Recent cases of sexual harassment and other forms of behavior considered as sexist in relation to the asylum seekers in Europe have prompted discussions around gendered challenges of migration, and the security of individuals and societies at large. At the same time it is also crucial to remember that Finland has a long history of interaction-level violence, including sexualized violence. It is very important to arouse scholarly discussion on these issues and to set out measures that increase human safety.

“The Future Positive” symposium is inspired by Martha Nussbaum’s ideas of human capabilities, and focuses, in particular, on bodily integrity. In the symposium Martha Nussbaum will give a keynote entitled as “Ethics and Justice – Defining the Principles in Promoting Equality and Non-Violence in a Globalized World.”

The symposium provides an opportunity to network and establish contacts with a community of colleagues engaged in this thematic area.

The symposium is free of charge, and is supported by the University of Oulu.

Please register by June 9th here; https://futurepositivesymposium.wordpress.com/registration/

The updated program can be found here: https://futurepositivesymposium.wordpress.com/programme/

More information: https://futurepositivesymposium.wordpress.com/

Contact e-mail: futurepositive(at)oulu.fi

We look forward to welcoming you to Oulu!

On behalf of the Organization and Scientific Committee, Mervi Heikkinen, Seija Jalagin, Anna Rönkä and Vappu Sunnari Women’s and Gender Studies, University of Oulu