Väestöliiton TASE-project: Knowledge about gender equality and sexual rights for immigrants and professionals (1.4.2023-31.3.2026) JoMoni ry is a partner of the project.
The project is related to supporting the integration of immigrants from third countries. The goal is to strengthen competence of regions and municipalities in discussing sexual rights and gender equality with immigrants as well as to strengthen the awareness of equality and sexual rights among those who are in the process of integration. The authorities, immigration units and integration professionals as well as immigrant associations and local non-governmental organizations cooperate in the project.
Sexual rights mean the right to determine one's own sexuality. Being familiar with societal norms and customs related to sexuality and gender roles is important for integration. Understanding helps to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings and conflicts and makes it easier to act in Finnish social environments. Additionally, being familiar with terminology related to sexuality and sexual health helps to promote health and wellbeing. Sexual rights include respecting the rights of others. The government also has the responsibility to ensure that everyone's rights are protected and that violations of rights are being intervened in.
More information on the topics of integration, equality and sexual rights is available here (in Finnish) https://www.vaestoliitto.fi/vaestoliitto/hankkeet/kotoutumiseen-liittyvat/
