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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...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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 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...

If you are subjected or witness to an act of hatred You can report an offence even if you are not sure whether it is a punishable act of hatred. Contact the police as soon as possible. A witness may also file a report of an offence. Explain that y...

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...

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...

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...

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...