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  1. Ministers meet for discussions with children and youth at Children’s Rights Week session - Finnish Government

    20.11.2025 | This week, 17–23 November 2025, is Children’s Rights Week. As in previous years, the Children’s Rights Week session was held at the Government Banquet Hall. Children and youth from various parts of Finland were invited to the session to discuss matters important to them with members of the Government.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministers-meet-for-discussions-with-children-and-youth-at-children-s-rights-week-session

  2. Language Report discusses realisation of linguistic rights - Finnish Government

    15.1.2026 | Today the Government decided in its plenary session to submit to Parliament the Government Report on the Application of Language Legislation in 2025. The report provides important monitoring data on the current state of Finland’s national languages and other indigenous languages and on the realisation of linguistic rights.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410853/language-report-discusses-realisation-of-linguistic-rights

  3. Children’s rights and best interests are not realised in contentious divorces - Finnish Government

    6.3.2025 | A report commissioned by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health discusses how society could better support children in contentious divorces and custody disputes. The report gives 31 recommendations for improving the situation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/children-s-rights-and-best-interests-are-not-realised-in-contentious-divorces

  4. Amendments to Child Welfare Act to strengthen means to safeguard everyday life for children in substitute care - Finnish Government

    16.6.2026 | Most of the first-phase amendments to child welfare legislation will enter into force on 1 October 2026.  However, the provisions on a closed institutional service providing rehabilitation will enter into force on 1 January 2027. The amendments aim to strengthen children’s right to balanced development and protection and to improve the possibilities of child welfare services to ensure a safe everyday life for children.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/amendments-to-child-welfare-act-to-strengthen-means-to-safeguard-everyday-life-for-children-in-substitute-care

  5. OSCE to investigate Russia’s indoctrination and militarisation of Ukrainian children - Finnish Government

    14.5.2026 | On 14 May, 41 OSCE participating States, including Finland, invoked the Moscow Mechanism to investigate Russia’s indoctrination and militarisation of Ukrainian children. The mechanism was invoked in close cooperation with Ukraine.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/osce-to-investigate-russia-s-indoctrination-and-militarisation-of-ukrainian-children

  6. Children’s Independence Day celebration to be held at the National Opera House on 3 December - Finnish Government

    12.11.2025 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will host the national children’s Independence Day celebration on Wednesday 3 December at the National Opera House in Helsinki. This year, two children born in 2015 from each municipality have been invited to attend.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/children-s-independence-day-celebration-to-be-held-at-the-national-opera-house-on-3-december

  7. Ministry of Social Affairs and Health launches study on how to safeguard children’s rights in challenging divorce situations - Finnish Government

    26.9.2024 | The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health has launched a study on how society could better support children in challenging divorce situations and custody disputes.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/ministry-of-social-affairs-and-health-launches-study-on-how-to-safeguard-children-s-rights-in-challenging-divorce-situations

  8. OSCE report finds clear indications of human rights violations against Ukrainian soldiers and POWs in Russia’s war of aggression - Finnish Government

    25.9.2025 | At the meeting of the Permanent Council of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) on 25 September, the Moscow Mechanism mission of experts presented their report on violations of international humanitarian and human rights law related to the treatment of Ukrainian soldiers and prisoners of war (POWs) in Russia’s war of aggression. The report examines Russia’s systematic torture, ill-treatment and execution of Ukrainian soldiers and POWs.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/osce-report-finds-clear-indications-of-human-rights-violations-against-ukrainian-soldiers-and-pows-in-russia-s-war-of-aggression

  9. National Action Plan on UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities emphasises right to inclusion and equality - Finnish Government

    10.12.2024 | The third National Action Plan on the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities was published today. The Action Plan sets out the measures to promote the implementation of the Convention in different administrative branches in 2024–2027. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/national-action-plan-on-un-convention-on-the-rights-of-persons-with-disabilities-emphasises-right-to-inclusion-and-equality

  10. National children’s Independence Day celebration held at Government Palace - Finnish Government

    4.12.2023 | A total of 536 children from 266 municipalities took part in the children's Independence Day celebration at the Government Palace on 4 December. At the beginning of the celebration, Prime Minister Petteri Orpo shook hands with each guest and welcomed them personally to the event. The celebration was organised by the Prime Minister's Office, the Mannerheim League for Child Welfare and the Office of the Ombudsman for Children.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/national-children-s-independence-day-celebration-held-at-government-palace

