Events

Join us for an inspiring evening of storytelling with Henriette Laursen, followed by a delightful community dinner by Send Flere Krydderier! Henriette Laursen is the Director of KVINFO, Denmark’s leading knowledge centre for gender, equality, and diversity. Before joining KVINFO, Henriette served as Secretary General of DUF – The Danish Youth Council, advocating for youth participation in civil society and democracy both in Denmark and internationally. Prior to that, she was the long-time Director of the AIDS Foundation, focusing on ensuring that those most vulnerable to the disease had a voice in shaping prevention and treatment efforts. Henriette holds a Master of Law and is trained as a lawyer with Kammeradvokaten. Additionally, she has completed several leadership programs and holds a Master of Public Governance. Book your ticket using this link.

Join us for an inspiring evening of storytelling with Michelle Pace, followed by a delightful community dinner by Send Flere Krydderier! Michelle Pace is a Professor in Global Studies at Roskilde University in Denmark. Her research and teaching focus on the intersections between European, Middle East, Migration, Democratization and Conflict Studies. Trained as a political scientist, she embraces an interdisciplinary approach, integrating insights from international relations, sociology, anthropology, ethnography, and political psychology. Beyond academia, Michelle collaborates with artists, finding inspiration in creative expression. Later this year (December 2025) Michelle’s book, Unwelcome to Denmark. The Paradigm Shift and Refugee Integration (with Sarah El Abd) will be published by Manchester University Press (Hardback: 9781526175311; PDF: 9781526175328; EPUB: 9781526175304). This book examines Denmark’s strict immigration policies and the impact of these on those they target as well as those who are tasked to support them. Her research for this monograph has been funded by the Carlsberg Foundation Monograph Fellowship. Additionally, Michelle has been collaborating with partners in the Gaza Strip, and University College London on a project exploring mental health and resilience in Gaza, supported by the UK’s Arts and Humanities Research Council. She is currently a member of the International Advisory Board for the UKRI ESRC project on “The Shared Homeland Paradigm: Reimagining Space, Rights and Partnership in Palestine-Israel”. Book your ticket using this link.

Join us for an inspiring evening of storytelling with Simon C. Mears, followed by a delightful community dinner by Send Flere Krydderier! Simon C. Mears is the Director of Mears Group and serves as the Honorary Consul for Tanzania in Denmark. He is also the Chairman of the British Chamber of Commerce in Denmark and a member of ASIS International, the leading association for security management professionals worldwide. A specialist in risk management, Simon has extensive experience managing high-risk, high-value assets, including fine art, jewellery, and more. He provides services for international companies, national museums, and commercial operations, offering a thorough and hands-on understanding of security operations. Simon excels in working closely with clients to ensure the protection and care of their valuable property. Book your ticket using this link.

🗳️ Democracy is strongest when everyone participates! Join us for our Include Our Voices! Democracy Workshop where we’ll explore the power of local elections (18 November) and how YOU can help shape the future of your community. This interactive session will offer practical insights, open discussions, and inspiration to get involved locally and make your voice heard. Together we will explore the different parties political programs and their stances on issues relevant for you. You might get surpriced that the impact of local politics reach much further than to the borders of the Copenhagen municipality, and is actually relevant to wider societal issues and global politics! 💬 The workshop will be held in English. 💡 Please register here: https://forms.gle/zJUMw32iyxhGbJqA9 🌐 Stay connected and check out our new digital campaign: https://www.instagram.com/raadhusdroem/?hl=en ⚠️ Accessibility note: The Union building is unfortunately not wheelchair-friendly and requires participants to walk up stairs.

Join us for an inspiring evening of storytelling with Vibe Klarup, followed by a delightful community dinner by Send Flere Krydderier! Vibe Klarup is the Secretary General of Amnesty International Denmark. She is widely recognized as a thought leader on civil society, freedom and democracy. In that capacity, she is a member of Amnesty International’s global leadership coalition. She is vice chair of the think tank INVI and has held numerous leadership positions in civil society, including Chair of Folkemødet, Chair of the National Council for Volunteering, The National Council for the Marginalised, as well as serving on the boards of think tanks, coalitions, and a university board. Vibe is invested in the role of civil society in building strong democracies. She is deeply engaged in promoting and protecting fundamental freedom rights and social justice. Book your ticket using this link.

