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Sanna Marin, 34, Finland’s new prime minister, heads a government coalition with four other female leaders
A woman, Prime Minister Sanna Marin, looks at someone outside the frame of the photo and half-smiles.
Life & societyPolitics

Sanna Marin, 34, Finland’s new prime minister, heads a government coalition with four other female leaders

Less than a month after her 34th birthday, Sanna Marin was chosen by her party, the Social Democrats, to replace Antti Rinne as prime minister.

Tagged in EqualityFinlandGenderPolitics
“Equality Now” receives International Gender Equality Prize in Tampere, Finland
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Life & societyEquality

“Equality Now” receives International Gender Equality Prize in Tampere, Finland

Originally established by the Finnish government in 2017, the year the country celebrated the 100th anniversary of its independence, the International Gender Equality Prize promotes equality on a global scale.

Tagged in EducationEqualityFinlandGenderPolitics
Equality in sports catches attention in Finland
Two basketball players in Finnish national team jerseys give each other a high-five.
Life & societySports

Equality in sports catches attention in Finland

In sports circles, equality has recently been getting more of the interest it deserves. Trending topics include equal compensation for women’s national teams, acceptance of sexual minorities in pro sports, and sportspeople with disabilities.

Tagged in EqualitySportsWellbeing
Honouring inclusivity with Finnish pronoun power
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Life & societyEquality

Honouring inclusivity with Finnish pronoun power

Finland is championing the gender-neutral Finnish pronoun “hän” to promote equality around the world. To get people talking about equality, the country is presenting Hän Honours to individuals and organisations that are advancing inclusivity.

Tagged in EducationEqualityFinnishnessGenderLanguageSociety
Helsinki Pride Parade – a party for all
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Life & societyHuman rights

Helsinki Pride Parade – a party for all

On the last Saturday of June Helsinki sparkles with colours. For over ten years, that’s when people have gathered to march together at the Pride Parade to celebrate equality and human rights. (See our slideshow of the parade.)

Tagged in EqualityGenderHuman rightsSlideshowsSociety
Spreading the word about equality, with the Finnish pronoun “hän”
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Life & societyEquality

Spreading the word about equality, with the Finnish pronoun “hän”

Equality forms a core value for Finland and its people, and this may have something to do, in part, with the Finnish language. It covers both “he” and “she” with a single gender-neutral pronoun: “hän.”

Tagged in EducationEqualityFamilyFinnishnessLanguageSociety
Finnish parliamentary elections: Record number of women winners
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Life & societyPolitics

Finnish parliamentary elections: Record number of women winners

In a very close election, the Social Democratic Party won the most seats in Parliament – but only just.

Tagged in EqualityFinnishnessPolitics
Coffee, machines and an array of parties go into Finland’s parliamentary election
Life & societyPolitics

Coffee, machines and an array of parties go into Finland’s parliamentary election

On April 14, 2019, Finland holds its parliamentary election, with about a dozen parties that have a realistic chance of winning seats. Coffee and interactive online resources (often referred to as “election machines”) may play a part.

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