2010

The year National Failure Day was introduced

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.

47%

of Finnish people earn a higher education degree

Source: OECD

150 000

Number of registered snowmobiles

Source: Liikenneturva