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29569 NEWS: The Office of the Non-Discrimination Ombudsman continues its functions normally during the coronavirus situation 31.03.2020
14835 PRESS RELEASE: Report of the Non-Discrimination Ombudsman: The rights of a child are not realised in family reunification decisions 02.03.2020
29569 NEWS: Xilhayaha xafiiska wadasinnaanta ayaa macluumaad uruurin ka samaynaya dadka leh jinsiyada afrikaanka ee loo gaystay cunsuriyad 12.09.2019
14835 PRESS RELEASE: Non-Discrimination Ombudsman set to collect data on discrimination faced by people of African descent – The survey is now open for answers 12.09.2019
29569 NEWS: Tackling Forced Labor is Good for Business and Society, According to HP, Co-op and Metso 06.05.2019

Human trafficking news

STATEMENT: Statement of the Finnish Non-Discrimination Ombudsman acting as a National Rapporteur on Trafficking in Human Beings 12.10.2018
Non-Discrimination Ombudsman and HEUNI to investigate the effectiveness of the legislation that applies to assistance for victims of human trafficking 07.06.2017
Women of Nigerian origin in Finland who have been subjected to trafficking for sexual exploatation: Practice in applying the aliens act 18.01.2017

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Non-Discrimination Ombudsman

The task of the Non-Discrimination Ombudsman is to advance equality in Finland and to prevent and tackle discrimination. The Non-Discrimination Ombudsman is an independent and autonomous authority.

You can turn to the Non-Discrimination Ombudsman if you have experienced or witnessed discrimination on the basis of age, ethnic or national origin, nationality, language, religion, belief, opinion, political activity, trade union activism, family connections, state of health, disability, sexual orientation or other personal characteristics.

Non-Discrimination Act