The Human Rights in Helsinki website is where you will find information about the city’s work on gender equality and non-discrimination. The website is intended for both residents and city employees. Here you can find the city’s gender equality and non-discrimination plans, different ways to promote gender equality and non-discrimination as a city employee, and information about the Gender Equality Commission, Non-Discrimination Commission, Elderly Citizens Council and Council on Disability.
Human Rights in Helsinki
– Jan Vapaavuori, the Mayor of Helsinki
Equal employer
The city of Helsinki actively fosters non-discrimination and the gender equality of its personnel, and also develops diversity management.


Services based on human rights
The city of Helsinki has committed to providing a good life to every resident just as they are, as well as equal and fair treatment in city services.