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What is equality? Equality is a fundamental right safeguarded by the Constitution of Finland. Equality means that all people are of equal value, regardless of their gender, age, ethnicity, nationality, skin colour, language, religion, disability o...

What is equality planning? Equality planning is a concrete tool for promoting equality and non-discrimination systematically. Equality planning can be used to develop practices and operating methods that promote nondiscrimination at all levels of ...

Equality survey and data protection A common way of charting how well equality is realised at a workplace, for example, is to conduct an equality survey among the personnel or service users. A survey aimed at personnel can be used to find out, for...

Equality Equality is a fundamental right safeguarded by the Constitution of Finland. Equality means that all people are of equal value, regardless of their gender, age, ethnicity, nationality, skin colour, language, religion, disability or sexual ...

Equality planning Equality planning is a concrete tool for promoting equality and non-discrimination systematically. Equality planning can be used to develop practices and operating methods that promote nondiscrimination at all levels of the organ...

Equality in legislation Equality is a fundamental right safeguarded in the Constitution of Finland. Many other fundamental and human rights safeguard equality as well. No one can be placed in a different position without an acceptable reason based...

Operators and roles The Non-Discrimination Ombudsman, the National Non-Discrimination and Equality Tribunal of Finland, and the occupational safety and health authorities supervise compliance with the Non-discrimination Act. The Police of Finland ...

Selection of measures Using the results of the initial situation assessment the equality plan can be drawn up to meet the identified needs. Define what the measures defined in the plan aim to influence, select suitable means of intervention and dr...

Frequently asked questions What does equality mean? According to the Constitution of Finland, people are equal before the law. No one may be treated differently from other people based on their gender, age, origin, language, religion, belief, opin...

Assessment of the initial situation The plan's preparation begins with an assessment, in which the organisation’s activities and operating environment are examined from the perspective of equality. This ensures that equality planning answers the o...

Frequently asked questions What does equality mean? According to the Constitution of Finland, people are equal before the law. No one may be treated differently from other people based on their gender, age, origin, language, religion, belief, opin...

Monitoring and updating The impacts of the measures included in the equality plan must be monitored regularly. The plan's implementation should be monitored continuously, not only in connection with updates. Continuous monitoring makes it possible...

Leadership commitment Equality planning is a continuous process that must be managed. For the work to be truly effective, it must be supported by the organisation's leadership. The leadership must clearly state the objectives of and approaches to ...

Operators and roles The Non-Discrimination Ombudsman, the National Non-Discrimination and Equality Tribunal of Finland, and the occupational safety and health authorities supervise compliance with the Non-discrimination Act. The Police of Finland ...

The significance of communications Communication is an integral part of the equality plan's implementation. Multichannel communication makes the plan and planning process more visible and effective. On the other hand, the organisation's internal a...

Everyday anti-racist acts Anti-racism is ultimately always about reducing racism. Active anti-racist measures are needed to bring about change. This means actively intervening in inappropriate behaviour and discrimination. Passively objecting to r...

Discrimination-Free Zone – about the campaign The campaign encourages people to consider what non-discrimination means, what measures could be taken to promote equality within the organisation, and what should be done if someone experiences discri...

How to intervene in acts of hatred There is no quick and easy solution for preventing and intervening in acts of hatred. Instead, it requires long-term efforts. Below are instructions for different situations. Video: The missing factor. Let’s inte...

What are good relations? The realisation of true democracy requires equality and good relations between different population groups. Efforts that promote good relations bring to light factors that affect the everyday lives and rights of individual...

Everyday anti-racism You do not have to encounter a specific racist event to take action against racism. What is anti-racism? Anti-racism is active and conscious action against all forms of racism. Anti-racist action aims to reduce prejudice and e...