Government Report on Equality between Women and Men
Hallituksen tasa-arvoselonteko
Aims and objectives
To reinforce the systematic and long-term promotion of gender equality, assess the effectiveness of the current policy and allow for parliamentary discussion on gender equality policy.
Results and impact
The report has not yet been evaluated, but many of its recommendations were taken into account in the Gender Action Plan 2012-2015. The parliament expects a progress report for the implementation of the current report in 2016 and a new report in 2021.
Creator/owner/responsible institution
Gender Equality Unit, Ministry of Social Affairs and Health
Contact: kirjaamo@stm.fi
Contents/activities/services
The aim of the report is to reinforce the long-term and systematic promotion of gender equality, and it lays emphasis on the commitment to the implementation of gender equality policy at all levels. The report looks into the objectives and measures of the policy that has been pursued and their effectiveness as well as into the developments in gender equality over the past ten years.