Sankt Hanshaugen in Oslo, Norway — Northern Europe (a Nordic Country in Scandinavia)
Det Norske Forbundet av 1948
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The Norwegian Association of 1948
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 21, 2023
1. Det Norske Forbundet av 1948 / The Norwegian Association of 1948 Marker
Stiftet 20. mai 1950 pε bislett hospits som lε her starten pε den organiserte homobevegelsen i norge har siden kjempet for likeverd og rettigheter for lesbiske, homofile, bifile og transpersoner
(English translation:)
Founded on 20 May 1950 at Bislett hospice, which was the start of the organized gay movement. In Norway, since then, they have fought for equality and rights for lesbians, gays, bisexuals and trans people.
Erected by Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel, Sparebankstiftelsen DNB.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Civil Rights. In addition, it is included in the Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 20, 1950.
Location. 59° 55.382′ N, 10° 43.93′ E. Marker is in Oslo. It is in Sankt Hanshaugen. It is at the intersection of Dalsbergstien and Pilestredet, on the left when traveling east on Dalsbergstien. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Dalsbergstien 21, Oslo 0167, Norway. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, on the Atlantic Arc, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, in Scandinavia, in the Nordic Countries, in the Schengen Area, and in the Western World.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Kongelig Norsk Automobilklub / Royal Norwegian Automobile Club
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1. Det Norske Forbundet av 1948 (Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel). The provided link is to Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vels blue plaque page. The translated excerpt is the accompanying information for this plaque, as found by locating the marker on the interactive map provided.
Excerpt (in translation): The Norwegian Federation of 1948 (DNF-48) was until 1953 a Norwegian subdivision of the Danish Federation of 1948. The organization(Submitted on June 30, 2023.)worked for the interests of homosexuals. The association contributed to the repeal of Section 213 of the Criminal Code in 1972, to the introduction of laws against discrimination against homosexuals and to the introduction of the registered partnership scheme. Another important victory was the abolition of homosexuality as a diagnosis of illness adopted by the Norwegian Psychiatric Association in 1977. Leader and later general secretary Karen-Christine Friele was central to the Association's work. The organization was closed in 1992 when it merged with a number of other organizations for homosexuals and formed the National Association for Lesbian and Homosexual Liberation (LLH), today called «Fri - the association for gender and sexuality diversity».Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 21, 20232. Det Norske Forbundet av 1948 / The Norwegian Association of 1948 Marker - wide view
2. Det norske forbundet av 1948 (Vimeo, 68 seconds, in Norwegian). Short video of the plaque unveiling. (Submitted on June 30, 2023.)
Additional keywords. LGBT, LGBTQ, blε skilt
Credits. This page was last revised on June 29, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 30, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 295 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 30, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
