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In accordance with the Language Act (423/2003), the Government submits a report to Parliament each parliamentary term on the application of language legislation and the realisation of linguistic rights as well as, where necessary, on other linguistic conditions. In addition to Finnish and Swedish, the report discusses at least the Sámi, Romani and sign languages.https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/project?tunnus=OM020:00/2024
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15.1.2026 | Today the Government decided in its plenary session to submit to Parliament the Government Report on the Application of Language Legislation in 2025. The report provides important monitoring data on the current state of Finland’s national languages and other indigenous languages and on the realisation of linguistic rights.https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/-/language-report-discusses-realisation-of-linguistic-rights
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Linguistic rights The Ministry of Justice is responsible for promoting the realisation of linguistic rights by monitoring the implementation and application of the Language Act and by issuing recommendations. The Unit for Democracy, Language Affai...https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/linguistic-rights
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Influencing the preparation of decisions and legislation Under Finnish legislation, authorities must act in an open and transparent manner. Citizens must be provided with opportunities to protect their rights and interests, receive information abo...https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/influencing-the-preparation
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About the website The website of the Ministry of Justice, www.ministryofjustice.fi, provides information on, i.a., the Ministry, its work and duties and on ongoing legislation and development projects at the Ministry. Finnish and Swedish pages are...https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/about-the-site
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Personnel search Department for Administration and Oversight Administrative Support Functions Mirja Al-Khafaji, Administrative Assistant Department for Administration and Oversight, Administrative Support Functions Phone number +358295150197 Email...https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/browse-by-department-and-unit
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Rights of the Sámi people Ministry of Justice safeguards the rights of the Sámi people The Ministry of Justice supports the development of Sámi cultural autonomy and coordinates the handling of Sámi rights across the ministries. The Ministry of Ju...https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/rights-of-the-sami-people
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Rights of the Sámi people Ministry of Justice safeguards the rights of the Sámi people The Ministry of Justice supports the development of Sámi cultural autonomy and coordinates the handling of Sámi rights across the ministries. The Ministry of Ju...https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/-/sami-rights
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News Language Report discusses realisation of linguistic rights Type: Press release Publication date: 15.1.2026 13.32 Proposal for a new Arbitration Act sent out for comments Type: Press release Publication date: 18.12.2025 12.16 Survey to gather ...https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/news
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Current issues News RSS (Opens New Window) (Opens New Window) Language Report discusses realisation of linguistic rights Type: Press release Publication date: 15.1.2026 13.32 Proposal for a new Arbitration Act sent out for comments Type: Press rel...https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/current-issues
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The Ministry of Justice The Ministry of Justice maintains and develops legal order and legal protection, reinforces the structures of democracy, and safeguards citizens’ fundamental rights. The Ministry is responsible for drafting the key legislat...https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/ministry
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New legislation on sexual offences The new legislation on sexual offences entered into force on 1 January 2023. The legislative reform strengthens everyone’s right to sexual self-determination and personal integrity. The key change is that the def...https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/sexualoffenceslaw
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26.11.2018 | This year's Nordic Saami language prize is awarded to Karin Tuolja from Jokkmokk, Sweden and Ekaterina Mechkina from Murmansk, Russia.https://oikeusministerio.fi/en/-/gollegiella-pohjoismainen-saamen-kielipalkinto-luulajansaamen-ja-kiltinansaamen-kehittajille
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8.2.2018 | Report of the Government on the application of language legislation 2017 Government publications 10/2017 Government publications 10/2017 Prime Minister’s Office, Helsinki 2017 Report of the Government on the Application of Language Legislation 201...https://oikeusministerio.fi/documents/1410853/4734397/VNK_H1017_Report+of+the+Government+on+the+Application+of+Language+Legislation+2017_net_3+(002).pdf/c33a5105-74ff-466d-88d3-798f54d819bc/VNK_H1017_Report+of+the+Government+on+the+Application+of+Language+Legislation+2017_net_3+(002).pdf.pdf?t=1518093680000
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10.11.2017 | Prime Minister’s Office Publications 7/2012 STRATEGY FOR THE NATIONAL LANGUAGES OF FINLAND Government resolution STRATEGY FOR THE NATIONAL LANGUAGES OF FINLAND Prime Minister’s Office Publications 7/2012 Government resolution Published by PRIME MI...https://oikeusministerio.fi/documents/1410853/4734397/Kansalliskielistrategia_EN.pdf/2e5f2752-4777-4b96-997f-acf145befe5d?t=1510304346000
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19.2.2020 | R IG H T T O B E LO N G 1 RIGHT TO BELONG Proposals for strengthening the sense of belonging among multicultural youth in Finnish society R IG H T T O B E LO N G R IG H T T O B E LO N G 32 Youth is a challenging time for many. It can be particular...https://oikeusministerio.fi/documents/1410853/4737829/ETNO+publication_+Right+to+belong.pdf/6d151b22-b42f-b8ac-dfb0-1408f2732b69?t=1582123443000
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8.2.2018 | Report of the Government on the application of language legislation 2017 Government publications 10/2017 Government publications 10/2017 Prime Minister’s Office, Helsinki 2017 Report of the Government on the Application of Language Legislation 201...https://oikeusministerio.fi/documents/1410853/4734397/VNK_H1017_Report+of+the+Government+on+the+Application+of+Language+Legislation+2017_net_3+(002).pdf/c33a5105-74ff-466d-88d3-798f54d819bc?t=1518093680000
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14.4.2019 | Linguistic rights 2 3 Linguistic rights are fundamental rights Pursuant to the Constitution of Finland, the national languages of Finland are Finnish and Swedish. Every person has the right to use their language, either Finnish or Swedish, when us...https://oikeusministerio.fi/documents/1410853/4734397/Kielelliset_oikeudet_esite_EN_WEB_120419.pdf/04d4846b-71a8-42d2-95f6-c7c0e98047e9?t=1555256888000
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30.5.2017 | 1 Reports and guidelines Layout: Government Administration Department, Information Support and Publications Unit, Anne-Marie Paakkari Description sheet Published by Ministry of Justice 28 February 2017 Authors Corinna Tammenmaa, Vava Lunabba Unit ...https://oikeusministerio.fi/documents/1410853/4734397/ActionPlan_StrategyfortheNationalLanguages.pdf/5513fe14-d092-4404-9ec1-d3a6e6a354af?t=1496146304000
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4.7.2017 | Hallintopolitiikka Valtiovarainministeriön raportti – 39/2015 Vapaaehtoistyö, talkootyö, naapuriapu - kaikki käy Vapaaehtoistoiminnan koordinaatiota ja toimintaedellytysten kehittämistä selvittävän työryhmän loppuraportti Kuvailulehti Julkaisija j...https://oikeusministerio.fi/documents/1410853/4735113/Vapaaehtoisty%C3%B6,+talkooty%C3%B6,+naapurity%C3%B6+-+kaikki+k%C3%A4y+(1).pdf/df24753d-3445-458b-8970-fc30de6bd3a3?t=1499154853000