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Femina had an amazing time during Anna Lindh Foundation Week!It was a time of connection, collaboration and impactful activities, all aimed at building a more inclusive and sustainable future.Highlights of…

The Green and Just Transition Conference 2024, held in Narva, Estonia, was a landmark event that brought together thought leaders, policymakers, civil society representatives, and experts to address the dual…

Children’s Rights Day is an international celebration that reminds us to defend children’s rights. Every year on 20 November, Finland celebrates Children’s Rights Day. It is based on the 1989…

Femina participated in a pilot training on age-friendly and safe living environments for older people organised by the Institute for Ageing, which focused on factors outside the living environment and…

We are excited to invite you to join us for the Green & Just Transition Conference 2024, held from November 28 to December 1, 2024, in Narva, Estonia. This important three-day event will…

Femina organises training and guidance for older people on how to develop their skills and comfort with smartphones, tablets, and computers. • What the internet is and what you can…

We went hiking on the beautiful nature trail in Haukkavuori, a day full of adventure and learning. This hike allowed young people to learn about forest rules, their rights and…

Femina ry offers a wide range of career and job coaching services! We aim to help you find your working life, studies, or entrepreneurship path. Our support helps you in…

We had a fantastic time today in the beautiful Nuuksio National Park! Our mushroom-themed hike was a remarkable success, filled with learning, sharing, and plenty of laughter. Elders Teaching Youngsters…

Are you interested in practicing your Finnish and meeting new people? Join us at our Language Café! Here, you can chat about a wide range of topics in Finnish. Whether…

We were delighted to have the opportunity, in collaboration with Kotipesa ry, to organise a trip to explore Keravan Pihkaniitty. We were delighted to facilitate an enjoyable and informative Mushrooms…

Kerava hosted a significant training programme on media analysis and critical thinking. A major training programme on media analysis, critical thinking and media and information literacy was held in Kerava,…

On 29 August 2024, a major workshop was held in Kerava, at the Sompio school, focusing on the basics of democracy and political science and the electoral process. The event…

The workshops will focus on youth leadership, political participation, youth advocacy, sustainable development and critical thinking. Timetable 23.08.2024 – Youth leadership26.08.2024 at 17.00, Kurkelan school, class 125 The training programme…

Nordic-Baltic Youth Advocacy Network Conference: “Advocate for a Greener and Sustainable Future” Date: 16th to 19th September 2024 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark The conference aims to explore innovative solutions, share best practices,…

We are thrilled to announce our partnership with the Anna Lindh Foundation, an esteemed organization dedicated to fostering intercultural dialogue and exchange across the Mediterranean. This collaboration marks a significant…

Femina at the Nordic-Baltic Sustainability Conference 2024: Shaping a Greener Future! At this inspiring event, diverse stakeholders united to shape a greener and more sustainable future. Under the theme of “Empowering CSOs…

Femina RY participated in a gender equality conference in Tallinn. The meeting, entitled “Towards gender equality and a violence-free society” took place on March 1–2, 2024, and brought together a…

Nordic-Baltic Sustainability Conference 2024 will be a one-day event that will include an intensive programme of discussions, working groups, development of the conference statement and action plans. We explore significant obstacles to achieving…

Gender Equality Conference: “Women Empowerment in the Time of Crises: Towards a Gender Equality and a Non-Violent Society” Join us on 1-2nd March 2024 at Hestia Hotel Europa, Tallinn for…

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our new project “Empowering Nordic-Baltic youth leadership in political participation, critical thinking and SDGs”. This initiative is a testament to our ongoing commitment…

In 2023, Femina ry has achieved significant accomplishments, thanks to our dedicated team, partners, funders, members, volunteers, and supporters. Support Services: We have provided essential support to 203 women who…

Dear Femina members and colleagues, We wish you all a peaceful Christmas and a happy New Year! We are grateful for the opportunity to be with you in your work…

Juniori Jokipoikien suurarpajaiset järjestetään 6.11.2023-14.1.2024. Jokainen seuran joukkue myy arpoja ja kerää varoja seuran lisäksi myös omalle joukkueelle. Yhden arvan hinta on 10€ ja pääpalkintona on perinteisesti auto, tällä kertaa…

Last weekend, we successfully Training II, titled “Embracing of 5Rs Sustainability Framework for driving sustainable change and living,” as part of our ongoing III International Training series focused on promoting…

In cooperation with the Rajala Consulting oy, our specialists provide free counselling online weekly based on pre-registration. Day: WednesdayTime: 10.00 – 12.00Duration: 20 minutes per personAvailability: OnlineOrganizer: Rajala Consulting Oy, Femina ryRegistration: RequiredContact: rajalaconsulting@gmail.com, feminasuomi@gmail.com Please note…

III international training will be focusing on the promotion of sustainable lifestyle choices and green growth. We are targeting an empowerment of CSOs in building the green future of the…

Femina ry representatives participated in the I international training during the project “SPREADING, EMPOWERING AND IMPROVING GREEN HABITO NETWORK” in Helsinki. The training theme,”Empowerment of sustainability at the local level…

Empowerment of sustainability at the local level by reducing overconsumption is a critical challenge of our time. It requires a combination of individual and collective action, as well as supportive…

