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.
News

The Non-Discrimination Ombudsman’s observations on artificial intelligence’s effects on equality
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…
The Non-Discrimination Ombudsman Kristina Stenman's speech in an online seminar "Free, accessible and safe internet for all"
PROJECT: Vulnerability in the preparation and enforcement of removal from the country
The Office of the Non-Discrimination Ombudsman continues its functions normally during the coronavirus situation
Venla Roth's speech at the 2017 Colloquium on Fundamental Rights. Brussels, Belgium 20 and 21 November 2017
Blog

All of us are needed to abolish racism and discriminatory structures
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…
What is the responsibility of the media when a person belonging to a minority group does not want to be interviewed?
Measures against ethnic profiling must be developed continuously
When school transport decisions cannot be made on the Basic Education Act alone
The Dublin III Regulation is not adequately commensurate with the protection of victims of human trafficking
Press releases

Residence permit practices concerning victims of human trafficking are being reviewed
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…
Discrimination against an asylum seeker during recruitment – the Non-Discrimination Ombudsman contributed to conciliation
Discrimination in online advertisements
Report of the Non-Discrimination Ombudsman: Racism and discrimination - everyday experiences for People of African descent in Finland
Report of the Non-Discrimination Ombudsman: The rights of a child are not realised in family reunification decisions
Publications
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The Non-Discrimination Ombudman's annual report 2018 (PDF, 4471 kt)
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Monitoring the enforcement of removals from the country observations from 2014–2019 (PDF)
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The Non-Discrimination Ombudsman's Annual Report 2019
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Report on the discrimination experienced by people of African descent (PDF)
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Children without families – family reunification of under-age beneficiaries of international protection (PDF)