The Parliament of Finland and the Political Parties of Finland for Democracy – Demo Finland have the pleasure to invite you to the 10th Anniversary Seminar of Demo Finland ”Dialogue as a means of reconciliation” on the occasion of the International Day of Democracy on the 15th September

Keynote speech will be given by Richard Youngs, an expert on democracy support and the European Union’s foreign policy (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Europe). Other invited speakers include president Tarja Halonen and politicians from Demo Finland’s partner countries (Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Tunisia) and Finland.

Tuesday 15th September, 8:30 – 12:45 Venue: Auditorium, Annex of the Parliament, Arkadiankatu 3, 00100 Helsinki

8:30 Arrivals and morning coffee 9:00 Opening remarks Mr. Mauri Pekkarinen, I vice-speaker of the Parliament (Centre) 9:15 Keynote speech Dr Richard Youngs, Carnegie Europe & University of Warwick 9:45 Democracy and the role of political parties in Finnish development policy Ms Lenita Toivakka, Minister for International Trade & Development (National Coalition Party) 10:00 Parties and the Parliament as supporters of democracy Mr Eero Heinäluoma, Member of Parliament (Social Democrats) 10:15 Panel discussion I on the political participation of youth Mr Simon Elo, Member of Parliament (The Finns), Ms Maria Ohisalo, Vice-president of the Party (Greens) and young MPs from Tunisia and Sri Lanka Comments by Mr Roel von Meijenfeldt Moderated by Ms Sari Varpama, Special Adviser (Demo Finland) 11:00 Break 11:15 Panel discussion II on equality in politics Hon. Susan Lyimo, Member of Parliament (Chadema, Tanzania); President Tarja Halonen; Ms Eva Biaudet, Member of Parliament (Swedish People’s Party); Mr Paavo Arhinmäki, Member of Parliament (Left Alliance); Ms Sari Essayah, Member of Parliament (Christian Democrats) Comments by Dr Ave Maria Semakafu, Coordinator (Tanzania Women Cross-party Platform) Moderated by Ms Sari Varpama, Special Adviser (Demo Finland) 12:15 Launch of the anniversary publication and final remarks Ms Heli Järvinen, Chairperson of Demo Finland, Member of Parliament (Greens) Ms Tiina Kukkamaa-Bah, Executive Director (Demo Finland)

You are also most warmly welcome to raise a glass with us to celebrate the 10-year journey!

17:00 – 19:00 10th Anniversary Reception Venue: Sokos Hotel Presidentti, Banquet Hall Sylvi

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