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Frequently asked questions concerning child welfare in Finland In Finland, child welfare services are based on the Child Welfare Act (417/2007) and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (Finnish Treaty Series 59–60/1991). The Child Welfare ...https://stm.fi/en/frequently-asked-questions-concerning-child-welfare-in-finland
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Good Work Programme – Creating more appeal and staying power in the healthcare and social welfare sector Mounting service needs driven by an ageing Finnish population, higher rates of chronic diseases, evolving expectations and new technologies – ...https://stm.fi/en/sufficiency-and-availability-of-healthcare-and-social-welfare-personnel
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“At the ministry, I can bring together different parts of my studies in a remarkable way” Jere Päivinen is a Ministerial Adviser at the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health in the Department for Insurance and Social Security. His role brings toge...https://stm.fi/en/meet-our-people-jere-paivinen
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The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health provides overall guidance and prepares legislation on student health care in secondary and higher education.https://stm.fi/en/student-health-care
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Maternity and child health clinics Maternity and child health services are offered for all pregnant parents, families that are expecting a baby and children before school age and their parents. The functions of the maternity and child health clini...https://stm.fi/en/maternity-and-child-health-clinics
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Health and social services The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health sets the guidelines for developing health and social services, drafts the relevant legislation and guides the implementation of reforms. Legislation » Legislation on social and h...https://stm.fi/en/social-and-health-services
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Amending the Act on the Secondary Use of Health and Social Data The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health is preparing a government proposal for amending the Act on the Secondary Use of Health and Social Data (555/2019). The Act will be amended in...https://stm.fi/en/amending-the-act-on-the-secondary-use-of-health-and-social-data
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Government branch The administrative branch of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health includes several independent institutions and agencies, which implement the ministry’s objectives in society and participate in Government Programme projects....https://stm.fi/en/administrative-branch
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The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health coordinates, develops and monitors gender mainstreaming as part of the Government’s gender equality policy. Monitoring focuses particularly on legislative drafting, economic and operational planning, budgeting, and competence development. In addition, the operational gender equality planning of public authorities is monitored.https://stm.fi/en/project?tunnus=STM033:00/2025
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Legislation on services and benefits for older people This page lists the key pieces of legislation on services and benefits for older people. Below you will find them by topic and also links to more detailed guidance. Health and social services I...https://stm.fi/en/old-people
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Social services The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health is responsible for Finland’s social policy and prepares legislation on social welfare. Social welfare covers promoting social security and wellbeing and taking care of social welfare duties...https://stm.fi/en/social-services
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Social assistance Shortly Social assistance is a last-resort form of social security that secures the essential livelihood for an individual or a family when they cannot support themselves with other income or assets. It is a means-tested benefit,...https://stm.fi/en/income-security/social-assistance
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Legislation on termination on pregnancyhttps://stm.fi/en/termination-of-pregnancy
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Insurance business in Finland is subject to licence.The government grants licences to authorised pension insurance companies that manage earnings-related pension insurance.https://stm.fi/en/insurance/legislation
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Gender Equality Act promotes gender equality and prohibits gender-based discrimination In Finland, the Act on Equality between Women and Men, or the Gender Equality Act, lays down obligations to promote gender equality. The Ministry of Social Affa...https://stm.fi/en/gender-equality/legislation
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Current issues Press releases Women’s health offers significant growth potential for Finland Type: Press release Publication date: 2.10.2026 9.13 Ministry of Social Affairs and Health invites parents and other custodians to share their views on ch...https://stm.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=0900908f807f854a
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Current issues Press releases Women’s health offers significant growth potential for Finland Type: Press release Publication date: 2.10.2026 9.13 Ministry of Social Affairs and Health invites parents and other custodians to share their views on ch...https://stm.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=7077
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Current issues Press releases Women’s health offers significant growth potential for Finland Type: Press release Publication date: 2.10.2026 9.13 Ministry of Social Affairs and Health invites parents and other custodians to share their views on ch...https://stm.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=7043
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Current issues Press releases Women’s health offers significant growth potential for Finland Type: Press release Publication date: 2.10.2026 9.13 Ministry of Social Affairs and Health invites parents and other custodians to share their views on ch...https://stm.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=4850
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Current issues Press releases Women’s health offers significant growth potential for Finland Type: Press release Publication date: 2.10.2026 9.13 Ministry of Social Affairs and Health invites parents and other custodians to share their views on ch...https://stm.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=4406
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Current issues Press releases Women’s health offers significant growth potential for Finland Type: Press release Publication date: 2.10.2026 9.13 Ministry of Social Affairs and Health invites parents and other custodians to share their views on ch...https://stm.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=5583
