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32981 BLOG: Defending the rights of minorities in communication should not be the responsibility of individuals 06.05.2020
32981 BLOG: Did you know that discrimination related to the use of artificial intelligence and algorithms is supervised by the Non-Discrimination Ombudsman? 30.04.2020
32981 BLOG: Finland’s alien passport practice is a structure which causes deep human suffering 22.04.2020
32981 BLOG: No person may be held in detention without legislative prerequisites, even in emergency conditions 02.04.2020
29569 NEWS: The Office of the Non-Discrimination Ombudsman continues its functions normally during the coronavirus situation 31.03.2020

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