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| Finland | Fundamental and human rights indicators |
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Finland has faced criticism for its slow implementation of decisions and recommendations from human rights monitoring bodies. Its monitoring and data collection systems for assessing the implementation of human rights obligations are not comprehensive. Furthermore, the instability of its national monitoring structures has contributed toinsufficient informationreaching the government and parliament. Because of this, Finland’s thirdnational action plan on fundamental and human rights for 2020–2023was intended to develop the national system for monitoring fundamental and human rights. Fundamental and human rights indicators provide systematic information on the realisation of rights in different contexts. This information supports effective, evidence-driven fundamental and human rights policies. These indicators can help detect long-term trends, identify hidden structural issues and facilitate the flow of information between fundamental and human rights stakeholders. The first national fundamental and human rights indicators (Perus- ja ihmisoikeusindikaattorit /Indikatorerna för de grundläggande och mänskliga rättigheterna) were made available to the public in March 2024. The choice of indicators relied primarily onrecommendationsfrom international treaty monitoring bodies, insights from the highest members of the judiciary, statements from the Constitutional Law Committee and matters brought up in expert group consultations and dialogues. |
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| Finland | Structures for cooperation and coordination |
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The Government Network for Fundamental and Human Rights, which, among other things, coordinates the preparation and implementation of the national action plan for fundamental and human rights, has proven pivotal in creating dialogue between ministries. As each ministry is responsible for addressing fundamental and human rights matters within its field, the network improves the flow of information, reducing siloing and fragmentation. It has also enabled the highest members of the judiciary and the Human Rights Centre to share their expertise on this issue. Several advisory boards (Neuvottelukunta/Delegationen) operating within the Finnish government have tasks related to the implementation, promotion and/or monitoring of fundamental and human rights. All advisory boards, except the Advisory Board for International Human Rights, are grounded in national law. Their composition, tasks and operational scope vary considerably. Their positions in relation to the ministries also vary; some operate practically independently, while others operate in close connection to the relevant ministry. Certain advisory boards are tasked with extensive undertakings related to EU policies, legislation or international treaties. |
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