Every adult is responsible for ensuring that children can live without violence – Action plan guides violence prevention in Finland
3.12.2025 10.45
The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health has published the Non-Violent Childhoods Action Plan for 2026–2033 aimed at preventing all forms of violence against children. The plan, which will be implemented at the government level, is based on the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, the Lanzarote Convention and national statutes that require all forms of violence against children to be combated.
Request for comments: New act would strengthen child-friendly practices in criminal investigations
3.11.2025 13.08
The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health is requesting comments on a draft new act on healthcare and social welfare units that assist in investigating suspected offences involving children. The aim is to make the child-friendly Barnahus model a permanent part of the investigation of suspected offences involving children. Comments can be submitted between 3 November and 15 December.
Social security agreement between Finland and Uruguay to facilitate mobility between the countries
8.10.2025 15.21
Finland and Uruguay have signed a social security agreement between the two countries in Montevideo on 7 October 2025. As regards Finland, the agreement applies to the earnings-related pension scheme, and as regards Uruguay, to the pension schemes for employees.
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Every adult is responsible for ensuring that children can live without violence – Action plan guides violence prevention in Finland
Type:Press release
Publication date:3.12.2025 10.45
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Publication date:2.12.2025 11.49
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Publication date:1.12.2025 10.27
Slight decrease in healthcare fees for higher education students in 2026
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Publication date:27.11.2025 15.29
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Publication date:25.11.2025 12.30
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Kaisa Juuso
Minister of Social Affairs and Health