Child Strategy

The Child Strategy was published in February 2021. It is based on fundamental and human rights treaties, and its vision is a genuinely child- and family-friendly Finland that respects the rights of the child. The first implementation plan for the Child Strategy was published in October 2021.

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The National Child Strategy podcast series “A Finland for all children” starts!

The podcast series includes six parts that discuss the key goals of the Child Strategy and explains to adults of all ages how to turn Finland into a Finland for all Children – a Finland where children’s inclusion and rights are realized. Over the next three weeks, we will be releasing new episodes with interesting guests on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Read more and listen to the podcast! The National Child Strategy podcast series “A Finland for all children” starts!

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Read how measures 19 and 28 of the Child Strategy are progressing in our current report

Measure 19 is about implementing campaigns for making an impact together with private sector actors and the public sector on reconciling work and family life. Measure 28 is about developing an operating model to support children’s participation in societal decision-making using digital panels. Read more! Progress report on the implementation of the Child Strategy 8.11.2022

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Read how measures 6, 9 and 14 of the Child Strategy are progressing in our current report

Measure 6 is about preparing a training package on sexual orientation and gender diversity and LGBT families for professionals. Measure 9 about creating a Handbook for Child Protection for children and young people. Measure 14 is about implementing a development project on the availability of services for children and young people. Read more! Progress report on the implementation of the Child Strategy 1.11.2022

The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child is the most widely ratified human rights treaty in the world. The National Child Strategy will ensure that the obligations of the Convention are met as well as possible in Finland.

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Implementation

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Publications

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Authorities, oganisations and citizens

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Children and young people

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Participation and events

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