Promotion of equality
The purpose of promoting equality is to prevent discrimination, ensure the de facto equality of all people and remove inequality due to discrimination in the society.
Monitoring removal from the country
One of the duties of the Non-Discrimination Ombudsman as an external and independent authority is to monitor the removal from the country of foreigners being deported or refused entry. The goal of monitoring removal from the country is to develop the forced-return process so that the activity is humane and respects human rights.
A residence permit safeguards victims of human trafficking in a vulnerable position – the threshold for granting the permit must be lowered
Trafficking in human beings is a serious crime targeting individuals and, simultaneously, affecting the entirety of society. Combating human trafficking,…
What is the principle of non-punishment of victims of trafficking in human beings?
The Aliens Act is not used often enough to protect victims of human trafficking
Finland has room for improvement in protecting the best interests of the child in immigration policies
Improvements needed for identifying persons in a vulnerable position in connection with removal from the country
