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Progress of gender equality in Finland
Finland scores 75.3 out of 100 points in EIGE's Gender Equality Index 2021. Find out why and explore all the scores on our website.
Gender statistics on Finland
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Translations of EIGE's work in Finland's languages
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The purpose of the Action Plan is to set up permanent national and regional structures in order to prevent circumcision of girls and women....
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The guidelines face the issue of gender segregation at Point 6....
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The Council of Mass Media Guidelines are asserting that human dignity must be respected....
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The guidelines note that discrimination based on gender is not allowed. Good practice in marketing is part of the enterprise’s social responsibility....
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The purpose of the association is to promote co-operation between women journalists, influence the representation of women in journalism, in the radio and television and take a stand on behalf of wome...
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For the next three years the aims of the Gender equality plan are: all personnel will perceive YLE as a gender equal work place; in all personnel groups the portion of women/men will be 40-60%; attent...
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The objectives of this Act are to prevent discrimination based on gender, to promote equality between women and men, and thus to improve the status of women, particularly in working life....
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It provides concrete examples about how journalism can be gendered and gives alternative to those practices, i.e. gives examples of good practices for journalists.
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Marketing legislation and control place limits and restrictions on marketing means and these must not be infringed....
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Results of the interim report are reported: female and male journalists have different opportunities to advance in their careers in Finland....
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The Council of Ethics in Advertising issues statements on whether or not an advertisement or advertising practice is ethically acceptable....
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The report describes the results of the Barometer: according to the gender equality barometer, Finns are unhappy in the way sexuality is represented....