The Youth Advocacy Alliance project successfully concluded with the final youth conference, “YOUTH NOT AS A PROBLEM, BUT THE SOLUTION!” held from June 1-4, 2023, in Porsgrunn, Norway. The primary…

Sammal’s first exhibition “Identity and Angels” is a small collection of paintings exploring the emotional states of identity. The exhibition will be on public view on 1 June on the…

From 3rd to 6st of May 2023 Femina hosted the Advocacy at the International Level training in Vantaa to equip young people with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively…

“Youth Advocay Alliance “YOUTH NOT AS A PROBLEM, BUT THE SOLUTION!” aims to raise awareness across youth organisations of the Nordic & Baltic Sea Region about the benefits of youth advocacy and…

The Finland workshop in the “Youth Advocacy Alliance” project aimed to promote awareness among young people in their everyday social context regarding youth participation and engagement, as well as empower…

Nordic and Estonian participants provided constructive knowledge and skills about the concept and practice of advocacy training from public speaking, presentation, advocacy strategies and other such skills. The training was…

Advocacy on National level, 12-15 Aprill 2023, Copenhagen, Denmark In the framework of the Youth Advocacy Programme entitled “Promoting youth advocacy as a tool for dialogue and influencing social change”, …

Advocacy on Local level, March 2023, Gothenburg, Sweden In the framework of the Youth Advocacy Programme entitled “Promoting youth advocacy as a tool for dialogue and influencing social change”,  a…

The International Conference “International Youth Conference on Gender Equality and Human Rights ” took place in Scandic Helsinki Aviacongress Hotel, Vantaa, Finland from February 05-07, 2023.  The event brought together 68…

02-05.02.2023, Narva. Estonia The international training focused on developing the skills and capacities of youth leaders and raising general awareness of youth leadership, advocacy education, strengthening youth associations and civil…

Femina RY representatives have signed a collaboration agreement and took part at the international “Security and Civil Society Conference 2023” in Estonia. For Femina RY official representatives (Viivi Wallenius ja…

The Finland workshop aims to achieve the following objectives:

In the framework of the Youth Advocacy Programme entitled “Promoting youth advocacy as a tool for dialogue and influencing social change”,  a first international training session will happening 2-5th February…

Project outcomes The Nordplus Adult Project “Together Towards a Green, Sustainable, and Digital Society in the North Baltic Region” ended on October 31, 2022. This project aimed to increase the…

17-20. November 2022, Tallinnn , Estonia – Second Youth & experts meeting Venue: Tallinn Spa Hotell (Sadama 11a)Accommodation: Tallinn Spa Hotell (Sadama 11a) Youth & Experts meetings will give an opportunity to systematise…

Asylum is a form of protection which allows an individual to remain in the Finland instead of being removed (deported) to a country where he or she fears persecution or…

First Youth & experts meeting will take place in Copenhagen, Denmark from 17th 20th October 2022, what will be give an opportunity to systematise the bits and pieces of knowledge…

The first international training improved youth and educators’ competencies and gained new skills on gender equality, pay gap, equal treatment, family models, and gender roles questions and allowed participants to…

  Seminar: Support person for women26.05.2022 klo 18.00, ZOOM Seminaari: Support person for young people25.05.2022 klo 18.00, ZOOM registration: https://forms.gle/t3jLmYfGGWncLi4L8

The project increases young peoples knowledge and awareness about gender equality and reinforce young peoples role in creation of an inclusive and equal school/environment with a focus on increased youth…

5-6 August 2022, Riga, Latvia Members of Femina ry from 5 to 6 August 2022 took part in the last partners and experts meeting during the project “Together towards green,…

10-12th of June 2022, Göteborg, Sweden The second transnational partners and experts meeting took place on 10-12. June 2022 in Gothenburg, Sweden. With the cooperation of Swedish partner Burgardens Gymnasium the…

It is a 3 full-day conference and annual meeting, that bringing together a unique European network of civil society organizations to discuss the role of civil society in achieving global…

The second workshop session took place on April 22-24 in Vilnius, Lithuania. The first training session was devoted to “Gender Equality as an Accelerator for Achieving the SDGs” and was…

11-13th of March 2022, Copenhagen, Denmark The first transnational meeting of partners and experts “Together Towards a Green, Sustainable and Digital Society” in Copenhagen, Denmark, began with a brief introduction…

In Helsinki, Finland from 3-5 December 2021 On the 3rd of December 2021 the experts on sustainable development and civil society issues gathered in the beautiful capital of Finland, Helsinki, for…

Members of Femina ry from 05 to 09 Nowember 2021 took part in the International Youth Forum “European Youth for Peace” (hereinafter referred to as the Forum) was held in Baku…

Today we launched the Project “Together towards green, sustainable and digital society of Nordic-Baltic region” The main goal of the project is to promote green growth and sustainability in the…

Members of Femina from 7 to 10 September 2020 took part in the international conference “The role of global cooperation in building the future we want” in Sousse (Tunisia). The…

Members of the public organization Femina took part in the international conference “The role of global cooperation in building the future we want” from February 20 to 23. 2020. The…