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Ombudsman for Equality

The Ombudsman for Equality monitors the Equality Act and provides guidance and information on discrimination due to gender, gender identity and gender expression, and promotion of equality. 

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Pregnancy and family leaves

Recruitment and selection of employees

Pay discrimination

Sexual and gender-based harassment

Equality planning at workplaces

Gender identity and gender expression

Schools and educational institutions

Pricing and the availability of services

Frequantly asked questions

Tasa-arvovaltuutettu

Ombudsman for Equality
PO Box 22
FI-00023 Government

Visiting address: Hämeentie 3, FI-00530 Helsinki, Finland

Switchboard:  +358 295 666 830

e-mail: [email protected]

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