#StopHatredNow is an intercultural and anti-racist week-long platform organised once a year by several art and intercultural organisations. The platform strives to create discourse and offers tools to create a more inclusive, diverse and feminist art field; inclusivity, diversity, non-discrimination, accessibility and social as well as ecological sustainability are issues that determine the future of every art and cultural institution.
Most of the events will be held online and streamed via Zoom. All streaming links will be published on this page closer to date.
The events are held in English or Finnish. The language of each event is written in the program found below. All events are free of charge.
#StopHatredNow is aimed at individual artists, cultural influencers, and institutions of art and culture, but anyone interested in the topics is welcome. The #StopHatredNow week starts on Monday 12th May 2025 with the Institution Day, which is developed especially for those working with and at art and culture institutions. The day proposes protocols, offers tools and support.
Schedule / Aikataulu
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LIVE AT TAITEEN EDISTÄMISKESKUS IN HAKANIEMI (Hakaniemenranta 6)
Register for the Institution Day here.
09:00–09:20 (EEST)
Welcome words by Sonya Lindfors (UrbanApa), Maija Lummepuro (OKM) & Kaisa Rönkkö (Taike)
ENG + Print interpreting09:20–09:50 (EEST)
KEYNOTE | New standards of leadership: Global shifts, local impacts
By Tatu Hey
ENG + Print interpreting09:50–10:00 (EEST) BREAK
10:00–10:10 (EEST)
INTRODUCTION TO PANEL DISCUSSION | What are the upcoming changes in the big institutions that aim to sustain the cultural landscapes in Finland? Presentation on The Cultural Policy Report & merging of Taike and KAVI
By Kimmo Aulake
ENG + Print interpreting10:10–11:00 (EEST)
PANEL | Why we need diversity – on changing ecosystems and institutional resilience
Panelists: Kimmo Aulake (OKM), Thomas de Mallet Burgess (Finnish National Opera and Ballet), Emma Beverley (HIAP) and H Ouramo (Art school Maa)
Moderator: Sonya LIndfors
ENG + Print interpreting11:00–11:20 (EEST)
INTERACTIVE Q&A
with Monica Gathuo, Kemê Pellicer & Sonya Lindfors
ENG + Print interpreting11:20–12:20 (EEST) SELF-PROVIDED LUNCH BREAK
There is a lunch canteen at Taike and multiple restaurants in walking distance12:20–12:30 (EEST)
WELCOME BACK & ACTIVATION12:30–13:45 (EEST)
PANEL DISCUSSION | Accountability for hope and resilience
Panelists: Kihwa-Endale, Saara Mahbouba & Giovanna Esposito
Moderator: Monica Gathuo
ENG + Print interpreting13:45–14:00 (EEST) BREAK
14:00–15:00 (EEST)
ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS IN SMALL GROUPS
PIENRYHMÄKESKUSTELUT#1
Art and Money – How to fund arts in the future?
Facilitated by Henri Terho (Taike) & Tero Nauha (UniArts)
ENG#2
Muuttuva maailma, muuttuvat tarpeet – taideinstituutioiden vastuu kriisiaikana
Fasilitaattorina Maija Lummepuro (OKM) & Sonya Lindfors (UrbanApa)
ENG#3
Tilaa taiteilijuuteen – kohti saavutettavampia instituutioita
Fasilitoijina Maija Karhunen (Kulttuuri kaikille -palvelu) & Riikka Hänninen (Taiteilijan taikasauva -hanke)
FIN + tekstitulkkaus#4
Blueprint to a more diverse and inclusive leadership
Facilitated by Cansu Pylkkänen & Alex Kollerová (Globe Art Point)
ENG15:00–15:10 (EEST) BREAK
15:10–15:30 (EEST)
WRAP UP & THANK YOUS FOR THE INSTITUTIONAL DAY17:00–19:00 (EEST)
ONSITE WORKSHOP | Whiteness workout (for white people)
Facilitated by Lehmus Murtomaa
ENG / FIN / SVE
Held live at Nordic Culture Point’s library at Kaisaniemi
Register by filling this form17:30–18:30 (EEST)
ONLINE WORKSHOP | How to navigate the new alien laws – support workshop for artists dealing with Migri
by Julia Hsiao-Pei Liao
ENG
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PROGRAM ONLINE IF NOT OTHERWISE STATED
10:00–10:10 (EEST)
Welcome words by Sonya Lindfors
ENG10:10–10:30 (EEST)
ARTISTIC CONTRIBUTION
by Circle Poetry Collective
ENG10:30–10:35 (EEST) BREAK
10:35–11:15 (EEST)
KEYNOTE | Repairing relations – ecosystems of hope and solidarity by Taru Elfving
ENG11:15–11:30 (EEST) BREAK
11:30–12:45 (EEST)
KEYNOTE | We need art education!by Radikale Töchter
ENG / pre-recorded with subtitles12:45–13:15 (EEST) LUNCH BREAK
13:15–14:45 (EEST)
PANEL DISCUSSION | On the relations of art education, equity and diversity
Panelists: Dimitri Paile, Jade Lönnqvist & Hanna Backer Johnsen
Moderator: Julian Owusu
ENG + print interpreting14:45–15:00 (EEST) BREAK
15:00–16:15 (EEST)
KEYNOTE | AI – What is not there
by Nadia Nadesan
Host: Ceyda Berk-Söderblom
ENG17:00–18:30 (EEST)
LIVE DISCUSSION | Slippery slope – the decline of art, DEI and critical thinking
Panelists: Mia Wennerstrand, Bassam el Baroni & Fiona ‘Elōne
Moderator: Sonya Lindfors
ENG
LIVE AT TEKSTIN TALO (Lintulahdenkatu 3) -
PROGRAM ONLINE IF NOT OTHERWISE STATED
10:00–10:10 (EEST)
Welcome words by Sonya Lindfors
ENG10:10–10:30 (EEST)
ARTSTIC CONTRIBUTION: READING
by Elham Rahmati
ENG10:30–10:35 (EEST) BREAK
10:35–11:15 (EEST)
KEYNOTE + Q&A | Decolonizing institutions – working towards equity, intersectionality & community building
by Ulrika Flink
ENG11:15–11:30 (EEST) BREAK
11:30–12:40 (EEST)
DISCUSSION | Yhteisön rakentaminen ja huolenpito
Panelistit: Maija Lindström, Sophia Wekesa & Eevi Tolvanen
Moderaattori: Isa Hukka
FIN + viittomakielentulkkaus12:40–13:15 (EEST) BREAK
13:15–14:30 (EEST)
PANEL DISCUSSION | Where do the conflicts lie in solidarity? Navigating frictions and friendships
Panelists: Vishnu Vardhani Rajan, Aman Askarizad & Shareef Askar
Moderator: Dahlia El Broul
ENG14:30–14:40 (EEST) BREAK
14:40–16:00 (EEST)
PANEL DISCUSSION | Are we there yet – next steps in representation on stages?