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Current issues Press releases Women’s health offers significant growth potential for Finland Type: Press release Publication date: 2.10.2026 9.13 Ministry of Social Affairs and Health invites parents and other custodians to share their views on ch...https://stm.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=6795
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Current issues Press releases Women’s health offers significant growth potential for Finland Type: Press release Publication date: 2.10.2026 9.13 Ministry of Social Affairs and Health invites parents and other custodians to share their views on ch...https://stm.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=6098
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Current issues Press releases Women’s health offers significant growth potential for Finland Type: Press release Publication date: 2.10.2026 9.13 Ministry of Social Affairs and Health invites parents and other custodians to share their views on ch...https://stm.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=6674
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Current issues Press releases Women’s health offers significant growth potential for Finland Type: Press release Publication date: 2.10.2026 9.13 Ministry of Social Affairs and Health invites parents and other custodians to share their views on ch...https://stm.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=3367
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Current issues Press releases Women’s health offers significant growth potential for Finland Type: Press release Publication date: 2.10.2026 9.13 Ministry of Social Affairs and Health invites parents and other custodians to share their views on ch...https://stm.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=0900908f807f07bc
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Current issues Press releases Women’s health offers significant growth potential for Finland Type: Press release Publication date: 2.10.2026 9.13 Ministry of Social Affairs and Health invites parents and other custodians to share their views on ch...https://stm.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=259
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Current issues Press releases Women’s health offers significant growth potential for Finland Type: Press release Publication date: 2.10.2026 9.13 Ministry of Social Affairs and Health invites parents and other custodians to share their views on ch...https://stm.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=7114
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Current issues Press releases Women’s health offers significant growth potential for Finland Type: Press release Publication date: 2.10.2026 9.13 Ministry of Social Affairs and Health invites parents and other custodians to share their views on ch...https://stm.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=2952
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Current issues Press releases Women’s health offers significant growth potential for Finland Type: Press release Publication date: 2.10.2026 9.13 Ministry of Social Affairs and Health invites parents and other custodians to share their views on ch...https://stm.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=2747
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Current issues Press releases Women’s health offers significant growth potential for Finland Type: Press release Publication date: 2.10.2026 9.13 Ministry of Social Affairs and Health invites parents and other custodians to share their views on ch...https://stm.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=3038
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Current issues Press releases Women’s health offers significant growth potential for Finland Type: Press release Publication date: 2.10.2026 9.13 Ministry of Social Affairs and Health invites parents and other custodians to share their views on ch...https://stm.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=2978
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Current issues Press releases Women’s health offers significant growth potential for Finland Type: Press release Publication date: 2.10.2026 9.13 Ministry of Social Affairs and Health invites parents and other custodians to share their views on ch...https://stm.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=7118
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Current issues Press releases Women’s health offers significant growth potential for Finland Type: Press release Publication date: 2.10.2026 9.13 Ministry of Social Affairs and Health invites parents and other custodians to share their views on ch...https://stm.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=7042
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Current issues Press releases Women’s health offers significant growth potential for Finland Type: Press release Publication date: 2.10.2026 9.13 Ministry of Social Affairs and Health invites parents and other custodians to share their views on ch...https://stm.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=6933
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Current issues Press releases Women’s health offers significant growth potential for Finland Type: Press release Publication date: 2.10.2026 9.13 Ministry of Social Affairs and Health invites parents and other custodians to share their views on ch...https://stm.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=7020
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Current issues Press releases Women’s health offers significant growth potential for Finland Type: Press release Publication date: 2.10.2026 9.13 Ministry of Social Affairs and Health invites parents and other custodians to share their views on ch...https://stm.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=7142
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Current issues Press releases Women’s health offers significant growth potential for Finland Type: Press release Publication date: 2.10.2026 9.13 Ministry of Social Affairs and Health invites parents and other custodians to share their views on ch...https://stm.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=7107
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Current issues Press releases Women’s health offers significant growth potential for Finland Type: Press release Publication date: 2.10.2026 9.13 Ministry of Social Affairs and Health invites parents and other custodians to share their views on ch...https://stm.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=3086
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Current issues Press releases Women’s health offers significant growth potential for Finland Type: Press release Publication date: 2.10.2026 9.13 Ministry of Social Affairs and Health invites parents and other custodians to share their views on ch...https://stm.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=4464
