visible and invisible at the same time. Questions and dialogue are encouraged. Language : Danish.
Bimbos, Divas, Darlings and other existential over- and undertones 17. – 21. August from 12:00 – 22:00 Tent 2 : Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera / Tent 4 : FannyAnn Eddy
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best practices. Language : English.
Location : Tent 4 : FannyAnn Eddy
Participants : Interviewer : Jannick Friis Christensen (PhD fellow, Copenhagen Business School), Dr. Anna Einarsdottir (Senior Lector, The York Management School, University of York) and Ulla Dalsgaard (Nordic Learning Partner at IBM, and Founder of the Danish LGBT Business Network)
14:30–16:00 LGBTI+ REFUGEES ON THE RUN How can Denmark take responsibility for LGBTI+ refugees on the run ? LGBT Asylum receives inquiries from LGBTI+ people all around the world who have fled from their country of origin due to their sexuality and/or gender identity, and are now living in local communities. The stories and cries for help that LGBT Asylum receives all point to one thing : LGBTI+ refugees are not safe in the local communities either. We will focus on Denmark’s responsibility. What about quota refugees and where do we have to do more ? Language : English. Participants : TBA Location : Tent 3 : Claude Cahun
15:00–16:00 WHAT DO THE POLITICIANS DO FOR YOUNG PEOPLE ? Young LGBTI+ people have lower well-being, quality of life, and higher rates of loneliness than young cis hetero people. So how will the politicians create better well-being and more security for young LGBTI+ people in Denmark ? That’s the question we’ll try to answer. We will look at what the government is currently doing and what new efforts they are planning. We will ask the politicians where they believe we need to act to create more well-being and safety for young LGBTI+ people in Denmark. Language : Danish. Participants : TBA Location : Tent 1 : David Kato
15:30–16:30 WHEN CHRISTIANITY FAILS For centuries, Christianity has misinterpreted people’s views on gender and sexuality, which has had serious consequences with people being imprisoned, tortured, and burned at the stake. Today, thousands of LGBTI+ people are experiencing discrimination and persecution all over the world. Christian opponents to LGBTI+ rights quote the bible. But you can’t blame the bible. The actual problem is mistranslations. All modern English translations of the bible should be revised. Language : English. Participants : TBA Location : Tent 2 : Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera
16:00–17:30 TOP TUNED AND SAFE TOP-OP Are you considering top-op (mastectomy) and do you want to know more about what it means and what experiences others have had before, during, and after ? We’ve gathered a small panel of nonbinary persons and trans men who have had surgery in different places around the world. You’ll be able to ask questions, which will hopefully make you feel safer. NB : This is an exchange of experiences, not a medical panel. Language : Danish. Participants : TBA Location : Tent 4 : FannyAnn Eddy
16:30–17:30 TALK : LGBTI+ IN EMPLOYEE NETWORKS Can you use an LGBTI+ employee network for more than sharing good food and venting your grievances ? Two experts are interviewed about the merits of these networks that are often criticised for having minimal influence on the improvement of working conditions for minorities. The networks often evolve into separate units that are excluded from other institutions. On the other hand, they can empower the diversity that would otherwise be cowed by more dominant workplace culture. We will discuss pros and cons as well as
Location : Tent 1 : David Kato
16:30–18:00 DANISH PRIDES The number of Prides in Denmark is increasing : Nørrebro, Odense, Fanø, Kolding, Aarhus, Viborg, Pride i Vest, Aalborg and København. Pride is a human rights demonstration for equal rights and social acceptance. Has Denmark reached the goal or are there still battles to fight ? Have we sold out on the values behind Pride and lost focus ? And what is the future for Danish prides ? Experience a discussion with panellists form different Danish prides. Language : Danish. Participants : Lars Henriksen (Copenhagen Pride), Martin Christensen (Aalborg Pride), Cecilie Rymer, (Kolding Pride), Christina Exner (Fanø Pride), Mona Linaa (Aarhus Pride), Edgar Anderson (Viborg Pride). Moderator : Michael Bager (Copenhagen Pride) Location : Tent 3 : Claude Cahun
