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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...

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...

Anti-racism work Racism is a serious human rights issue that must be tackled systematically. Racism perpetuates inequality, harming not only its targets but society as a whole. Anti-racism is one way to combat racism. What is racism? Racism pervad...

Join the campaign The Discrimination-Free Zone campaign is open to all organisations, educational institutions and events. Declaring that your organisation is a Discrimination-Free Zone signals that all people are equal irrespective of their gende...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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...

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, ...

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...

Work against racism Racism pervades all aspects of society. It manifests both as individual racist acts and as discrimination and social exclusion in everyday life. Racism is a serious human rights issue that must be tackled systematically. Everyo...

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...

22.12.2025 | Syrjintä Suomessa 2017–2019 Tietoraportti Oikeusministeriön julkaisuja Justitieministeriets publikationer 2020:20Selvityksiä ja ohjeita Utredningar och anvisningar Syrjintä Suomessa 2017–2019 Tietoraportti Oikeusministeriö, Helsinki 2020 Oikeusmin...