International Gender Equality Prize

An early pioneer of gender equality, Finland launched the International Gender Equality Prize in 2017 as part of its centenary celebrations.

Gender equality is a core value in Finland. It has been essential in shaping and defining the way we have built our nation to achieve the success we enjoy today. To celebrate Finland’s 100 years of independence in 2017, the Government of Finland launched the International Gender Equality Prize. The objective of the prize is to promote gender equality around the world and to support discussion on equality.

This four pager introduces the International Gender Equality Prize and Finland’s history timeline as the forerunner of gender equality.