Finnish women are free, independent, educated, but it wasn't always like this.
In the Finnish parliament, women make up 42% of deputies, among their ministers 36%, in the top management of stock exchange companies 23%, and directors in state-owned companies 39%. In Finland, women occupied the posts of Prime Minister, Minister of Finance, Minister of Defense, and, of course, everyone remembers President Tarja Halonen, who was elected to this post twice.
In Finland, women have achieved almost everything, but this required hard work. Not without the help and support of the state.
In the 19th century, women did not have civil rights — the law exempting unmarried women at the age of 25 from the custody of their father was adopted only in 1864. Married women remained under the full control of her husband.
Women began to study and work in all spheres on a par with men. Laws on free nutrition in kindergartens, schools, gymnasiums and schools, guaranteed pre-school and school education have simplified the lives of working Finn.
In 1986, a UN convention banning discrimination against women was signed. In 1995, a law on equality was adopted, the position of which regulates the number of women in state and municipal authorities - at least 40 percent.
Giving women equal rights was the right decision not only from an ethical or moral point of view, but also from an economic one. The reason for the excellent performance in many areas is gender equality.
The task of the Finnish ambassador for equality is to help protect the rights of women in the world. In this regard, Finland, which occupies 2nd place in the gender equality ranking, is a great example. Finland has achieved great success in this area and should share its experience.