Building an inclusive integration approach in Finland: news
A blueprint for multi-level governance of inclusive integration and good relations in Finland is published
Designed as a guiding framework, the blueprint provides actionable recommendations for establishing a multi-level and multi-stakeholder coordination mechanism for integration policies in Finland. It offers a comparative analysis of internationally recommended arrangements for multi-level...
Two new guides available under the “Building an inclusive integration approach in Finland” project
The first guide, “Seeking real equality: a practical guide for Finnish municipalities to combat discrimination” aims to provide practical steps and tools to help municipalities combat discrimination more effectively. The second guide, "Opas Kunnille: Kotoutumista Ja Väestösuhteita Edistävä...
Finnish municipalities trained on preventing systemic discrimination
On 22 November 2024, a group of representatives of seven Finnish municipalities (Hämeenlinna, Kuopio, Tampere, Turku, Vaasa, Vantaa and Oulu) participated in a training course on the collection of equality data and the prevention of systemic discrimination in Helsinki. The training session...
Policy briefs on public participation and systemic discrimination in Finnish
Two policy briefs produced within the Intercultural Cities (ICC) Programme are now available in Finnish. The first one, “Building meaningful public participation in Intercultural cities – A guide to the appreciative inquiry approach”, is mainly intended for local authorities and practitioners...
Finnish stakeholders meet to shape a new blueprint on integration
On 31 October 2024, stakeholders from across Finland met in Helsinki to review the draft “Blueprint for Multi-Level Governance of Inclusive Integration and Good Relations in Finland”. The workshop brought together 17 representatives from local, regional, and national authorities, as well as civil...
Oulu joins 6 other Finnish municipalities to work on good relations and intercultural integration
The municipality of Oulu has become the seventh city participating in the EU / CoE joint project “Building an inclusive integration approach in Finland”. Oulu is a city known for its strong economy, innovative technology sector, and a rich blend of rural and urban environments. Through the...
New resources available in Finnish for promoting intercultural integration
The "Intercultural cities step-by-step guide" and the "Anti-rumours handbook" have been translated into Finnish within the Council of Europe and European Union joint project “Building an inclusive integration approach in Finland”. The "Intercultural cities step-by-step guide" is a practical tool...
Expert visits to Hämeenlinna, Tampere, Kuopio, Vaasa and Turku (Finland)
A delegation of national and international experts from the Council of Europe, accompanied by members of the Secretariat, carried out visits to the Finnish municipalities of Hämeenlinna, Kuopio, Tampere, Turku and Vaasa following the development of individual Intercultural Cities (ICC) Index...
The Intercultural Cities Step-by-step guide now available in Swedish
The Intercultural Cities Step-by-step guide, which was developed and launched in 2019 by the Intercultural Cities Programme of the Council of Europe, is now available in Swedish following its translation under the joint EU/CoE project “Building an inclusive integration approach in Finland”. This...
Report on integration policies in Finland has been published
An inception report mapping the existing integration policies in Finland has been written under the EU / CoE Joint Project on “Building an inclusive integration approach in Finland”. The report, written by Panu Artemjeff, Miriam Attias and Pekka Kettunen, analyses the state of affairs in Finland...
Evaluation report assessing the “Equal Finland Action Plan against Racism and Promotion of Good Relations”
An evaluation report assessing the “Equal Finland Action Plan against Racism and Promotion of Good Relations” has been prepared under the EU / CoE Joint Project on “Building an inclusive integration approach in Finland”. The purpose of the evaluation was to identify areas for improvement to be...
New policy analysis on interculturality for the cities of Hämeenlinna, Kuopio, Tampere and Turku
The 2024 Intercultural Cities Index Analysis for the cities of Hämeenlinna, Kuopio, Tampere and Turku from Finland were published within the European Union/Council of Europe joint project “Building an inclusive integration approach in Finland”. The reports provide a thorough analysis of the...
Officials from Finnish cities visited Lisbon, Loures and Cascais to discuss intercultural integration and multi-level governance
A delegation of officials from the Finnish municipalities of Hämeenlinna, Kuopio, Tampere, Turku, Vaasa and Vantaa were welcomed by their counterparts from Lisbon, Loures and Cascais during a study visit in Portugal on 10-11 April 2024, aiming to share practical know-how and draw from the...
Media & Communication Training for Finnish municipalities
A two-day training on media & communication was conducted under the EU / CoE Joint Project on “Building an inclusive integration approach in Finland” on 11-12 March 2024 in Helsinki. Representatives of the municipalities participating in the project (Hämeenlinna, Kuopio, Tampere, Turku, Vaasa and...
Finnish translation of the Model Framework for an Intercultural Integration Strategy at the National Level
The Council of Europe’s Model Framework for an Intercultural Integration Strategy at the National Level was translated into Finnish within the European Union/Council of Europe joint project “Building an inclusive integration approach in Finland”. The Model Framework serves as a tool for...
Intercultural Citizenship Test is now available in Finnish
The Intercultural Citizenship Test, which is a learning tool designed to support individuals and groups to reflect on what it means to be an intercultural citizen, is now available in Finnish. The test aims to increase knowledge and awareness on human rights, intercultural competence, perceptions...
New policy analysis on interculturality for the city of Vaasa
The 2023 Intercultural Cities Index Analysis for the city of Vaasa, Finland, was published within the European Union/Council of Europe joint project “Building an inclusive integration approach in Finland”. The document provides a thorough analysis of the municipality’s intercultural policies,...
Analysis of the Finnish practice in multilevel governance
A report entitled “Review of Current Practices in Multi-Level Governance in Finland”, which gives an overall picture of multilevel governance in the field of integration, good relations and interculturality in Finland, was published within the European Union/Council of Europe joint project...
Recommendation of the Comittee of Ministers on Multilevel policies and governance for intercultural integration translated into Finnish
The Recommendation CM/Rec(2022)10 on Multilevel policies and governance for intercultural integration, adopted by the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe on 6 April 2022, has been translated into Finnish within the European Union/Council of Europe joint project “Building an inclusive...
Anti-rumours Training for Finnish municipalities
A two-day training on Anti-rumours was conducted under the EU / CoE Joint Project on “Building an inclusive integration approach in Finland” on 24-25 October 2023 in Helsinki. Representatives of the municipalities participating in the project (Hämeenlinna, Kuopio, Tampere, Turku, Vaasa and...
The joint project “Building an inclusive integration approach in Finland” is co-funded by the European Union via the Technical Support Instrument and the Council of Europe, and implemented by the Council of Europe in co-operation with the European Commission.
Duration: 15.9.2022-14.3.2025
Total Budget: €667,000
Implementer: Intercultural Cities (ICC) programme of the Council of Europe in co-operation with the European Commission and the Ministry of Justice of Finland.