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27.8.2024 | The campaign against racism, carried out as part of the Government’s statement on promoting equality, gender equality and non-discrimination, invites all communities, companies, associations and organisations to build an equitable Finland free of racism through concrete measures.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-campaign-action-not-only-words-challenges-actors-to-adopt-practical-measures-against-racism
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22.11.2024 | November 25 is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, as designated by the United Nations (UN). Violence against women is also a significant problem in Finland, and solving this problem is everyone’s responsibility. The Government Palace and the Ministry for Foreign Affairs’ main building, Merikasarmi, will be illuminated in orange as part of the international campaign.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/monday-25-november-marks-international-day-for-the-elimination-of-violence-against-women-government-buildings-to-be-illuminated-as-part-of-campaign
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Promoting equality Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s Government is committed to promoting equality, gender equality and non-discrimination in Finnish society. Action plan for combating racism brings together means to build a more equal Finland The gov...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/promoting-equality
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12.12.2023 | Christmas holidays are around the corner and many Finns are travelling abroad. To make travelling as seamless as possible, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs will launch a video series on 12 December that reminds Finns of important steps before travelling.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-ministry-s-new-campaign-encourages-finns-to-prepare-well-to-ensure-seamless-travel
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15.2.2024 | The annual theme of the European Heritage Days 2024 leads to fascinating routes and interesting networks. Finland will start celebrating the European Heritage Days already in February with the campaign Enchanting Routes. Come along and share your stories along your favorite routes.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/finland-launches-the-2024-european-heritage-days-with-a-social-media-campaign-take-part-and-share-your-favourite-destinations
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Discretionary government grants for developing civil society organisations’ work to combat racism In May and June 2025, the Prime Minister’s Office organised a call for applications for discretionary government grants to support civil society orga...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/promoting-equality/government-grant-for-civil-society-organisations
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11.10.2022 | People with disabilities across the world get a voice in the ‘Wanted’ photo campaign of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and the Family Federation of Finland. Girls and women with disabilities are often at a particularly high risk of discrimination.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/unfpa-photo-campaign-gives-voice-to-people-with-disabilities
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7.6.2022 | The national public transport campaign, carried out through inter-authority collaboration, will continue on 7 June 2022. The purpose of the campaign is to encourage passengers to return to public transport. In late 2021, it was put on hold due to the deteriorated COVID-19 situation.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/national-campaign-encourages-passengers-to-return-to-public-transport
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7.6.2022 | The national public transport campaign, carried out through inter-authority collaboration, will continue on 7 June 2022. The purpose of the campaign is to encourage passengers to return to public transport. In late 2021, it was put on hold due to the deteriorated COVID-19 situation.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/national-campaign-encourages-passengers-to-return-to-public-transport-1764471
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Progress of the government action plan to combat racism The government action plan to combat racism and promote equality implements the policies set out in the equality statement issued by the Government. The selected measures are based on an asse...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/promoting-equality/progress-of-the-action-plan
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16.12.2025 | 1(3) Joint Declaration of the Heads of State or Government of Eight EU Member States 1. Russia is the most significant, direct and long-term threat to our security and to peace and stability in the Euro-Atlantic area. Russia’s war of aggression ag...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/documents/194055633/221331025/Eastern%20Flank%20Summit%20declaration%2016122025%20EN.pdf/26bc648c-35dc-130e-641b-67af5d82ea77?t=1765890865877
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23.4.2026 | The European Commission has granted Finland a TAIEX 30th anniversary award for its leading role in promoting digital innovations and competitiveness. The Commission recognised EU Member States for promoting the TAIEX programme’s goals in the EU enlargement process and institutional capacity-building in partner countries.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-recognises-finland-for-expert-work-supporting-institutional-building
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4.3.2026 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo has invited Matias Pajula to serve as his Special Adviser. He is transferring to the Prime Minister’s Office from his position as Special Adviser to Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/changes-to-prime-minister-petteri-orpo-s-staff
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13.2.2026 | An interim report has been published on the project implementing the Government’s Equality Statement. The report brings together information on the project’s progress between 2023 and 2026. According to the report, the work has already led to legislative reforms and increased concrete anti‑racism measures across different sectors.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/implementation-of-government-s-equality-statement-progressing-interim-report-presents-outcomes-and-impacts-to-date
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5.3.2026 | Annika Mikkonen, 18, will step into Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s role on Thursday 5 March 2026 as part of the Girls Takeover event organised by Plan International. As Prime Minister, Mikkonen wants to focus especially on eradicating violence against women.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/annika-mikkonen-18-to-be-prime-minister-for-a-day-in-girls-takeover-on-5-march
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22.8.2022 | A recent study by Helsinki Region Environmental Services HSY shows that many people still dispose of their medicines incorrectly. Particularly young people dispose of expired or unused medicines by simply binning them or flushing them down the drain. Older people, on the other hand, most often return such medicines to a pharmacy, which is the correct way. Expired and unused medicines should alw...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/this-year-the-laakkeeton-itameri-campaign-aims-to-reduce-the-incorrect-disposal-of-medicines-particularly-young-people-have-much-to-learn
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5.12.2025 | Finland’s national soundscape Ääniä has received recognition in a prestigious place-branding competition in London. The work, composed by Lauri Porra, was honoured in the Best Use of Design category assessing strategic country branding initiatives. The soundscape is published on music streaming platforms on 5 December 2025, just ahead of Finland’s Independence Day.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-s-national-soundscape-recognised-in-london
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15.2.2021 | This past year has reminded us all that, while the world is diverse, the human experience is universal. We have all gone through a very difficult time of global pandemic. We have also witnessed individuals in many countries raising their voices and fighting for their universal human rights.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-marin-s-speech-at-finland-for-the-human-rights-council-in-2022-2024-campaign-opening
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17.5.2021 | The Foreign Ministry’s campaign is part of the global Generation Equality initiative. Finland is one of the co-leaders of the Action Coalition that is responsible for Technology and Innovation for Gender Equality. As a country that is known for gender equality and technological expertise, Finland can set an example in promoting equality in the tech sector.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/tackling-inequality-in-the-tech-sector-algorithm-for-gender-equality-campaign-seeks-solutions-to-the-often-invisible-but-important-problem
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