Promoting Gender Equality in Finland

At the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health gender equality is promoted by: the Gender Equality Unit, the Ombudsman for Equality, the Council for Gender Equality, the Gender Equality Board. Gender equality is an important value in Finland. Key gender equality themes are: gender-based discrimination, mainstreaming of the gender perspective, gender equality issues in working life, gender pay inequality, gender equality in education and training, reconciliation of work and family life, women and decision-making, violence against women, and men and gender equality