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Helsinki has received the recognition as a child-friendly municipality

Great news!!! Helsinki has received the recognition as a child-friendly municipality. This now means a stronger implementation of the national child strategy in Helsinki! This week, the City of Helsinki has been awarded UNICEF’s child-friendly municipality recognition. This is wonderful…
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Deputy Mayor’s Latest News – August 2024

August transitions into the pulse of September The City Board started its work at the beginning of August, and the first City Council meeting after the summer break was held at the end of the month. Important and major issues…
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The first year as Deputy Mayor

The first year as Deputy Mayor of Education and Training is coming to an end, and the new school year will begin in a few days. My role is quite extensive and includes a variety of tasks. However, the focus…
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In Helsinki, we continue to strongly promote equality work at the city level

In Helsinki, we are already committed in our city strategy to making Helsinki the best and most equitable place to learn. Therefore, we continue to strongly promote equality work at the city level. In addition, we have developed the Education…
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Current news on social and healthcare services

Saving is not easy, nor is reforming. However, it is clear that something must be done to ensure that public funds are sufficient to promote and provide care for everyone’s health. Governments have long found it challenging to heed calculations…
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My opening speech at the ECCNA conference

The ECCNA, or European Conference and Convention of Narcotics Anonymous, was held from July 12 to 14, 2024, in Helsinki. I had the honor of opening the event this year. ** Dear friends, Warm welcome to Finland and especially to our…
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Deputy Mayor’s Latest News – June 2024

June Recap I had a busy June, and my summer vacation came early this year, but I’m back at work now. 📌 Quality of Education and Well-Being of Employees Over Infrastructure June’s heat coincided with Porin SuomiAreena week, filled with…
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The border law must be resolved through open discussion and expert assessment

The situation in Europe is challenging, and we live in times when national security must understandably be seriously considered. This responsibility falls on the political leadership; it is their duty. Just as it was during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, this…
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My Speech at Helsinki Pride 2024

Happy Helsinki Pride to everyone in Kaivopuisto! It is an honor to be here today. I am particularly proud that, together with the Helsinki city leadership, we get to be the patrons of Helsinki Pride this year. Additionally, Pride peace…
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Children’s rights must also be taken into account in border legislation

Legal experts have broadly addressed the border legislation put forward by Orpo’s government through the lens of the Constitution and international human rights treaties. As a child rights lawyer, I want to highlight a few key issues from the perspective…
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