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 United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. The Convention on the Rights of the Child was adopted by Read more…
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 how to improve them. In particular, the training looked at what an age-friendly environment is and why it is important Read more…
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 gather experts, policymakers, civil society organizations, researchers and business leaders from Europe, North Africa and beyond to discuss critical issues Read more…
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 you’re a beginner or more advanced, you can start with simple conversations about the weather, your day, or just introduce Read more…
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 and Trees Adventure for younger and older participants. The day was filled with learning and discovery as we delved into Read more…
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 will equip you to cultivate opinion leaders among young people. These young people will act as opinion leaders in their Read more…
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, and foster collaboration across borders. Participants will delve into pressing environmental issues, discuss policy frameworks, and strategize on effective advocacy Read more…
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 milestone in our journey towards promoting mutual understanding and cooperation among cultures. The Anna Lindh Foundation has been at the Read more…
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 and Communities for Sustainable Change,” we engaged in dialogue, collaboration, and actionable strategies to tackle pressing environmental challenges. Exploring Eco-Friendly Habits: Read more…
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 the UN SDGs in societies with the growing need to reduce overconsumption as it has a huge environmental and climate Read more…