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Current issues Press releases Women’s health offers significant growth potential for Finland Type: Press release Publication date: 2.10.2026 9.13 Ministry of Social Affairs and Health invites parents and other custodians to share their views on ch...https://stm.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=4348
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Current issues Press releases Women’s health offers significant growth potential for Finland Type: Press release Publication date: 2.10.2026 9.13 Ministry of Social Affairs and Health invites parents and other custodians to share their views on ch...https://stm.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=6118
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Current issues Press releases Women’s health offers significant growth potential for Finland Type: Press release Publication date: 2.10.2026 9.13 Ministry of Social Affairs and Health invites parents and other custodians to share their views on ch...https://stm.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=243
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Current issues Press releases Women’s health offers significant growth potential for Finland Type: Press release Publication date: 2.10.2026 9.13 Ministry of Social Affairs and Health invites parents and other custodians to share their views on ch...https://stm.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=0900908f808321fa
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Current issues Press releases Women’s health offers significant growth potential for Finland Type: Press release Publication date: 2.10.2026 9.13 Ministry of Social Affairs and Health invites parents and other custodians to share their views on ch...https://stm.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=105
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Current issues Press releases Women’s health offers significant growth potential for Finland Type: Press release Publication date: 2.10.2026 9.13 Ministry of Social Affairs and Health invites parents and other custodians to share their views on ch...https://stm.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=6587
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Current issues Press releases Women’s health offers significant growth potential for Finland Type: Press release Publication date: 2.10.2026 9.13 Ministry of Social Affairs and Health invites parents and other custodians to share their views on ch...https://stm.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=2914
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Current issues Press releases Women’s health offers significant growth potential for Finland Type: Press release Publication date: 2.10.2026 9.13 Ministry of Social Affairs and Health invites parents and other custodians to share their views on ch...https://stm.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=4202
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Current issues Press releases Women’s health offers significant growth potential for Finland Type: Press release Publication date: 2.10.2026 9.13 Ministry of Social Affairs and Health invites parents and other custodians to share their views on ch...https://stm.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=4511
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Current issues Press releases Women’s health offers significant growth potential for Finland Type: Press release Publication date: 2.10.2026 9.13 Ministry of Social Affairs and Health invites parents and other custodians to share their views on ch...https://stm.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=4449
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Current issues Press releases Women’s health offers significant growth potential for Finland Type: Press release Publication date: 2.10.2026 9.13 Ministry of Social Affairs and Health invites parents and other custodians to share their views on ch...https://stm.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=7052
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Current issues Press releases Women’s health offers significant growth potential for Finland Type: Press release Publication date: 2.10.2026 9.13 Ministry of Social Affairs and Health invites parents and other custodians to share their views on ch...https://stm.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=7062
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Current issues Press releases Women’s health offers significant growth potential for Finland Type: Press release Publication date: 2.10.2026 9.13 Ministry of Social Affairs and Health invites parents and other custodians to share their views on ch...https://stm.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=7113
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Current issues Press releases Women’s health offers significant growth potential for Finland Type: Press release Publication date: 2.10.2026 9.13 Ministry of Social Affairs and Health invites parents and other custodians to share their views on ch...https://stm.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=7071
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Current issues Press releases Women’s health offers significant growth potential for Finland Type: Press release Publication date: 2.10.2026 9.13 Ministry of Social Affairs and Health invites parents and other custodians to share their views on ch...https://stm.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=6585
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Current issues Press releases Women’s health offers significant growth potential for Finland Type: Press release Publication date: 2.10.2026 9.13 Ministry of Social Affairs and Health invites parents and other custodians to share their views on ch...https://stm.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=4275
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Current issues Press releases Women’s health offers significant growth potential for Finland Type: Press release Publication date: 2.10.2026 9.13 Ministry of Social Affairs and Health invites parents and other custodians to share their views on ch...https://stm.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=6213
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Current issues Press releases Women’s health offers significant growth potential for Finland Type: Press release Publication date: 2.10.2026 9.13 Ministry of Social Affairs and Health invites parents and other custodians to share their views on ch...https://stm.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=2731
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Current issues Press releases Women’s health offers significant growth potential for Finland Type: Press release Publication date: 2.10.2026 9.13 Ministry of Social Affairs and Health invites parents and other custodians to share their views on ch...https://stm.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=2877
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Current issues Press releases Women’s health offers significant growth potential for Finland Type: Press release Publication date: 2.10.2026 9.13 Ministry of Social Affairs and Health invites parents and other custodians to share their views on ch...https://stm.fi/en/current-issues?decisionId=2984