Agencies and Organizations
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Embassy of FinlandTelephone: +1-202-298 5800
Email: sanomat.was@formin.fi
Consulate General of Finland, New York
Telephone: +1-212-750 4400
Email: consulate.nyc@formin.fi
Website: http://www.finland.org
This website provides information on Finland’s policies, current affairs and services for Finns such as visas and residence permits. The site also includes information on Finnish American organizations, Finnish American newspapers and provides links to learn the Finnish language.
Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland
Telephone: +358 9 160 05 or 578 15
Email: kirjaamo.um@formin.fi
Website: formin.finland.fi/english
The Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland website displays information on Finland’s government and current affairs. The website provides information on foreign policy and security as well as trade and development policies. Human rights organizations and conventions are highlighted and press releases, speeches articles and columns on current affairs can be found on this site.
The Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development
Telephone: +33 1.45.24.82.00
Fax: +33 1.45.24.85.00
Website: www.oecd.org
The OECD is comprised of 30 countries working together to provide a higher standard of living by analyzing economic development in each of these countries. This site includes an extensive amount of comparative statistics and up to date data. The goal of this organization is to create a stable global economy and therefore they explore many global issues such as economy, development, governance, sustainability, society, finance and innovation.
Ministry of Social Affairs and Health
Telephone: +358 9 160 01
E-mail: kirjaamo.stm@stm.fi
Website: http://www.stm.fi/en/frontpage
The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health website provides information on Finnish legislation and government policies. The site includes welfare service and family care. Gender equality and occupational safety polices are also clearly outlined as well as services for children and the elderly. Press releases are also available through this site.
Sloan Work and Family Research Network
Telephone: 617-552-1708
Fax: 617-552-9202
Email: wfnetwork@bc.edu
Website: http://wfnetwork.bc.edu/The_Network_News/54/corner.htm
This global network contains information on a number of different work and family issues collected from current research conducted by credible sources. Their goal is to enhance awareness of researchers, work practitioners and state legislators on current pressing issues. The site provides extensive information on Finland including bills, statutes, and written interviews but information also includes topics such as afterschool care, breastfeeding and the workplace, and family leave. This thorough site is a one-stop location for all work family issues.
Virtual Finland
Telephone: +358-9-16005
Fax: +358-9-1605 5901
E-mail: virtual.finland@formin.fi
Website: http://finland.fi
This comprehensive site, supervised under the Ministry of Foreign Affair of Finland, contains articles on Finland and functions much like a magazine. Virtual Finland provides articles on topics such as education & research, people, arts & entertainment to help answer any question about the Finnish lifestyle. Besides offering general information about the country, this site has numerous articles, dedicated to addressing issues with gender, work and family.
