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  1. Government proposes measures to prevent benefit fraud and incorrect payments - Ministry of Social Affairs and Health

    9.4.2026 | The Government is proposing changes aimed at preventing intentional misuse of social security, reducing incorrect social security payments and improving information exchange with Kela, the Social Insurance Institution of Finland.
    https://stm.fi/en/-/government-proposes-measures-to-prevent-benefit-fraud-and-incorrect-payments

  2. Memorandums assessing combined impacts of Government’s social security changes now published - Ministry of Social Affairs and Health

    22.9.2025 | The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health has today published three memorandums assessing the combined impacts of the Government’s changes to social security during this parliamentary term. The memorandums focus particularly on the impacts of the comprehensive reform of social assistance.
    https://stm.fi/en/-/memorandums-assessing-combined-impacts-of-government-s-social-security-changes-now-published

  3. Nordic gender equality ministers and experts to meet in Vantaa - Ministry of Social Affairs and Health

    8.10.2025 | Gender Equality Days is the main annual event in the field of gender equality in Finland, and this year it will be organised as part of the programme for Finland’s Presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers. The event will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action adopted at the UN World Conference on Women in 1995.
    https://stm.fi/en/-/nordic-gender-equality-ministers-and-experts-to-meet-in-vantaa

  4. Freedom does not happen by itself. Respond to the backlash against gender equality and LGBTI rights - Ministry of Social Affairs and Health

    3.10.2022 | Saturday night on 25 June got off to a good start in Oslo. It was the Pride Festival. It was the day before the Pride Parade.
    https://stm.fi/en/-/freedom-does-not-happen-by-itself

  5. Nordic co-operation is also important for safeguarding the rights of LGBTI people globally - Ministry of Social Affairs and Health

    3.1.2022 | On Tuesday, 30 November 2021, the Finnish Ministry of Social Affairs and Health and Ministry of Justice co-organised a seminar on the wellbeing and safety of LGBTI people as part of the programme for the Finnish Presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers.
    https://stm.fi/en/-/nordic-co-operation-is-also-important-for-safeguarding-the-rights-of-lgbti-people-globally

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    19.6.2026 | 1 CONCEPT NOTE OSTRAVA CASE STUDY The Social Rental Agency model to overcome Roma housing exclusion May 2026 The European Network on Roma Equality under EU Funds (EURoma Network) has been working since 2007 to foster an increased and effective use...
    https://stm.fi/documents/1271139/0/Ostrava+case+-+concept+note.pdf/3fb6fe3a-d365-951e-a6ab-415c4aaef6c9?t=1781851939936

  7. Every adult is responsible for ensuring that children can live without violence – Action plan guides violence prevention in Finland - Ministry of Social Affairs and Health

    3.12.2025 | 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.
    https://stm.fi/en/-/every-adult-is-responsible-for-ensuring-that-children-can-live-without-violence-action-plan-guides-violence-prevention-in-finland

  8. First implementation plan for Child Strategy sets out 30 new measures to safeguard children’s rights - Ministry of Social Affairs and Health

    7.10.2021 | The Government has finalised the implementation plan for the National Child Strategy. The plan includes a total of 30 new measures to secure the wellbeing of children and young people and to strengthen their rights. 
    https://stm.fi/en/-/first-implementation-plan-for-child-strategy-sets-out-30-new-measures-to-safeguard-children-s-rights

  9. Call for statements: seeking more effective ways to prevent benefit fraud - Ministry of Social Affairs and Health

    17.12.2025 | The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health is requesting comments on a draft government proposal that seeks to prevent intentional misuse of social welfare benefits, reduce incorrect social welfare payments and promote information exchange with the Social Insurance Institution (Kela). Statements may be submitted until 28 January 2026.
    https://stm.fi/en/-/call-for-statements-seeking-more-effective-ways-to-prevent-benefit-fraud

  10. Finland refuses to regress - Ministry of Social Affairs and Health

    7.3.2025 | The promotion of gender equality, women’s rights and the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ) people is facing strong opposition around the world. The situation causes concern, but Finland’s policy is clear: we defend gender equality and continue to work towards achieving equality between women, men and people belonging to gender minorities together with the other Nordic countries, civil society and our other partners.
    https://stm.fi/en/-/finland-refuses-to-regress

  11. Rights of clients and patients to be strengthened through long-term development of legislation and practices - Ministry of Social Affairs and Health

    1.6.2021 | The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health is continuing to prepare legislation on the self-determination of clients and patients. A roadmap extending beyond the term of the current Government will also be drawn up to strengthen client and patient participation and rights, and a broad-based monitoring group will be appointed to support this work.
    https://stm.fi/en/-/rights-of-clients-and-patients-to-be-strengthened-through-long-term-development-of-legislation-and-practices

