Women

Finland

HELSINKI REGION

Police suspect 40-year-old taxi driver drugged and raped women

The Nomad Today 4/28/21

Investigators believe that the suspect may have committed more crimes than known so far and have asked other possible victims to contact authorities.

A woman walking on a snowy road. Photo: Pixabay.

Finland

POPULATION

Finnish women live on average 7 years longer than men

The Nomad Today 4/24/21

In 2020 the country recorded 83 infant deaths, the lowest number in the history of independent Finland.

16 August 2020, Mexico, Mexico City: Feminist activists hold placards as they march to protest against sexist violence and discrimination against women in Mexico City. Photo: Berenice Fregoso/dpa.

World

REPORT

UN: Millions of women cannot make decisions about their own bodies

The Nomad Today/dpa 4/14/21

Information from 57 countries, most of which are in sub-Saharan Africa, revealed that only around half of adolescent girls and women can make decisions "that underpin bodily autonomy and integrity."

Feminis woman campaign. Photo: nicoladreyer/Pixabay.

Finland

HUMAN RIGHTS

Amnesty International slams Finland for women and refugees situation

The Nomad Today 4/8/21

The human rights organization echoes the recommendations of a working group that suggested aligning the legislation on rape with international standards.

Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto (L). Photo: Jussi Toivanen/Vnk.

Finland

20 WOMEN AND CHILDREN

Government spent 395,000 euros on repatriations from Al-Hol

The Nomad Today 3/18/21

The government claims that it has charged returnees for their travel expenses and documents.

World

WOMEN'S DAY

Women under increased pressure due to pandemic, EU report finds

The Nomad Today/dpa 3/7/21

The number of domestic violence reports has seen a stark jump across the European Union, the Commission said.

Photograph published last week (10 December) by the Finnish government to celebrate the first anniversary of the Government led by Sanna Marin. Photo: Laura Kotila/Vnk.

Finland

WOMEN'S DAY

Only 37% of managerial positions in Finland are held by women

The Nomad Today 3/5/21

Finland ranks ninth in the EU country rankings for number of female managers, just behind Romania and five percentage points behind Sweden.

Finland

MATERNITY

29.4 years, mean age for women in Finland to have first child

The Nomad Today 2/28/21

Age of women at the first childbirth ranges from 26.3 in Bulgaria to 31.3 in Italy.

Finland

GENDER EQUALITY

Finland to broadcast major men's and women's sports equally

The Nomad Today 2/12/21

A government decree declares the main women's football, hockey, athletics and ski competitions of primary importance for society and establishes the obligation to televise them under the same…

Prime Minister Sanna Marin in a file photo. Photo: Laura Kotila Vnk.

Finland

HUMAN RIGHTS

Marin calls not to ignore China's "oppression of minorities"

The Nomad Today 2/3/21

The prime minister reacted to an article published by a Finnish newspaper, describing systematic rape and torture of women from the Uighur Muslim minority.

Finland

UN WOMEN

Finland funds Syrian women's peace efforts with € 1 million

The Nomad Today 1/29/21

"Sustainable and fair peace cannot be achieved without women’s participation," the Foreign Ministry says.

30 December 2020, Argentina, Buenos Aires: Pro-abortion activists react after lawmakers passed a bill that legalizes abortion, outside Congress. Photo: Matias Chiofalo/EUROPA PRESS/dpa

World

HISTORIC

Argentinian Senate approves law legalizing abortion

The Nomad Today/dpa 12/30/20

Previous legislation criminalized abortion and punished not only the doctor performing the procedure but also the woman.

Finland

CAUSES OF DEATH

746 people committed suicide in Finland last year

The Nomad Today 12/15/20

The average age of persons who committed suicide was 47 years for both women and men.

24 November 2020, US, Wilmington: US President-elect Joe Biden (L) leaves the Queen theatre after introducing his nominees and appointees to key national security and foreign policy. Photo: Saquan Stimpson/ZUMA Wire/dpa

World

US TRANSITION

Biden announces all-women senior communications team

The Nomad Today/dpa 11/30/20

The personnel announcement comes less than a week after Biden and Harris presented their nominees for foreign policy and national security positions to the country.

The Government Palace, lit in orange to demand an end to violence against women. Photo: Jaakko Ranta/Vnk.

Finland

HUMAN RIGHTS

Finland raises its voice to demand an end to violence against women

The Nomad Today 11/25/20

The Government Palace has been illuminated in orange since Tuesday night in support of the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.

Finland

IRAQIS TOP THE LIST

Nearly 7% of Finnish women marry foreigners

The Nomad Today 11/12/20

Iraqis, British, Americans, Russians and Turks are the foreigners preferred by Finnish women to marry. Finnish men, in turn, prefer women from Thailand, Russia, Estonia and Philippines.

Finland

WORKING LIFE BAROMETER

Mental stress caused by work continues to rise in Finland

The Nomad Today 11/10/20

Women experienced burnout symptoms more often than men, according to the latest Working Life Barometer.

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Finland

WORK MARKET

Two thirds of employees in 'critical occupations' are women

The Nomad Today 11/9/20

There were 170,000 adults in critical occupations with whom at least one child aged under 10 lived, meaning there was a risk that one parent may take temporary leave if a child falls ill.