17:00–18:30 YOUTH POLITICAL DEBATE : TOWARDS 2021 Next year, Copenhagen Pride is hosting WorldPride, which is why we have invited Parliament’s youth parties to a debate about political approached on the LGBTI+ area before Copenhagen 2021. We’ll talk about where Denmark is in terms of LGBTI+ rights, and how LGBTI+ people’s living conditions in Denmark can be improved. Will WorldPride in Copenhagen give us an opportunity to create more political awareness of LGBTI+ issues ? Language : Danish. Participants : TBA Location : Tent 2 : Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera
18:00–19:00 METUPRIDE AND THE TURKISH LGBTI+ SITUATION In 2019, nineteen LGBTI+ activists were put on trial in Ankara, accused of ‘breaching the assembly ban’ because they had partaken in an LGBTI+ Pride March at the Middle East Technical University. Police dispersed the crowds with pepper spray, tear gas and rubber bullets. Melike Balkan fra METU LGBTI+ Solidarity and Öykü Sidem Aydın, foreperson in the Ankara Bar Association’s group for LGBTI+ rights, will talk about the LGBTI+ situation in Turkey, about the METU case and how we, as an international community, can help. Language : English . Participants : Melike Balkan [they/them] (METU LGBTI+ Solidarity) and Öykü Sidem Aydın [they/them] (Foreperson, Ankara Bar Association’s group for LGBTI+ rights) Location : Tent 1 : David Kato
18:00–19:30 POLY RELATIONS What happens when we let go of the idea that monogamy is the only correct way of loving ? How can you learn to appreciate different kinds of love, deconstruct jealousy, and question your assumptions and expectations of romantic relations ? Is a partner always the most important relation in our life ? Language : Danish. Participants : TBA Location : Tent 4 : FannyAnn Eddy
THURSDAY 20/8
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EVENTS 18:30–20:00 RELIGION AND QUEER WELL-BEING : KENYA
17:00–20:30 THE PRIDE OF THE GLYPTOTEK
The interaction between religion, LGBTI+ rights and LGBTI+ people’s mental health plays a big part in a queer person’s quality of life. ‘Bridges of Love Alliance’ in Kenya builds bridges between queer identities, religion, and religious leaders. We will discuss how the alliance integrates these worlds in spite of taboo. We’ll explore why this unusual alliance is important in the fight for equality and the challenges arise, and we’ll show the participants how it works. Language : English.
Explore a world of divine ferocity, diverse love stories and norm-breaking family structures when the Glyptotek invites you to this year’s Pride. This evening, you will meet, among others, the polyamorous Dionysus, the asexual Athena, the seductive Pan, Aphrodite with her two fathers, and the hermaphroditic sphinx. Language : Danish.
Participants : Pastor Grace Wangechi Ngotho, Benjamin Wambua Kioko (gay activist) and Sylvia Atieno Otieno (lesbian artist)
Location : Glyptoteket, Dantes Plads 7, 1556 Copenhagen
Organiser : Glyptoteket
Location : Tent 3 : Claude Cahun
20:00–22:00 RAINBOW DAD BY MIKKEL TRIER RYGÅRD
19:00–20:00 TRANS ACTIVISM ACROSS GENERATIONS
A heart-breaking and grotesquely funny monologue about wanting to be a father as homosexual man. Daydreams meet autofiction, inspired by Mikkel Trier Rygård’s own experiences in Rainbow Land. Language : Danish.
As trans people, we should have access to our history, to know the fight that trans people before us have fought, and to learn from history and each other. This talk will be about trans activism that stretches over more than three decades. How has trans identity been defined and expressed through time ? What are the similarities between the challenges we’ve faced ? How has cis allyship evolved ? And what can we learn by sharing our experiences across generations ? Language : English.
