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Full political rights to women

Finland was the first country in the world to grant full political rights to women – including both the right to vote and the right to stand for election. The first female members of parliament in the world were Finnish. Currently, more than half of our government ministers are women.

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The holiday season is a time of being creative: trying out new recipes, crafting cards and coming up with gifts for loved ones. In that spirit, we’re highlighting examples of Finnish innovations and creativity that can be a source of happiness.
Happy holidays from ThisisFINLAND!

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