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Covid worsened domestic violence victims' situation, study finds

Violence Against Women

Government proposes creation of dedicated office to tackle domestic violence

Harassment (behaviour)

International Women’s Day verdict - pandemic has increased inequality

Contacts to youth mental health helpline up by a quarter last year

National Police Board of Finland

Police: Domestic incidents up by a quarter

Family shelters report corona-related surge in demand for services

Finland urged to recruit more women cops, tighten law on rape

Violence Against Women

Poll: Some men blame victims for violence against women

Increase in women's shelters insufficient, says organisation

THL: At least 130,000 in Finland suffered domestic violence in 2017

Record number of families in Finland seek shelter from domestic violence

Monday's papers: Confusing start to jobless activation, Finland's blind eye to domestic violence, and Altia's IPO

Vile Treatment of Women

Ministry earmarks 80k for fight against female genital mutilation

Restraining order

Friday's papers: Union pay bumps, restraining orders and Finnish EU feminism

Family Problems

Monday's papers: Foreigners transform job market, more domestic violence shelters and giant panda caregivers wanted

Violence Against Women

Thursday's papers: Councillor objects to world-record skinny dip, overworked nurses protest, and violence against women

Women's Hospital (HUCH)

Finland last among Nordics to set up centre for victims of sexual violence

Family Problems

Too few domestic violence shelters: 1,200 victims denied placement last year

Violence Against Women

Wednesday's papers: Criticism from Amnesty, student financial aid cuts, Facebook for machines

Study: Swedish-speaking Finns commit less crime than Finnish counterparts

Outlaw Motorcycle Club

Wednesday's papers: Odin's domestic abusers, new biker gang, Berner on Posti future

Helsinki shelters full, many turned away

Shelters easier to access starting July

Christmas Season

Domestic abuse shelters full again this Christmas

Wednesday’s papers: Combating family violence, activating long-term jobseekers and feting a mysterious winner

Violence Against Women

Finland is EU’s second most violent country for women

Goods Traffic and Transport Services

Wednesday's papers: assessing the Ukraine fallout, trade with Russia slumps, and Finland's domestic violence shame

Holidays, Vacations and Celebrations

Busy Christmas Eve for police

Ministry of Health (Denmark)

Money shortage threatening municipal shelters

Family Problems

Female perpetrated violence on the rise

Violence Against Women

Justice Minister: Violence against women a major problem

Hard times hit safe homes and shelters

Family Problems

More men and elderly fleeing domestic violence

Shelters from family violence fill during Midsummer

Family Problems

Growing number of immigrants seek protection from domestic violence

Police: Number of violent crimes remains high

Breach of Privacy

Stalking may be criminalized

Marriage and Cohabitation

Violent Teen Relationships Set Stage for Abuse in Adult Life

International Unions and Organizations

Family Violence in Finland Slightly Higher Than EU Average

Coalition of Finnish Women´s Associations (Nytkis)

NGOs Call on Government to Take Tougher Stand on Domestic Violence