Organiser : Royal Danish Theatre Location : Lille Scene, Skuespilhuset, Sankt Annæ Pl. 36, 1250 Copenhagen
Participants : Elizabeth Japsen, Ferndan Milán, Elias Magnild and Nico Miskow Friborg Location:Tent 2 : Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera
19:30–20:30 MEET THE AROMANTIC SPECTRUM A lot of people have heard about asexuality, but meeting people who don’t see themselves in romantic relations, romcoms, and the eternal search for the one and only can still cause confusion and mistrust. The Asexual Association Denmark will shed light on the term ‘aromantic’ and the difference between asexuality and aromanticism. Meet a panel of aromantics with different sexual orientations and hear about their experiences, their attitude toward romance, dating, and society’s focus on the one and only. Language : Danish. Participants : Asexual Association Denmark Location : Tent 1 : David Kato
20:00–21:30 FTF CONVERSATIONAL SALON In this conversational salon, we’ll focus on what it means to be a woman who likes women. The panel will start by sharing their own stories, and the audience is invited to ask questions, share experiences, and put into words the thoughts you have when you’re KtK. It might be about sexual health, taboo, shame, prejudices about sex drive or experiences of invisibility. Language : Danish. Participants : TBA Location : Tent 4 : FannyAnn Eddy
20:30–22:00 QUEER PORN AND EROTICA WITH MIX CPH It can be difficult to navigate the porn jungle of the internet, especially for queer people. So we’ve invited MIX COPENHAGEN to talk about queer porn and erotica. What makes this genre or porn special ? Every year, MIX COPENHAGEN presents a sex-positive and diverse queer short film programme called ‘This Is How We Do It’, which informs, entertains, and excites. At this year’s Copenhagen Pride Week, MIX COPENHAGEN will talk about their work with representation, sexuality, and gender in queer porn. Language : Danish. Participants : MIX COPENHAGEN Location : Tent 3 : Claude Cahun
Pride at Glyptoteket 20. August from 17:00–20:30 Glyptoteket, Dantes Plads 7, 1556 Copenhagen
FRIDAY 21/8
FRIDAY 12:00–13:00 METRONORMATIVITY ?
we’re still lacking in diversity in Denmark. You’ll be able to ask the panel questions and get advice on life as a young LGBTI+ person. Language : Danish.
LGBT+ Denmark focuses on the amazing LGBTI+ work and activism that is happening outside the capital and we’ll talk about how to make life good for LGBTI+ people outside the big cities. Language : Danish.
Participants : TBA
Participants : LGBT+ Denmark
14:30–16:00 DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Location : Tent 1 : David Kato
12:00–13:30 SCHOOLS MEETING LGBTI+ YOUTH PANEL Pride 2020 invites you to panel discussions with young LGBTI+ persons – aimed at 8.-9. graders and high schoolers. The students will watch the panels during school hours as a live audience or via live streaming. The panellists will begin with a presentation followed by question from and discussions with the students. The event is only for registered schools. Language : Danish. Participants : TBA Location : Tent 4 : FannyAnn Eddy
12:00–22:00 BIMBOS, DIVAS, DARLINGS AND OTHER EXISTENTIAL OVER- AND UNDERTONES Solidarity is about the right to be who you are without being put into boxes that dictate limitations and predictability. It is also about personal freedom and the challenge of making it grow in all relations. Monday through Friday, the exhibition showcases artworks from the artists Anette Andersen and Bjørn Ignatius Øckenholt. All works are independent artworks working as parts of the whole exhibition. Language : Danish. Participants : Anette Andersen and Bjørn Ignatius Øckenholt Location : Tent 2 : Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera / Tent 4 : FannyAnn Eddy
13:30–14:30 AGE, LABOUR MARKET, AND LGBTI+ A group of middle-aged and elderly LGBTI+ people have experienced challenges when looking for a job, or have experienced discrimination in their jobs, which have led to being let go or quitting. They will share a selection of their personal experiences and thoughts on these experiences and invite you to ask questions, comment, and contribute with your own experiences. Language : Danish. Participants : TBA Location : Tent 1 : David Kato
14:00–15:00 DISCRIMINATION WITHIN THE LGBTI+ COMMUNITY Discrimination within the LGBTI+ community is a consistent problem. How are society’s discrimination and phobias reflected in the LGBTI+ community, and how does ethnicity and status factor in ? Hear from LGBTI+ people from both minority and majority positions as they share their experiences with discrimination and phobias. What challenges do they face in the night life and in romantic relations ? And how are power dynamics expressed when it comes to ethnicity and asylum, refugee and citizen status ? Language : English . Participants : TBA Location : Tent 2 : Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera
14:00–15:30 YOUNG IN 2020 Are you interested in life as a young LGBTI+ person in 2020, then join us and hear different young people talk about their lives. You’ll learn about life as a young person and what it’s like to break the norms of gender identity, gender expression, and/or sexuality in 2020. Together they will give reasons why
Location : Tent 4 : FannyAnn Eddy
