What is Familia?
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Familia ry – founded in 1988 – is a national expert organisation of intercultural families. We support the wellbeing of intercultural families by offering peer support and volunteer activities, information, and advice. We also aim at making improvements in the social and legal systems, so that the needs of intercultural and multilingual families and Finns would be better met.
Intercultural families as a term, refers to families in which family members have different cultural backgrounds. This usually means, that the partners were born and raised in different countries and speak different native languages. A child or children raised by a parent (s) with different cultural background (s), are also considered part of an intercultural family. |
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JOINT STATEMENT: Don't look away - hate speech must be fought with both words and actions
6.9.24
Hate speech is not a small thing, but a big thing. It is the responsibility of each of us – decision maker, citizen, teacher, parent or whoever – to recognize it and actively address it. To not look away when hate is being spread. Interfere with both words and actions.
We demand that the people in decision-making positions in our society think carefully about the kind of example they set for children and young people. You must not look away, even when discriminatory speech is used, for example, by your own party colleague or government partner. Practical and respectful behavior must be consistently demanded from everyone.
Read the joint statement of 19 organizations in its entirety here (available only in Finnish).
6.9.24
Hate speech is not a small thing, but a big thing. It is the responsibility of each of us – decision maker, citizen, teacher, parent or whoever – to recognize it and actively address it. To not look away when hate is being spread. Interfere with both words and actions.
We demand that the people in decision-making positions in our society think carefully about the kind of example they set for children and young people. You must not look away, even when discriminatory speech is used, for example, by your own party colleague or government partner. Practical and respectful behavior must be consistently demanded from everyone.
Read the joint statement of 19 organizations in its entirety here (available only in Finnish).
Join Familia's Finnish Language Courses This Fall!
Are you ready to embark on an exciting linguistic journey? Join our new Finnish language courses this autumn! Familia is organizing six Finnish language courses from 2.9. to 12.12.2024 at Familia's premises in Hakaniemi, Helsinki (Haapaniemenkatu 7-9 B, 10th floor) and online through Zoom. Course Options: - Beginner Level: Start your Finnish adventure with the basics. - Intermediate Level: Enhance your skills and deepen your understanding. - Advanced Level: Achieve fluency and proficiency. Enroll today and experience the joy of learning Finnish! Please note: the courses will only be implemented if there is a sufficient number of paid participants by the end of the registration period. Please, remember to register on time and make sure that the course fee is paid on time. Only then can we ensure that the courses will take place. Answer our survey about views on dual and multiple citizenship and its meaning!
08.7.24 We invite anyone who has, eligible for or is thinking of dual or multiple citizenship. We also invite parents of children who have or can get dual or multiple citizenship to participate in a survey. Your answers are valuable to us and help us understand the impact of dual and multiple citizenship from different perspectives. Familia works to promote understanding of dual and multiple citizenship issues and to improve the position of intercultural families and individuals in society. The survey is anonymous and available in Finnish and English. It takes about 10-15 minutes to complete the survey. After the survey, you can participate in a prize draw via a separate link. We will draw 2 copies of the Mixed book, 2 Familia's Kokonainen Minä children's books and 2 umbrellas. |
Familia belongs to the Diverse-Family network. The network consists of ten different family associations representing a variety of different types of families. The aim of the Diverse Families Network is a society where families are equal, and every family can be proud of itself.
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As a member of Familia, you are a valuable part of our community that promotes the well-being and equality of intercultural families in Finland. As a member, your voice and that of your family can be heard in the planning of services and in decision-making related to multiculturalism, multilingualism, immigration and integration, for example. As our member, you can also participate in Familia's regular meetings and thus, develop our activities. |
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