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Year of next Presidency of the Council of the European Union
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The handbook prepared by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health is intended for use in support of the ministries’ gender equality work....
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The European Charter for Equality of Women and Men in Local Life is addressed to the local and regional governments of Europe, who are invited to sign it, to make a formal public commitment to the pri...
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This booklet presents the key results, conclusions and recommendations of the project “Gender equality into pay systems: the effectiveness of job, competence and performance evaluation in Finland” (TA...
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This study covers a period of 30 years during which more than 300 equality projects focusing on education, training and the development of a more equal society have been funded in Finland....
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The mapping is a part of the gender mainstreaming into practice 2-year (1.3.2010 – 28.2.2012) initiative that aims to develop new methods and practices and tools to mainstream a gender perspective i...
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Targeted professionals: Social and health care services, education services, youth services, police, criminal sanction agency, fire and rescue services, social welfare and health care providers, educa...
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Fixed or permanent residence permit, asylum. Asylum Provisions Definition of 'refugee' in asylum law According to the Geneve Act from 1951, 1. chapter, 1§....
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Child welfare authorities can utilize the child protection measures, including taking the child into custody from home. Child Protection Provisions Number of FGM related interventions...
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Criminal code, chapter 21: 5§ = assault (pahoinpitely); 6§ = aggravated assault (törkeä pahoinpitely); 7§ = minor assault (lievä pahoinpitely). Criminal Law...
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This action plan outlines a national strategy on violence against women, in which FGM is clearly included as a form of violence against women....
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This document is a national strategy plan on the prevention of FGM and was published in August 2012. Policy Framework Issuer Ministry of Social Affairs and Health
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This statement highlights the need for a national strategy on FGM. Policy Framework Issuer The Advisory Committee on Equality Affairs