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