Nordics for Equality

In celebration of WorldPride 2025, join the Nordic Embassies in Washington for an insightful discussion on LGBTQI+ policy in the Nordic countries, featuring artists, parliamentarians, and activists. Speakers will discuss how they work to promote LGBTQI+ rights in their respective countries and how they use art, politics, and activism as levers for change. 

Wednesday, June 4, 2025
5:00-7:00 pm

Royal Norwegian Embassy
2720 34th St NW
Washington, D.C., 20008

Please register for free below
(limited capacity)

5:00-6:00 pm:
Panel Discussion in the Atlantic Hall

Speakers:

Bjarndís Helga Tómasdóttir, Chair, The National Queer Organization of Iceland

Ulrika Westerlund, Parliamentarian and spokesperson for LGBTQI+ rights, and previously at RFSL (Swedish Federation for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Rights)

Petter Wallenberg, Artist, author, director, human rights activist, songwriter, and music producer

Philip Khokhar, US Correspondent, Danish Broadcasting Corporation (DR)

Devin Dwyer, Senior Washington Reporter, ABC News (Moderator)

Additional speakers to be announced

6:00-7:00 pm:
Reception in the Embassy garden
(Weather permitting)