Pink Rose () is the first political
LGBT
' is an initialism that stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender. In use since the 1990s, the initialism, as well as some of its common variants, functions as an umbrella term for sexuality and gender identity.
The LGBT term ...
association in Finland. It was formed during the 2004
Helsinki Pride
Helsinki Pride is an LGBT pride event in Helsinki, Finland. The event takes place during the last week of June.
The event lasts all week and is usually held the week after midsummer. On Monday, the program opens, and during the week there are u ...
by Jani Ryhänen, who is currently serving as president. The day the association formed, the second vice president of the
Social Democratic Party of Finland
The Social Democratic Party of Finland (SDP, fi, Suomen sosialidemokraattinen puolue ; sv, Finlands socialdemokratiska parti), shortened to the Social Democrats ( fi, link=no, Sosiaalidemokraatit; sv, link=no, Socialdemokrater) and commonly kno ...
and Minister of Labour,
Tarja Filatov
Tarja Filatov (born 9 August 1963 in Hämeenlinna) is a Finnish member of Parliament representing the Häme constituency since 1995, and a former government minister. She belongs to the Social Democratic Party of Finland (SDP), and since February ...
joined.
See also
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LGBT rights in Finland
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) rights in Finland are among the most advanced in Europe. According to an annual ILGA report, Finnish LGBT legislation is among the most extensive and developed legislations in Europe. Compared to fe ...
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List of LGBT rights organisations
This is a list of LGBT rights organizations around the world. For social and support groups or organizations affiliated with mainstream religious organizations, please see '' List of LGBT-related organizations and conferences''. For organization ...
External links
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Jani Ryhänen's blog*
LGBT political advocacy groups in Finland
2004 establishments in Finland
Organizations established in 2004
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