National Advisory Board on Romani Affairs

The task of the Advisory Board on Romani Affairs is to enhance the equal participation of the Roma population in the Finnish society, to improve their living conditions and socio-economic position and to promote their culture.

The Advisory Board

monitors the development of the social participation and living conditions of the Roma in order to promote equality
by taking initiative and making proposals, improves the social and economic postion and promote the culture and employment of the Roma population
works to eliminate discrimination
promotes the Romani language and culture
takes part in Nordic and other international cooperation in order to improve the position of the Roma
provides statements on the position of the Roma for other authorities and organisations, and provide expert statements for example concerning how Finland follows the relevant international agreements

Brochure on National Advisory Board on Romani Affairs

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Contact

Ministry of Social Affairs and Health
Advisory Board on Romani Affairs
P.O. BOX 33
FI-00023 GOVERNMENT

FINLAND

Visiting adress: Meritullinkatu 8, Helsinki, Finland
Email: ronk(at)stm.fi

Twitter: @ronkstm
LinkedIn: STM/Romaniasiain neuvottelukunta RONK
Instagram: @romaniasiain_neuvottelukunta

General Secretary, Senior Specialist, Janette Grönfors
janette.gronfors(at)gov.fi
p. +358 295 163 502, +358 50 341 3655

Senior Specialist Janette Grönfors is responsible for communications & media affairs, international affairs and EU matters (National Roma Contact Point, NRCP)