Meld jer til dialogmødet på Unions hjemmeside her Vi vil ikke tale mere om parkeringspladser Kom med til et dialogmøde arrangeret af unge for unge med etnisk minoritetsbaggrund i København. Arrangementet er gratis, men husk at tilmelde dig via linket. I dansk politik bliver der talt meget om indvandrere, efterkommere og ungdommen, men det er sjældent de unge selv, der får lov til at sætte dagsordenen og debattere med politikere. Det vil vi lave om på. Arrangementerne her er udviklet i samarbejde med et stærkt hold af unge stemme-ambassadører som selv har etnisk minoritetsbaggrund. Vi vil sætte temaer som er relevante for dem på den politiske dagsorden. Vi vil ikke tale mere om parkeringspladser ... i stedet kan du forvente samtaler om: (U)lige adgang til boliger og arbejdsmarkedet Offentlig transport Integrationsindsatser ...og selvfølgelig emner og spørgsmål fra gæsterne. Mød politikerne Til dette arrangement vil der komme politikere fra Socialdemokratiet, Enhedslisten, Moderaterne, Frie Grønne, Liberal Alliance og Dansk Folkeparti. Dialogmødet er organiseret af Crossing Borders i samarbejde med Union. Det er gratis at deltage, men husk at tilmelde dig. Arrangementet er støttet af Trygfonden og er en del af Kulturhusene i Danmarks nationale arrangementsrække ”Sæt tænderne i".

Meld jer til dialogmødet på Unions hjemmeside her Kommunalvalg 2025: Lad os bryde brød og dele meninger. Kom med til et dialogmøde arrangeret af unge for unge med etnisk minoritetsbaggrund i København. Efter mødet er der gratis fællesspisning for de tilmeldte. I dansk politik bliver der talt meget om indvandrere, efterkommere og ungdommen, men det er sjældent de unge selv, der får lov til at sætte dagsordenen og debattere med politikere. Det vil vi lave om på. Arrangementerne her er udviklet i samarbejde med et stærkt hold af unge stemme-ambassadører som selv har etnisk minoritetsbaggrund. Vi vil sætte temaer som er relevante for dem på den politiske dagsorden. Dialogmøde 16:30-18:30 Fællesspisning 18:30-20:00 Vi vil ikke tale mere om parkeringspladser ... i stedet kan du forvente samtaler om: Ytringsfrihed Mangfoldighed Globalt udsyn i kultursektoren Lokalpolitik ...og selvfølgelig emner og spørgsmål fra gæsterne. Mød politikerne Til dette arrangement vil der komme politikere fra Venstre, Socialistisk Folkeparti (SF), Alternativet, Konservative og Radikale Venstre. Jennifer Maria Matos Tonndorff vil moderere snakken. Dialogmødet er organiseret af Crossing Borders i samarbejde med Union. Det er gratis at deltage, men husk at tilmelde dig. Arrangementet er støttet af Trygfonden og er en del af Kulturhusene i Danmarks nationale arrangementsrække ”Sæt tænderne i".

Join us for an inspiring evening of storytelling with Nelima Lassen, followed by a delightful community dinner by Send Flere Krydderier! Nelima Lassen is the Principal at the International People’s College, bringing with her extensive experience in humanitarian leadership. Before joining the college, Nelima worked as a leader for the Red Cross in Africa, the Middle East, and Europe, which has given her a profound understanding of active citizenship and global engagement. As an experienced humanitarian leader, Nelima is dedicated to inspiring others and taking action for human dignity, empowerment, and peace. Her vision for the International People’s College is to foster a diverse and inclusive environment, where students from various cultures are empowered to make a positive difference in the world. Book your ticket using this link.

Join us for an inspiring evening with Daniel Halalla, co-founder and CEO of Impact Roasters, sharing his journey from Ethiopia to Denmark, followed by a delightful community dinner by Send Flere Krydderier! Daniel Halalla is the co-founder and CEO of Impact Roasters, a Copenhagen-based coffee company established in 2015 that focuses on sustainable, direct-trade coffee sourced from Ethiopia, connecting small-scale Ethiopian farmers directly with consumers, minimizing intermediaries. He is an Ethiopian native who grew up in a coffee-producing region and moved to Denmark where he studied at Copenhagen Business School (2014–2016). This event is where cultures meet through a shared love of coffee. Produced by Crossing Borders, featuring Impact Roasters! Thursday, 29 January 17:00-20:00 Impact Roasters, Valby Langgade 128, 2500 København  

Join us for an inspiring evening with environmental filmmaker Josephine Lau Jessen and Danish photojournalist Emil Hougaard Bertelsen, as they explore land ownership inequality through the short documentary We Are the Land, followed by a delightful community dinner by Send Flere Krydderier! Josephine Lau Jessen is an environmental filmmaker and science communicator, and Emil Hougaard, a Danish photojournalist who has lived and worked in Kenya, will present their project We Are the Land, a short documentary exploring inequality in land ownership from both an artistic and political perspective. Focusing on Denmark and Kenya, the film takes an intersectional feminist and decolonial approach. With a commitment to social justice and inclusive storytelling, they shed light on pressing global inequalities through art and narrative. Thursday, 26 February 17:00-20:00 Union, Cielo (3rd floor), Nørre Allé 7, 2200 København Find the link to tickets here!