Finland's Commitment to Gender Equality and Women Empowerment
Finland stands out as a pioneer in gender equality, with a strong emphasis on women's rights and empowerment. Being the first country to grant women the right to vote and elect them to Parliament, Finland showcases a society committed to equality in all aspects. From equal representation in the labor market to providing comprehensive health services, Finland sets a remarkable example for promoting the rights of women and girls. The country's notable achievements in gender equality reflect its progressive development policies and political landscape, where women have held the highest positions with remarkable success.
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FINLAND SOCIETY COMMITTED TO GENDER EQUALITY
THE SUCCESS OF FINLAND AS A COUNTRY IS TO A GREAT EXTENT LINKED WITH IMPROVEMENTS IN THE STATUS OF WOMEN AND GENDER EQUALITY. 2
HISTORY Finland was the first country in the world to extend the right to vote and stand for elections to all women and men in 1906. Finland was also the first country to elect women to Parliament in 1907. 3
OUR STRENGHTS Women and men are equally represented in the Finnish labour market. Discrimination based upon gender is prohibited by law. All Finnish girls and boys study in mixed classrooms for at least 9 years and receive free meals at school. 4
OUR STRENGHTS Child health clinics and other services that provide the best possible health and well-being for the whole family. Finland is famous for its maternity package sent to every expectant mother or family. 5
6 C r e d i t : S a k a r i P i i p p o
PROMOTION OF THE RIGHTS OF WOMEN AND GIRLS IS ONE OF THE FOUR KEY PRIORITIES OF FINLAND S NEW DEVELOPMENT POLICY. 7
8 C r e d i t : R i i t t a S u p p e r i / K e k s i / T e a m F i n l a n d
FACTS AND FIGURES All the highest political positions in Finland have been held by women: President of the Republic (2000) Prime Ministers (2003, 2010 and 2019) Minister of Finance (2011, 2019) Minister of Foreign Affairs (1995) Minister of Defence (1990) 9
FACTS AND FIGURES POLITICAL 47% 58% of MPs are women of Ministers (11 out of 19) in the Government are women 10
FACTS AND FIGURES MUNICIPAL 39% 39% of municipal councilors are women of municipal council chairpersons are women 11
FACTS AND FIGURES BUSINESS 29% 1/3 40% Women account for approximately one-third of Finland s entrepreneurs, which is a relatively high share in comparison with other EU countries of the board members in listed companies are women of state-owned company board members are women 12
FAMOUS FINNISH WOMEN Minna Canth A Finnish writer and social activist. Minna Canth is the first woman to receive her own flag day in Finland. Miina Sillanp Finland s first female minister and a key figure in the workers movement. Helvi Sipil A promoter of women s rights. She was appointed as the first-ever female Assistant-Secretary-General of the United Nations in 1972. 13
FAMOUS FINNISH WOMEN First female Minister of Defence of Finland in 1990. Rehn is known for her international assignments as UN Undersecretary General and as the special rapporteur for Human Rights in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Elisabeth Rehn First female President of Finland. Tarja Halonen has paid close attention to the issues of human rights, democracy, civil society and gender equality. Tarja Halonen Sanna Marin Prime minister of Finland since 2019. Aged 34 at the time, she was the youngest female state leader, and Finland s youngest-ever prime minister. 14
LEARN MORE ABOUT EQUALITY IN FINLAND Minister for Nordic Cooperation and Equality Ministry of Social Affairs and Health: Gender Equality Unit Council for Gender Equality (TANE) Ombudsman for Equality 15
LEARN MORE ABOUT EQUALITY IN FINLAND National Non-Discrimination and Equality Tribunal Employment and Equality Committee in the Finnish Parliament Centre for Gender Equality Information Statistics Finland: Gender Equality 16
