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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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

Concepts Act of hatred In principle, an act of hatred can be any act motivated by prejudices or hostility toward the background, reference group or personal characteristics of the subject. An act of hatred is an umbrella term that includes hate sp...

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...

10.11.2025 | Viharikokset ja niiden käsittely rikosprosessissa Oikeusministeriön julkaisuja Justitieministeriets publikationer 2021:18Selvityksiä ja ohjeita Utredningar och anvisningar Oikeusministeriö, Helsinki 2021 Oikeusministeriön julkaisuja, Selvityksiä j...