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

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Second-least corrupt country

Source: Corruption Perceptions Index

How Finland found a road to reconciliation after the Civil War of 1918
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How Finland found a road to reconciliation after the Civil War of 1918

A little more than a century ago, the newly independent nation of Finland experienced a short but brutal civil war. Though the conflict left deep scars, a culture of working together helped former enemies reconcile and allowed the country to progress relatively quickly in its nation-building process.

#3

in the world to grant women the right to vote (#1 in Europe)

Source: Inter-Parliamentary Union

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

1917

The year Finland became independent