Panelistit: Noora Karjalainen, Yolanda Correa & TBA
Moderaattori: Sonya Lindfors
FIN + viittomakielentulkkaus17:00–19:00 (EEST)
LIVE GATHERING | On resilience, conflict navigation and hope
Host: UrbanApa
@ Globe Art Point (Malminkatu 5)
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PROGRAM ONLINE IF NOT OTHERWISE STATED
09:30–09:45 (EEST)
Welcome words by Sonya Lindfors
ENG09:45–10:30 (EEST)
TALK | Indigenous justice now!
by TBA
ENG10:30–10:35 (EEST) BREAK
10:35–11:15 (EEST)
KEYNOTE + Q&A | Shifting perspectives – a historical perspective to struggles and resilience
By TBA
ENG11:15–11:30 (EEST) BREAK
11:30–12:45 (EEST)
PANEL DISCUSSION | global & local – the delusion of isolation
Panelists: Elham Rahmati, Eva Gallegos (Otroas feminismos) & TBA
Moderator: Monica Gathuo
ENG12:45–13:15 (EEST) LUNCH BREAK
13:15–14:30 (EEST)
PANEL DISCUSSION | Working through pain, rage & love
Panelists: Ritni Raste Pieski, Louna Sbou & TBA
Moderator: Amando Perlo
ENG + sign language interpreting14:30–15:00 (EEST) BREAK
15:00–16:00 (EEST)
PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A | On freedom & responsibility – the artists’ role in a changing world
Panelists: Anna Näkkäläjärvi-Länsman, Bentality & Reetta Näätänen
Moderator: Renaz Ebrahimi
ENG -
PROGRAM ONLINE IF NOT OTHERWISE STATED
09:30–09:40 (EEST)
Welcome words by Sonya Lindfors
ENG09:40–10:00 (EEST)
PRESENTATION | Kiila Album
ENG / pre-recorded with subtitles10:00–10:20 (EEST)
ARTISTIC CONTRIBUTION
by Eugenie Touma van der Meulen
ENG10:20–11:00 (EEST)
TBA11:00–11:45 (EEST)
ARTISTIC TALK
by Lara Salous
moderated by Micol Curatolo
ENG11:45–12:00 (EEST)
END OF THE #SHN STREAM & GOODBYES
With Sonya Lindfors & Kemê Pellicer
ENG12:30–14:00 ONLINE WORKSHOP | Dreaming of (im)possible futures – collective dreaming practices
Fasilitator: Sonya Lindfors
ENG / FIN
Register by filling this form
Speakers / Puhujat
Alexandra Kollerová
Ali Akbar Mehta
Aman Askarizad
Anna Karima Wane
Ánnámáret
Armando Perla
Bassam El Baroni
Bentality
Cansu Pylkkänen
Ceyda Berk-Söderblom
Circle Poetry Collective
Dahlia El Broul
Dimitri Paile
Eevi Tolvanen
Elham Rahmati
Emma Beverley
Eugenie Touma van der Meulen
Eva Catalina Gallegos Beltrán
Fiona 'Elōne
Giovanna Esposito Yussif
H Ouramo
Hanna Backer Johnsen
Helga West
Isa Hukka
Jade Lönnqvist
Julia Hsiao-Pei Liao
Julian Owusu
Kemê Pellicer
Kihwa-Endale
Kimmo Aulake
Lara Salous
Lehmus Murtomaa
Louna Sbou
Maija Karhunen
Maija Lindström
Maija Lummepuro
Mia Wennerstrand
Micol Curatolo
Monica Gathuo
Nadia Nadesan
Noora Karjalainen
Nora Sayyad
Radikale Töchter
Reetta Näätänen
Renaz Ebrahimi
Riikka Hänninen
Ritni Ráste Pieski
Saara Mahbouba
Shareef Askar
Sonya Lindfors
Sophia Wekesa
Taru Elfving
Tatu Hey
Tero Nauha
Thomas de Mallet Burgess
Ulrika Flink
Vishnu Vardhani Rajan
Yolanda Correa