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15.1.2026 | Today the Government decided in its plenary session to submit to Parliament the Government Report on the Application of Language Legislation in 2025. The report provides important monitoring data on the current state of Finland’s national languages and other indigenous languages and on the realisation of linguistic rights.

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...

Glossary Afrophobia Afrophobia is a form of racism that targets individuals, groups and communities of African descent. Afrophobia ultimately seeks to dehumanise its target, and is linked to historical injustices experienced by black people, such ...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

Municipalities promote good relations – a tool for municipal efforts on good relations Municipalities can promote good relations by listening to the experiences of different population groups regarding these relations. Municipalities play a key ro...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

Impacts of hate-motivated acts Acts of hatred have diverse and often also long-lasting impacts on victims. The harm caused by acts of hatred is not only targeted at the individual but at the wider group of people to which the victim belongs or is ...

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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...

6.5.2025 | Towards more equitable communications Equitable communications are impactful communications. They pay attention to the needs of different target groups and are respectful of all people. When communications support equality and non-discrimination, ...

Materiaalit Löydät täältä totuus- ja sovintoprosessiin liittyvää materiaalia, kuten oikeusministeriön sivustoja ja muualla tehtyjä aiheeseen liittyvää materiaalia. Mediat Mikaela&Thomas: Miksi Suomi tarvitsee kuurojen ja viittomakielisten totuus- ...

Dokument Här hittar du material om sannings- och försoningsprocessen, såsom justitieministeriets webbplats och annat material om ämnet. Medier Mikaela&Thomas: Miksi Suomi tarvitsee kuurojen ja viittomakielisten totuus- ja sovintoprosessin? (på fin...

Kuurojen ja viittomakielisten totuus- ja sovintoprosessin tietosuojaseloste Käsittelykokonaisuuden nimi Kuurojen ja viittomakielisten totuus- ja sovintomenettely Rekisterinpitäjä Oikeusministeriön yhteyteen perustettu itsenäinen ja riippumaton sih...

Dataskyddsbeskrivning för sannings- och försoningsprocessen för döva och teckenspråkiga Behandlingshelhetens namn Sannings- och försoningsprocessen för döva och teckenspråkiga Personuppgiftsansvarig Det självständiga och oberoende sekretariat som ...