Press releases

Non-Discrimination Ombudsman's recommendations to the Helsinki Police Department regarding discriminatory Kuri1 operation against the Roma

14.5.2024 10.47

The Non-Discrimination Ombudsman's Report: Subsequent applications are a key factor in safeguarding basic rights and liberties in the asylum process

24.4.2024 12.17

Non-Discrimination Ombudsman: the closing of nearly all border crossing points on the eastern border seriously jeopardises the right to seek asylum

24.11.2023 9.20

Study: Identification of victims of human trafficking compelled to criminal activity must be improved

1.9.2022 8.31

Company discriminated against a job applicant on the basis of nationality – paid EUR 6,500 in compensation

16.6.2022 9.30

Discrimination is deeply embedded in the structures of our society – The Non-Discrimination Ombudsman proposes amendments to legislation to improve equality and fundamental rights

31.3.2022 8.46

Report: The special provision on trafficking in human beings is rarely used as grounds for a victim’s residence permit

28.9.2021 10.01

Residence permit practices concerning victims of human trafficking are being reviewed

18.3.2021 13.35

Discrimination against an asylum seeker during recruitment – the Non-Discrimination Ombudsman contributed to conciliation

4.3.2021 9.00

Discrimination in online advertisements

23.7.2020 13.14

Report of the Non-Discrimination Ombudsman: Racism and discrimination - everyday experiences for People of African descent in Finland

9.6.2020 10.49

Report of the Non-Discrimination Ombudsman: The rights of a child are not realised in family reunification decisions

2.3.2020 15.55

Non-Discrimination Ombudsman set to collect data on discrimination faced by people of African descent – The survey is now open for answers

12.9.2019 12.00

Assessing credit rating on the basis of statistical data alone is discrimination – credit institutions must revise their practices

25.4.2018 12.25

Study: Decision-making Policy and Interpretations of the Finnish Immigration Service on International Protection Have Become Stricter

22.3.2018 11.38

Student to receive compensation for harassment – insulting comments by teacher during class

6.4.2017 12.54

Access to fertility treatment has to be granted on an equal basis also in public health care – denying service provision due to sexual orientation violated the Non-Discrimination Act

20.12.2016 11.49

Women of Nigerian origin in Finland who have been subjected to trafficking for sexual exploatation: Practice in applying the aliens act

15.9.2016 14.00