The goal of the EU is to form a region of freedom, security and justice. Freedom in this connection cannot be just the freedom of the strong, but it must be combined with fraternity and equality.
~ Tarja Halonen
We are a model country where gender equality is concerned.
The Finland of the 21st century can thrive only if women of learning - in common with their male counterparts - are guaranteed the opportunity to use their creative potential to the full.
Under-representation of women and other inequality among researchers is a problem that will not solve itself as women acquire competence.
