Gender equality
The MSAH plays a key role in promoting gender equality by preparing legislation, monitoring the situation of gender equality nationwide, coordinating the development of activities on gender equality and promoting the implementation of the objectives of the government's equality policy.
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Legislation »
Legislation on gender equality.
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Mainstreaming »
Gender mainstreaming in Finland aims to ensure that gender perspectives are included in all areas of decision-making.
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Gender glasses »
Gender glasses can be used in all preparatory work, for example in matters involving legislation and decision-making.
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Equal pay »
Equal pay is a basic condition for a fair, good quality, productive working life.
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International cooperation »
The central international forum for Finnish cooperation on gender equality is the European Union.
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Responsible agencies »
Gender equality issues in Finland come under the auspices of the MSAH.
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Promoting gender equality in pensions »
Project taims to generate discussion about differences between pensions paid to men and women.
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It's Daddy Time! »
The campaign encourages fathers to fully use their right to take family leaves.