67.8%

of Finns belong to the Evangelical Lutheran Church

Source: Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland

For more than 100 years, Finnish “neuvola” clinics have given families a healthy start
Life & societyFamily

For more than 100 years, Finnish “neuvola” clinics have given families a healthy start

Founded in Helsinki in 1922, a nationwide system of maternity and child health clinics has benefited and helped shape Finnish society over a period that now spans more than a century. They provide everything from prenatal healthcare to postnatal support for parents.

After finding refuge in Finland, Afghan woman continues to advocate for peace and equality
Life & societyEquality

After finding refuge in Finland, Afghan woman continues to advocate for peace and equality

Since fleeing the Taliban and arriving in Finland, Shekeba Ahmadi has found stability in one of the world’s most gender-equal countries. Through her work as a women’s rights advocate, she hopes to fight extremist oppression in her former homeland.

85.4%

of Finns live in urban areas

Source: UN World Urbanisation Prospects

#1

in the Human Capital Index

Source: World Economic Forum