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The patron of the seminar, President Tarja Halonen
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Welcome to
Turku, Finland 12-13.8. 2004
Ten years ago, more than 15.000
participants took part in the Nordic Forum
“Women´s Life and Work - Joy and Freedom” in Turku. To celebrate the
anniversary of this huge event, a Seminar on ”Equal Opportunities -
for WoMen?” will be held in Turku on the 12th and 13th of August
2004. About 500 invited participants from 11 countries, the Åland Islands,
Faroe Islands and Greenland are expected to take part in the Seminar,
which is one of the international key events of Turku City 775-years´
celebrations.
Equal Opportunities is the main theme for the Seminar, shared on
Violence, Working & Family Life and Power & Decision-making. All
questions will be discussed on an international level, as well as on
regional and local levels. Globalization, education, different
cultures and city-countryside differences are topics that will be
considered in all discussions.
The Seminar is arranged by the Nordic Council of Ministers, City of
Turku and Centre for Continuing Education at Åbo Akademi University.
Greeting by the President of the
Republic
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