The training program organized by THL to strengthen anti-racist practices in the workplace has concluded. The accelerator training brought together 28 organizations from various sectors across Finland to explore proactive measures for preventing racism and eliminating its impacts in their own workplaces. THL and the participating organizations remain committed to promoting anti-racist approaches within their organizations and in working life more broadly.
Anti-racism refers to active and conscious efforts to oppose all forms of racism. It aims to reduce discrimination based on skin color, ethnicity, and origin, as well as the effects of discriminatory practices and negative stereotypes. The year-long, free-of-charge training provided participants with tools to advance anti-racist work in their everyday practices and organizational culture.
The organizations involved in the accelerator training recognize that discrimination and racism, which contribute to inequality, are widespread in our society. Addressing racism and dismantling discriminatory structures requires broad societal commitment. The organizations engaged in this learning process are determined to contribute to social cohesion and oppose racism through concrete actions.
Participating organizations
Amnesty International Finland; Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences; City of Helsinki, Kannelmäki Comprehensive School; City of Helsinki, Aftercare Services in Child Protection; Helsinki Region Transport (HSL); University of Helsinki; University of Eastern Finland; Karelia University of Applied Sciences; Hanken School of Economics; Finn Church Aid; Culture for All Service / Association for Equality in Culture; Kuopio Settlement Puijola; Laurea University of Applied Sciences; Mehiläinen Ltd; City of Oulu; Wellbeing Services County of Ostrobothnia; City of Riihimäki; City of Seinäjoki; Sexpo Foundation; Finnish Musicians’ Union; Finnish Red Cross; Swedish People’s Party of Finland; Arts Promotion Centre Finland; Turku University of Applied Sciences; City of Vantaa; Tax Administration; Municipality of Vihti.
The training was carried out by the THL project “Anti-racism capacity building: accelerating and mainstreaming”. The project is funded by the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) of the European Union.