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The report of the non-discrimination ombudsman to the parliament

The Non-Discrimination Ombudsman has submitted a report on the realisation of equality in Finland between 2018 and 2021 to the Parliament. The report provides an overview of the status of equality in Finland, as well as the realisation of fundamental and human rights regarding the rights of foreigners and human trafficking. The Ombudsman gives the Parliament recommendations on amendments to legislation to improve the realisation of equality and fundamental rights. Read more from the press release.

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The Non-Discrimination Ombudsman’s helpline and chat’s summer opening times
13.6.2022 11.59

The Non-Discrimination Ombudsman’s office’s customer service helpline and chat are open less frequently during the summer. Between 20.6. and 12.8.2022 the…

9.2.2021 14.34
The Non-Discrimination Ombudsman’s observations on artificial intelligence’s effects on equality
5.1.2021 13.06
The Non-Discrimination Ombudsman Kristina Stenman's speech in an online seminar "Free, accessible and safe internet for all"
7.12.2020 13.11
PROJECT: Vulnerability in the preparation and enforcement of removal from the country
11.9.2020 15.39
The Office of the Non-Discrimination Ombudsman continues its functions normally during the coronavirus situation

Blog

Anni Valovirta, Senior Officer, reporting on trafficking in human beings
A residence permit safeguards victims of human trafficking in a vulnerable position – the threshold for granting the permit must be lowered
Anni Valovirta 18.10.2022 9.51

Trafficking in human beings is a serious crime targeting individuals and, simultaneously, affecting the entirety of society. Combating human trafficking,…

Jani Hannonen 16.11.2021 10.59
What is the principle of non-punishment of victims of trafficking in human beings?
Heini Kainulainen, forskare & Anni Valovirta, överinspektör 18.10.2021 10.56
The Aliens Act is not used often enough to protect victims of human trafficking
Joonas Rundgren 4.8.2021 9.06
Finland has room for improvement in protecting the best interests of the child in immigration policies
Elina Castrén 14.7.2021 9.00
Improvements needed for identifying persons in a vulnerable position in connection with removal from the country

Press releases

Study: Identification of victims of human trafficking compelled to criminal activity must be improved
1.9.2022 8.31

The Non-Discrimination Ombudsman has conducted a study on the realisation of the principle of non-punishment of victims of human trafficking in Finland. The…

16.6.2022 9.30
Company discriminated against a job applicant on the basis of nationality – paid EUR 6,500 in compensation
31.3.2022 8.46
Discrimination is deeply embedded in the structures of our society – The Non-Discrimination Ombudsman proposes amendments to legislation to improve equality and fundamental rights
28.9.2021 10.01
Report: The special provision on trafficking in human beings is rarely used as grounds for a victim’s residence permit
18.3.2021 13.35
Residence permit practices concerning victims of human trafficking are being reviewed