Blog: Measures against ethnic profiling must be developed continuously

Ethnic profiling has far-reaching and serious consequences in society, such as decreasing trust in the police and the authorities, a diminishing of the sense of membership in society, and an increase of hate speech and discriminatory attitudes. The authorities must take it seriously, keep the subject matter in public discussion, and continuously develop measures for combating the issue. Read the blogpost from this link.

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The Non-Discrimination Ombudsman’s observations on artificial intelligence’s effects on equality

9.2.2021 14.34

The Non-Discrimination Ombudsman has responded to an enquiry by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health of ethics in the time of artificial intelligence…

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

21.11.2017 15.00

Venla Roth's speech at the 2017 Colloquium on Fundamental Rights. Brussels, Belgium 20 and 21 November 2017

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Kristina Stenman, Non-Discrimination Ombudsman

All of us are needed to abolish racism and discriminatory structures

Kristina Stenman 15.3.2021 10.26

As a society, we must work actively to abolish racism. The time of wondering whether there is racism in Finland is over. Racism is a serious problem, and it…

Maria Swanljung 18.2.2021 9.42

What is the responsibility of the media when a person belonging to a minority group does not want to be interviewed?

Tiina Valonen 3.2.2021 10.00

Measures against ethnic profiling must be developed continuously

Matti Jutila 7.1.2021 11.12

When school transport decisions cannot be made on the Basic Education Act alone

Anni Valovirta 16.10.2020 11.45

The Dublin III Regulation is not adequately commensurate with the protection of victims of human trafficking

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Residence permit practices concerning victims of human trafficking are being reviewed

18.3.2021 13.35

The Ministry of the Interior and the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment have ordered a review of the grounds on which victims of human trafficking are…

4.3.2021 9.00

Discrimination against an asylum seeker during recruitment – the Non-Discrimination Ombudsman contributed to conciliation

23.7.2020 13.14

Discrimination in online advertisements

9.6.2020 10.49

Report of the Non-Discrimination Ombudsman: Racism and discrimination - everyday experiences for People of African descent in Finland

2.3.2020 15.55

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