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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.

Tagged in EqualityPoliticsSociety
Home crowd cheers as Finland hosts World Hockey Championship
Finland’s Saana Valkama fighting off Sweden's Elin Lundberg.
Life & societySports

Home crowd cheers as Finland hosts World Hockey Championship

Finnish fans know their hockey, and they expect great games from their team as Finland challenges the US and Canada at the Women’s World Ice Hockey Championship, held just outside Helsinki.

Tagged in EqualityGenderSports
Finland’s first feminist: Why Minna Canth’s writing is still important
An old sepia photo of Minna Canth.
Arts & cultureLiterature

Finland’s first feminist: Why Minna Canth’s writing is still important

We speak to author Minna Rytisalo about how the work of playwright, author and social activist Minna Canth remains relevant today.

Tagged in ArtEqualityGenderHistoryLiterature
13 contemporary Finnish authors you should be reading
A close-up of author Maria Turtschaninoff smiling and looking downwards.
Arts & cultureLiterature

13 contemporary Finnish authors you should be reading

We asked the pros for recommendations about contemporary Finnish authors. Here they are, each with a book title to get you started.

Tagged in EqualityLiterature
From good to “goodest”: Finland tops the Good Country Index
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Life & societySociety

From good to “goodest”: Finland tops the Good Country Index

Finland is number one in the newest Good Country Index, which seeks to measure “what each country on earth contributes to the good of humanity.” We talk to the index’s creator, Simon Anholt, about what it means to be “goodest.”

Tagged in CultureEnvironmentEqualityFinlandSocietyTechnologyWellbeing
Who do you think deserves the next edition of the Finland-based International Gender Equality Prize?
The International Gender Equality Prize trophy; a red and blue glass sphere on a granite base.
Life & societyPolitics

Who do you think deserves the next edition of the Finland-based International Gender Equality Prize?

Do you know of someone who builds and defends equality? From October 25 to December 31, 2018, you can nominate a candidate for the next International Gender Equality Prize, a biennial award presented in Tampere, Finland.

Tagged in EducationEqualityFinlandGenderPolitics
Freedom in fashion in Finnish kids’ clothes
Business & innovationDesign

Freedom in fashion in Finnish kids’ clothes

Children’s clothing designers in Finland look to influence the whole industry by designing clothes that are not only beautiful and comfortable, but also ethically produced, long-lasting and free from gender bias.

Tagged in BusinessDesignEntrepreneursEqualityFashionGenderLifestyle

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