Posts about equality, non-discrimination, and anti-discrimination work.
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Kirkkonummi tells everyone: you belong here
Bullying of rainbow youth is increasing. Kirkkonummi voted 30–14 for flag-flying — a small gesture with measurable effects on young people's wellbeing.
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Kirkkonummi is a more equal place today
The municipal council of Kirkkonummi on 9.3. accepted my initiative for hoisting the Pride flag in Kirkkonummi, twice a year!
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Essays on immigration: the persistent myths
Myths about immigration distort public debate. Ten common misconceptions are examined against what the facts actually show about immigration to Finland.
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Everyone has the right to pride and dignity
Pride is about everyone's right to be proud of their existence. Gender and sexual minorities still face more discrimination than others.
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Council initiative: annual Pride flag flying
Kirkkonummi's strategy promotes equality and equal treatment. Flying the Pride flag is an inexpensive and easy action to implement it.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the difference between equality and non-discrimination?
- Equality (tasa-arvo) refers to equal rights and treatment regardless of gender. Non-discrimination (yhdenvertaisuus) is broader, covering ethnicity, age, disability, religion, and other grounds.
- What are municipalities required to do for equality?
- Municipalities must draw up both an equality plan and a non-discrimination plan, and actively work to prevent discrimination in their services and as employers.