Act on legal recognition of gender to be submitted to Parliament
The Government has submitted a proposal for an act on legal recognition of gender and for related acts. The legal recognition of gender would be separated from medical examinations and treatments. The current requirement of infertility would be removed from the act. The Act on Legal Recognition of the Gender of Transsexuals would be repealed.
Ukraine and Finland discuss helping children in need of child protection
In spring 2022, Ukraine requested Finland to examine whether Finland could, under the Hague Convention, receive children who are fleeing the war in Ukraine and are in need of child protection.
Reimbursement scheme for cross-border healthcare to be harmonised
The Government proposes amendments to the Act on Cross-Border Health Care. The most central amendments deal with renewing the right to reimbursement under the Directive on the Application of Patients’ Rights in Cross-border Healthcare.
-
The health and social services reform »
The health and social services reform will restructure the organisation of public healthcare and social welfare in Finland.
-
Social security reform »
The social security reform aims for a clear and well-functioning system.
-
Working life programmes »
The working life programmes included in the Government Programme produce concrete solutions concerning working life and the service system.
-
The Action Plan for Gender Equality »
The Government’s Action Plan for Gender Equality brings together the goals and measures of the Government for promoting gender equality.
.png/13b96b44-4da2-09d6-c7bf-d955a561a319?t=1656585820479&width=305)
Hanna Sarkkinen
Minister of Social Affairs and Health
Aki Lindén
Minister of Family Affairs and Social Services