Diversity is messy, challenging, and essential. Additionally, diversity is also an essential reality. Diversity without inclusion will most likely end in complete chaos. Let’s explore how the movement and flexibility of inclusivity can help us reap the rewards of diversity. Language : English . Participants : Deepak Kashyap [he/him] (Councillor/therapist, and diversity and inclusion expert) Location : Tent 3 : Claude Cahun
15:00–16:00 LGBTI+ SAFETY AT THE DOCTOR’S As an LBGTI+ person, seeing the doctor can be a challenge. You might experience that the doctor doesn’t know enough about LGBTI+ health or that the doctor either overlooks or hyperfocuses on your LBGTI+ identity. This means that many LGBTI+ people use the healthcare system less than the rest of the population – and this creates an inequality in health. We will ask what doctors can do to create more inclusive practices. How can you, as an LGBTI+ person feel more at ease going to the doctor ? Language : Danish. Participants : TBA Location : Tent 1 : David Kato
15:30–16:30 FEMME, FABULOUS, AND MALE VOL. 2 We continue to explore femininity in men through conversations between airy-fairy, femme, feminine, and eccentric men. Being feminine as a man largely has negative connotations, which is why we want to explore and celebrate femme guys ; when are you most comfortable, where do you buy stilettos in all sizes, and how much glitter is too little glitter ? We’ll continue and expand the conversation from Winter Pride 2020. Language : Danish. Participants : TBA Location : Tent 2 : Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera
16:00–17:30 THE TRUTH ABOUT SURROGACY There are still many misunderstandings about surrogacy. Is it human trafficking ? Oppression of women ? Designer children ? How does the surrogate feel ? How are the children ? Is it illegal ? Here you’ll get all the answers. Whether you’re for or against surrogacy, we encourage you to join us and ask questions. The panel will consist of a former surrogate mother, a teenager with two fathers and the foreperson of DARE. Language : Danish. Participants : Mikkel Raahede and Louise Traberg Smidt Location : Tent 4 : FannyAnn Eddy
16:30–17:30 A CHAT WITH THE MINISTER FOR EQUALITY We’ll have a chat with the Minister for Equality about the Social Democratic government’s LGBTI+ visions. What happens when the former government’s action plan runs out in 2021 and what new actions can we expect to see from the Minister for Equality ? Language : Danish. Participants : Mogens Jensen Location : Tent 1 : David Kato
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FRIDAY 21/8
16:30–18:00 SEX IN THE DANISH NATIONAL CHURCH ?
19:00–20:00 ANTI LGBTI+ MOVEMENT IN POLAND
Clinical sexologist Tonny Bønløkke Hertz meets with two pastors from the Danish National Church and talks to them about guilt, shame, and sex. Language : Danish.
In 2019 it was reported that several places in Poland had introduced so-called ‘LGBTI+ free zones’ with support from extreme-right groups. This has had massive consequences for the country’s LGBTI+ people who are facing political opposition as well as societal condemnation. Hear Polish scientists and activists from Warsaw and Lublin talk about their experiences and the continued fight for equal rights. Language : English.
Participants : Tonny Bønløkke Hertz and others Location : Tent 3 : Claude Cahun
17:00–18:30 STATUS ON COPENHAGEN 2021 In a year, Copenhagen Pride and Pan Idræt (sports) will host WorldPride and EuroGames in Copenhagen – and we’re definitely not the only ones excited to experience Copenhagen 2021 ! As a prelude to the giant event next year, we’ve invited the Directors for human rights, culture and sports to talk about their plans. Language : Danish and English. Participants : Ayhan Can (Director of Sports, Copenhagen 2021), Aron LeFevre (Director of Human Rights, Copenhagen 2021) and Sasha Carlson (Coordinator of Culture, Copenhagen 2021) Location : Tent 2 : Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera
18:00–19:00 FAT AND QUEER – SOLIDARITY AGAINST FAT PHOBIA We want to talk about one of the blind spots in the rainbow solidarity, obesity. Body shaming is alive and well in the Danish LGBTI+ community and life as a double minority means more challenges. The fight against fat phobia is a lot like the fight against homophobia and transphobia, so how do we create a common solidarity ? What structural challenges are you faced with as a fat LGBTI+ person ? How can we support each other and create safety and inclusion for fat people ? Language : Danish.
Participants : Katarzyna Malinowska, Alicja Sienkiewicz, Nina Matusik, Dawid Wojtyczka and Julia Maciocha Location : Tent 2 : Marsha P. Johnson & Sylvia Rivera
19:30–20:30 ERASURE OF QUEERS WITH DISABILITIES The LGBTI+ community prides itself by being open and accessible for all, but the reality is that when it comes to LGBTI+ people with disabilities, we are often overlooked. Descriptions of events rarely include information about venue accessibility, and if it they do, it’s often because people with crip experiences have pointed it out. It is not actively considered how to avoid reproducing ableist structures that make it unsafe for queers with disabilities to join. Language : English. Participants : TBA Location : Tent 1 : David Kato
20:00–21:30 DRAG FOR BEGINNERS
Participants : TBA
We’re repeating the success of Drag for Beginners ! Are you crazy about drag as well ? Then join us and create your own drag persona. Do you want to be transformed or transform yourself ? This time you’ll be able to do your own makeup while some of Copenhagen’s most popular drag queens speak. Bring your own makeup and mirror. Chaired by Chantal al Arab. Language : English.
