Join us for a conversation about mental health, belonging, and representation in the diaspora. What does it mean to build a life far from one’s homeland, while staying connected through shared culture and identity?
Through this panel discussion, we aim to shed light on how racism, discrimination, lack of visibility, and feelings of disconnection affect mental well-being, and explore how we can work together to build stronger and more inclusive communities in Tromsø.
The panel discussion will be held in English.
***Etter panelsamtalen vil det bli servert pizza og drikke.
PANELISTS:
* Hans Christian Askheimer is a diversity advisor at Tromstun ungdomsskole and the Adult Education Centre in Tromsø, as well as an advisor at the Norwegian Mediation and Reconciliation Service.
* Elin M.B. Abelsen is the leader of Mental Helse Tromsø and works to promote openness and inclusion around mental health challenges in the local community.
* Nigist Wigstøl is an artist, researcher, and human rights activist. She serves on the board of Amnesty International and was the project leader for Tromsø’s first Black History Week.
* Fartun Hussein is a representative of Somaliere i Tromsø and an active voice in promoting inclusion and community participation.
Larry Ibrahim Mohammed will moderate the conversation. He is a PhD Research Fellow in Comparative Indigenous Studies and the regional coordinator for the Norwegian Council for Africa in Northern Norway.
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