The Advisory Board on Civil Society Policy informs
An autonomous and dynamic civil society for all
3.10.2022 9.31
A truly multi-voiced civil society reinforces democracy and the crisis tolerance of society as a whole. In its new strategy, published today, as well as its Govern Programme objectives, the Advisory Board on Civil Society Policy (KANE) emphasises the importance of dynamism and autonomy in our changing world.
Report: Democratic deficit among immigrants and multilingual Finns must be fixed
15.6.2022 12.01
The voice of immigrants and multilingual Finns is not being heard in decision-making and public debate. A report published today by the Advisory Board for Ethnic Relations (ETNO) examines what kind of barriers to participation and exerting influence in society there are among immigrants and multilingual Finns and presents solutions for removing them.
All companies, cooperatives and associations to be given the possibility to organise virtual meetings
21.4.2022 13.39
The Government proposes a legislative amendment that would provide all limited liability companies, limited liability housing companies, cooperatives and associations with the possibility to hold their meetings completely remotely. The aim is to improve the opportunities of shareholders and members to participate in the meetings.
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An autonomous and dynamic civil society for all
Press release
3.10.2022 9.31
Permanent possibility for companies, cooperatives and associations to hold virtual meetings
Press release
8.7.2022 10.45
Report: Democratic deficit among immigrants and multilingual Finns must be fixed
Press release
15.6.2022 12.01
Webinar on 10 May 2022: Hate crimes and restorative justice
News item
3.5.2022 10.57
All companies, cooperatives and associations to be given the possibility to organise virtual meetings
Press release
21.4.2022 13.39
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