Location : Tent 1 : David Kato
Participants : Chantal al Arab
18:00–19:30 SAFESPACE PILOT PROJECT
Location : Tent 4 : FannyAnn Eddy
In this presentation, Camilla Tved, Amalie Otkjær and Charlie Hedman from 'Huset for Køn, Krop & Seksualitet' explore what the ‘Saferspace’ conversation package for trans and nonbinary people contains, and why it is important that we have an offer for conversations outside of 'Center for Kønsidentitet'. There will be examples of how the conversation package can be used and what the different parts of the package contains. The panellists will also talk about the preliminary experiences with the project. Language : Danish. Participants : Camilla Tved (midwife & sexologist), Amalie Otkjær (Psychologist) og Charlie Hedman (Psychologist) – all from Huset for Køn, Krop & Seksualitet
20:30–22:00 ARTEM SIGNATUR NIGHT X PRIDE This evening gives space and time to young queers, and will feature three artists from the LGBTI+ community. ARTEM creates cross-artistic experiences and is a platform for unestablished artists to share their works. Language : Danish. Participants : TBA Location : Tent 3 : Claude Cahun
Location : Tent 4 : FannyAnn Eddy
19:00–20:00 BRYAN RICE : LIVE & INTIMATE An intimate concert with the Rainbow Award winning singer-songwriter Bryan Rice. Bryan will tell stories from his life as an international pop singer, the ups and downs of his life and career, about being a public LGBTI+ person, and a rainbow family father. He will perform his greatest hits, such as the evergreen ‘No Promises’, the Eurovision runner-up ‘Breathing’, ‘Homeless Heart’, ‘Can’t Say I’m Sorry’ and those of his songs that give thoughts for reflection. You will get the chance to ask questions and sing along. Language : Danish. Participants : Bryan Rice Location : Tent 3 : Claude Cahun
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EVENTS 20:00–22:00 RAINBOW DAD BY MIKKEL TRIER RYGÅRD A heart-breaking and grotesquely funny monologue about wanting to be a father as homosexual man. Daydreams meet autofiction, inspired by Mikkel Trier Rygård’s own experiences in Rainbow Land. Language : Danish. Organiser : Royal Danish Theatre Location : Lille Scene, Skuespilhuset, Sankt Annæ Pl. 36, 1250 Copenhagen
SATURDAY 22/8
DIGITAL
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PRIDE SHOW
18:30-19:30 DIGITAL COPENHAGEN PRIDE PARADE 2020
19:45-21:45 COPENHAGEN PRIDE SHOW 2020
No gatherings ? No problem ! Even though we won’t be able to have the iconic parade through the streets the way we know and love, we’re proud to have found a digital solution that will be both festive, educational, and inspiring – and which will also focus on some of the important things that have led to the need for a pride march. Language : Danish / English.
This year we’re once again turning it up on the Saturday night – this time in a completely unique way that will keep your eyes on the screen and leave you speechless. Like everything else, the Pride Show has gone digital : We’re looking forward to welcoming you to Denmark’s first XR experience. XR stands for eXtended Reality and will combine show, people, and technology into one total experience. Language : Danish / English.
Participants : Activists, organisations, companies, politicians, the general public, and many, many more. Location : Watch the parade at www.copenhagenpride.dk
Hosts : Mai Simón Lifschitz, Veninderne (Chantal Al Arab, Jumbo Jette, Nicholas Nybro, Athena Lady) and Megan Moore Location : Watch the Copenhagen Pride Show at www.copenhagenpride.dk
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EVENTS 20:00–22:00 RAINBOW DAD BY MIKKEL TRIER RYGÅRD A heart-breaking and grotesquely funny monologue about wanting to be a father as homosexual man. Daydreams meet autofiction, inspired by Mikkel Trier Rygård’s own experiences in Rainbow Land. Language : Danish. Organiser : Royal Danish Theatre Location : Lille Scene, Skuespilhuset, Sankt Annæ Pl. 36, 1250 Copenhagen
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