  12. Johanna Laisaari: Children’s rights must also be protected under emergency conditions - Ministry of Social Affairs and Health

    11.5.2020 | The COVID-19 epidemic has shown us in practice how important the rights of children are under emergency conditions. Over the past few months, the rights of children have been considerably restricted around the world. Restrictions have been placed on education, social relations and physical activities. At the same time, the rights of children to security, basic care, play and leisure time have also been reduced in practice.
    https://stm.fi/en/-/johanna-laisaari-lapsen-oikeuksia-on-suojeltava-myos-poikkeusoloissa

  13. Assessment of combined impacts of social security changes now ready - Ministry of Social Affairs and Health

    23.9.2024 | The two memorandums published on 23 September 2024 assess the combined impacts of the changes to income security that the Government is preparing or implementing for the years 2024–2025.
    https://stm.fi/en/-/assessment-of-combined-impacts-of-social-security-changes-now-ready

  14. Merja Heikkonen: Preparing a national action plan for the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities amid COVID-19 crisis - Ministry of Social Affairs and Health

    20.5.2020 | Fundamental and human rights have attracted attention like never before because of the decisions made in response to the coronavirus outbreak. Restrictions on movement and assembly, among others, have been imposed. Human rights issues are not, and should not, be themes that gain relevance during crises; they deserve our full-time attention and dedication.
    https://stm.fi/en/-/yk-n-vammaissopimuksen-kansallinen-toimintaohjelma-syntyy-koronan-keskella

  15. UN General Assembly in New York – Finland to attend High-level Meeting on Antimicrobial Resistance - Ministry of Social Affairs and Health

    26.9.2024 | Minister of Social Security Sanni Grahn-Laasonen will attend a High-level Meeting on Antimicrobial Resistance in New York on 26 September 2024. Minister Grahn-Laasonen will deliver Finland’s address at the meeting, highlighting as a new theme the importance of the gender perspective in comprehensive antimicrobial resistance prevention.
    https://stm.fi/en/-/un-general-assembly-in-new-york-finland-to-attend-high-level-meeting-on-antimicrobial-resistance

  16. Peace and Hope for Pride - Ministry of Social Affairs and Health

    24.6.2024 | Throughout the month of June, we are celebrating International Pride Month. The theme of Helsinki Pride this year is ‘Peace and Hope’. We all have the right to peace. We all have the right to hope. They have been selected as this year’s theme for a good reason.
    https://stm.fi/en/-/peace-and-hope-for-pride

  17. Wellbeing services counties make decisions for the future: people’s wellbeing as a significant economic solution - Ministry of Social Affairs and Health

    9.4.2025 | Prime Minister Orpo’s Government has set an objective of adjusting public sector activities to ensure that the national economy is on a sustainable footing. At the moment, it looks like it will be difficult to achieve this objective over the next few years though. The decision-makers in the wellbeing services counties are in a key role here. Reaching fiscal balance in general government finances is essential.
    https://stm.fi/en/-/wellbeing-services-counties-make-decisions-for-the-future-people-s-wellbeing-as-a-significant-economic-solution

  18. Survey to gather children and young people’s views for next government term - Ministry of Social Affairs and Health

    7.11.2025 | A new survey will open on Monday 10 November, giving pupils in years 5–9 the chance to share their thoughts on what is important. Their responses will help us as we prepare for the next government term.
    https://stm.fi/en/-/194055633/survey-to-gather-children-and-young-people-s-views-for-next-government-term

  19. STM:n Kansainvälisen ja EU-toiminnan linjaus 2024-2027 – Master Luonnos

    6.9.2024 | 15 April 2024 Ministry of Social Affairs and Health policy on international and EU cooperation for 2024–2027 The policies of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health on international and EU coopera- tion for 2024–2027 guide the Ministry and its a...
    https://stm.fi/documents/1271139/8596760/Ministry+of+Social+Affairs+and+Health+policy+on+international+and+EU+cooperation+for+2024%E2%80%932027.pdf/fc8e9cbc-5a1e-0709-3595-c00076534c63?t=1725627093909

  20. Ministry of Social Affairs and Health to organise an information session on the Decree on the Rights of Access to Client Data in Healthcare and Social Welfare and the application guide - Ministry of Social Affairs and Health

    14.11.2022 | The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health, together with the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, will organise an information session on the content of the Decree on the Rights of Access to Client Data in Healthcare and Social Welfare and the related application guide on 19 December 2022 at 13.00–15.00.
    https://stm.fi/en/-/ministry-of-social-affairs-and-health-to-organise-an-information-session-on-the-decree-on-the-rights-of-access-to-client-data-in-healthcare-and-social-welfare-and-the-application-guide