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Human rights & asylum
In this section we have collected articles, news and useful links about human rights and asylum. Kanun is a volunteer organisation and does not give legal advice; for legal matters, please contact specialised organisations.
Human rights resources
- Human Rights Centre (Ihmisoikeuskeskus) (opens in a new tab)
Independent expert institution that promotes and monitors fundamental and human rights in Finland.
- Non-Discrimination Ombudsman (opens in a new tab)
Advice and help if you have experienced discrimination.
- Amnesty International Finnish Section (opens in a new tab)
Human rights organisation: information on human rights and the rights of asylum seekers.
- UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) (opens in a new tab)
Official UN information on human rights.
Useful links for migrants and asylum seekers
- InfoFinland (opens in a new tab)
Information about living in Finland in many languages.
- Migri – Finnish Immigration Service (opens in a new tab)
Official information on residence permits, asylum and citizenship.
- Pakolaisneuvonta – Refugee Advice Centre (opens in a new tab)
Legal advice and assistance for asylum seekers and refugees.
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Donald Trump the President of United States of America and Vladimir Putin Russian Federal Republic!
Statement of Finnish Afghans on terrorist attack, which happened in July 23 on Hazara protest in Kab
Statement of Finnish Afghans on terrorist attack, which happened in July 23 on Hazara protest in Kabul...