The Special Representative of the Secretary General on Migration and Refugees (SRSG), David Best, carried out a fact-finding mission to Finland from 21 to 23 May.

The visit included meetings with the relevant state authorities, Finland’s Non-Discrimination Ombudsman, and representatives of international organisations and NGOs.

The Special Representative also visited the Punavouri Transit Centre for refugees and the Detention Unit of the Helsinki Reception Centre of the Finnish Immigration Service.

The visit focused on access of migrant to Finnish territory and to asylum procedures in compliance with applicable standards under international law.

A report on the fact-finding mission is forthcoming.