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Gender

Honouring inclusivity with Finnish pronoun power
Multiple hands and arms of different-aged people hold on to each other.
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
A large crowd of people waving rainbow-coloured flags fill the street for Pride parade.
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
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
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
Merkel wins award in Finland, chooses group in Niger as prize money recipient
Life & societyPolitics

Merkel wins award in Finland, chooses group in Niger as prize money recipient

Finland awards the International Gender Equality Prize, the first high-profile prize of its kind in the world, to someone who has advanced equality among genders. Rather than collecting the prize money, that person selects a cause to receive a major contribution.

Tagged in EducationEqualityFinlandGenderPolitics
Finland announces first recipient of International Gender Equality Prize
Life & societyPolitics

Finland announces first recipient of International Gender Equality Prize

Finland is awarding the inaugural International Gender Equality Prize to “a distinguished defender and builder of equality.” It’s the first high-profile prize of its kind in the world.

Tagged in EducationEqualityGenderPolitics

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