  11. Government proposes changes to rights of migrants with illegal status to healthcare services - Finnish Government

    15.5.2025 | The Government proposes that Parliament amend the Act on Organising Healthcare and Social Welfare Services, the Act on Cross-Border Health Care and the Act on Organising Healthcare, Social Welfare and Rescue Services in the Region of Uusimaa. The proposed amended acts are scheduled to enter into force on 1 October 2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/government-proposes-changes-to-rights-of-migrants-with-illegal-status-to-healthcare-services

  12. Children’s Rights Week kicks off with special session for children - Finnish Government

    14.11.2022 | Children’s Rights Week kicked off today with a special session at the Government Palace, where children of different ages from all over Finland could discuss things on their minds with several ministers.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/children-s-rights-week-kicks-off-with-special-session-for-children

  13. Children’s Independence Day celebration to be held on 4 December at the National Opera House - Finnish Government

    15.11.2024 | Independence Day is for everyone, both adults and children. This year, two children born in 2014 from each municipality have been invited to the National Opera House to celebrate 107 years of Finnish independence.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/children-s-independence-day-celebration-to-be-held-on-4-december-at-the-national-opera-house

  14. Study: Inequality related to origin and ethnicity is reflected in many areas of children’s and young people’s lives - Finnish Government

    18.3.2025 | Differences and disparities related to origin and ethnicity are strongly visible in various areas of children’s and young people’s lives, such as education, working life, health, wellbeing, inclusion, family life and safety. This is evident from a study by the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) on the realisation of ethnic equality among people under 30 years of age in Finland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/study-inequality-related-to-origin-and-ethnicity-is-reflected-in-many-areas-of-children-s-and-young-people-s-lives

  15. Finland leads UN Human Rights Council intervention in discrimination and violence against intersex persons - Finnish Government

    4.4.2024 | The UN Human Rights Council adopted the resolution Combating Discrimination, Violence, and Harmful Practices against Intersex Persons on 4 April. The resolution was presented by Finland together with Australia, Chile and South Africa. Several states across the world also supported the resolution.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-leads-un-human-rights-council-intervention-in-discrimination-and-violence-against-intersex-persons

  16. Survey to gather children and young people’s views for next government term - Finnish Government

    7.11.2025 | A new survey will open on Monday 10 November, giving pupils in years 5–9 the chance to share their thoughts on what is important. Their responses will help us as we prepare for the next government term.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/survey-to-gather-children-and-young-people-s-views-for-next-government-term

  17. Amendments proposed to Child Welfare Act to better protect children - Finnish Government

    9.10.2025 | The Government proposes amendments to child welfare legislation The aim is to strengthen children’s right to special protection, clarify the use of educational practices and restrictions and improve the opportunities for child welfare services to ensure a safe everyday life for children. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/amendments-proposed-to-child-welfare-act-to-better-protect-children-

  18. Foreign Minister Valtonen consults civil society organisations as Finland prepares for UN Human Rights Council session - Finnish Government

    26.2.2024 | In accordance with established practice, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs invited civil society organisations (CSOs) to comment on Finland’s activities at the 55th session of the UN Human Rights Council on 12 February. Representatives of more than 40 CSOs participated in a discussion with Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen. The discussion focused on the rights of children and the safety...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-valtonen-consults-civil-society-organisations-as-finland-prepares-for-un-human-rights-council-session

  19. Statement by Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen at the High-Level Segment of the United Nations Human Rights Council's 55th session - Finnish Government

    26.2.2024 | Statement by Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen at the High-Level Segment of the United Nations Human Rights Council's 55th session on 26 February 2024.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/statement-by-minister-for-foreign-affairs-elina-valtonen-at-the-high-level-segment-of-the-united-nations-human-rights-council-s-55th-session

  20. Children’s Independence Day celebration to be held on 4 December - Finnish Government

    27.11.2023 | Two children born in 2013 from each municipality of Finland have been invited to the Government Palace for the celebration. Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will personally welcome each guest at the start of the event. Ministers Riikka Purra, Sari Multala and Sari Essayah will also be in attendance.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/children-s-independence-day-celebration-to-be-held-on-4-december