International Commission of Jurists

Concluding Observations, CEDAW/C/FIN/CO/7, 20 February 2014: Finland

Feb 20, 2014

10. The Committee welcomes the proposed amendment to the Act on Equality between Women and Men, which expands the definition of sex and gender-based discrimination to include discrimination based on gender identity and gender expression. The Committee notes with...

Concluding Observations, CCPR/C/FIN/CO/6, 24 July 2013: Finland

Jul 24, 2013

8. The Committee is concerned that the State party’s current legislation on combating discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity is not comprehensive, and therefore fails to protect against discrimination on all the grounds enumerated in the...

Concluding Observations, CAT/C/FIN/CO/5-6, 29 June 2011: Finland

Jun 29, 2011

24. While taking note with satisfaction that the State party committed itself to making the recommendations made under the universal periodic review an integral part of its Government’s comprehensive human rights policy, the Committee would appreciate receiving...

Concluding Observations, CCPR/CO/82/FIN, 27 October 2004: Finland

Oct 27, 2004

B. Positive aspects 3. The Committee notes with satisfaction the adoption of: (a) A new law against discrimination which entered into force in February 2004, banning all direct or indirect discrimination based on age, ethnic or national origin, nationality, language,...
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