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9.6.2023 | Humanitarian food assistance to Ethiopia is suspected of having been diverted from people in need. In May, the World Food Programme (WFP) reported that misappropriation of aid is suspected in the Tigray region in Northern Ethiopia, but now the suspicions extend to the whole country. The WFP has launched an investigation into the suspected abuse of food assistance to Ethiopia and suspended some of its aid deliveries to Ethiopia.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/suspected-abuse-of-humanitarian-food-assistance-to-ethiopia
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15.9.2022 | The European Commission proposes a number of measures to help EU Member States prevent and combat child sexual abuse. The Government informed Parliament of the European Commission’s proposal for a Regulation by submitting a Union communication on 15 September.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/commission-proposes-new-measures-to-prevent-and-combat-child-sexual-abuse
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3.3.2023 | What prevents young people from receiving timely and effective support for mental health and substance abuse problems? How could social welfare services better support young people dealing with these problems? A Policy Brief published as part of the Government’s analysis, assessment and research activities on 3 March examines the thresholds young people face when seeking mental health and substa...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/report-many-thresholds-prevent-young-people-from-receiving-mental-health-and-substance-abuse-services
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7.10.2021 | Abuse in the accommodation conditions for foreign workers may, at worst, be part of foreign labour exploitation and human trafficking. The task of the working group for monitoring accommodation conditions is to make proposals on how to develop cooperation between the authorities and the relevant regulations and guidelines.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/working-group-seeks-ways-to-prevent-abuse-in-accommodation-conditions-for-foreign-workers
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26.4.2022 | The only way to fight child sexual abuse is through cooperation, involving everyone from parents to teachers and from the police to organisations. This is the central idea running through the Action Plan for implementing the Lanzarote Convention in Finland.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/the-prevention-of-child-sexual-abuse-requires-the-contribution-of-all-adults-the-action-plan-lists-ways-to-do-this
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7.7.2023 | The Ministry for Foreign Affairs has revised its guidelines on addressing abuse and misuse. “Development cooperation is closely monitored and there are clear procedures for handling suspected abuses,” says Ramses Malaty, Director of the Unit for Administrative and Legal Development Cooperation Matters.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministry-for-foreign-affairs-manages-risks-and-addresses-abuses-in-development-cooperation
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16.6.2022 | Cooperation and exchange of information between the authorities are keys to preventing the exploitation of foreign workers. A working group proposes national coordination measures and the establishment of regional multi-authority working groups to enhance cooperation between the authorities.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/poor-accommodation-of-foreign-workers-often-reveal-even-other-exploitation-authorities-must-work-closer-together-to-prevent-abuse
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9.4.2021 | A new Substance Abuse and Addiction Strategy was published on 9 April. It outlines joint development work, objectives and priority areas until 2030. The aim is to prevent and reduce the risks, harms and problems caused by the use of alcohol, tobacco and nicotine products as well as drug use and gambling in all age groups.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/new-guidelines-for-reducing-harms-caused-by-substance-abuse-and-addictions
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7.10.2021 | EU home affairs ministers will gather in Luxembourg on 8 October for a meeting of the Justice and Home Affairs Council. Items on the agenda include the external dimension of migration, the situation in Afghanistan and the fight against child sexual abuse. Minister of the Interior Maria Ohisalo will represent Finland at the meeting.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/eu-home-affairs-ministers-discuss-migration-situation-in-afghanistan-and-fight-against-child-sexual-abuse
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15.6.2021 | The Ministry of Employment and the Economy publishes a booklet for workers arriving in Finland on employees’ rights and who to contact for help while also launching a multilingual advisory service for seasonal workers arriving from abroad.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/new-booklet-and-telephone-advisory-service-to-prevent-abuse-of-seasonal-workers-and-other-persons-arriving-in-finland-for-work
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Ministry of Social Affairs and Health Minister of Social Security Karoliina Partanen The National Coalition Party Minister of Social Security Karoliina Partanen is responsible for matters covered by the Department for Insurance and Social Security...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/ministers/-/min/orpo/minister-of-social-security
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Ministry of Social Affairs and Health Minister of Social Security Karoliina Partanen The National Coalition Party Minister of Social Security Karoliina Partanen is responsible for matters covered by the Department for Insurance and Social Security...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/ministers/-/min/orpo/sosiaaliturvaministeri
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Ministry of Social Affairs and Health Minister of Social Security Karoliina Partanen The National Coalition Party Minister of Social Security Karoliina Partanen is responsible for matters covered by the Department for Insurance and Social Security...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/ministers/-/min/orpo/minister-for-social-trygghet
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Governments and ministers You can browse the information on the site by government, minister, ministerial title and ministry. All ministers are listed for each government, along with their terms of office. The information on individual ministers i...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/governments-and-ministers/ministers/-/min/orpo/minister-for-social-trygghet
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Governments and ministers You can browse the information on the site by government, minister, ministerial title and ministry. All ministers are listed for each government, along with their terms of office. The information on individual ministers i...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/governments-and-ministers/ministers/-/min/orpo/sosiaaliturvaministeri
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Governments and ministers You can browse the information on the site by government, minister, ministerial title and ministry. All ministers are listed for each government, along with their terms of office. The information on individual ministers i...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/governments-and-ministers/ministers/-/min/karoliina-partanen
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Governments and ministers You can browse the information on the site by government, minister, ministerial title and ministry. All ministers are listed for each government, along with their terms of office. The information on individual ministers i...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/governments-and-ministers/ministers/-/min/orpo/minister-of-social-security
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1.8.2026 | Joint Letter to President Costa, President von der Leyen, and the Taoiseach Calling for a Common Response to Migratory Pressure at the EU's External Borders.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-johtajien-kirje-ceutan-tilanteesta-1
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2.7.2026 | Effective and proactive action is needed to address the exploitation of foreign workers. The Government continues to combat labour exploitation by amending the rules on residence permits.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/public-consultation-changes-to-residence-permit-rules-to-combat-labour-exploitation
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1.9.2026 | On 1 September 2026, the Government of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo reached a decision on its budget proposal for 2027 and is steadily implementing the agenda it agreed at the spending limits session. The agenda includes EUR 100 million of investment in construction and numerous transport infrastructure projects. The Government’s targeted measures will support economic growth.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/orpo-government-finnish-economy-growing-and-government-taking-targeted-measures-to-boost-growth