Non-Discrimination Ombudsman
Yhdenvertaisuusvaltuutettu - Diskrimineringsombudsmannen
Ratapihantie 9 00023 Helsinki Finland
http://www.syrjinta.fi/web/en/frontpage
yvv@oikeus.fi
+358503960140
Finnish
Swedish
English
Russian
The task of the Non-Discrimination Ombudsman is to advance equality in Finland and to prevent and tackle discrimination. The Non-Discrimination Ombudsman is an independent and autonomous authority. You can turn to the Non-Discrimination Ombudsman if you have experienced or witnessed discrimination on the basis of age, ethnic or national origin, nationality, language, religion, belief, opinion, political activity, trade union activism, family connections, state of health, disability, sexual orientation or other personal characteristics.
The Non-Discrimination Ombudsman was founded 1.1.2015. when the new Non-Discrimination act came to force. Before the ombudsman was named “Ombudsman for minorities” and had only mandate to tackle ethnic discrimination.
Private, Public
Representing victims of discrimination before the courts, Bringing proceedings in the name of the equality body [with or without an identifiable victim], Amicus curiae brief or similar
Field | Grounds | |
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Opinion, political activity, trade union activity, family relationships, nationality, language and other personal characteristic.
Multi-mandate equality body
Office of Ombudsman
Single headed equality body (led by director or ombudsman/commissioner)
Non-Discrimination Ombudsman is the head of office with the independent right to choose employées and prioritise.
The Non-Discrimination Obudsman is appointed By the Government.
This institution does not have regional officies.
National Parliament