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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.

Life & society Equality

Helsinki proudly displays the colours of the rainbow

Helsinki Pride Week 2020 happens from September 7 to 13 on the streets and online.

Arts & culture Equality

Tom of Finland and IDAHOTB both continue to contribute to pride and acceptance

May 8 is the birthday of Tom of Finland (1920–91), often called Finland’s most famous artist globally. Shortly after that anniversary, on May 17, the annual International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOTB) takes place.

Second-least corrupt country

Source: Corruption Perceptions Index

Business & innovation Society

Finnish data entry: Your digital data can become “MyData”

Finland is the perfect place for the development of the MyData movement, which aims to give people control over their digital data.

Life & society Human 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.)

Life & society Society

Family-friendly Finland

We follow one set of parents to see what life is like with young children in Finland.