Racism in Finland

A 2011 poll shows that 66% of Finnish respondents considered Finland to be a racist country but only 14% admitted to being racists themselves.[1] Minority groups getting the most negative attitudes were Finnish Kale, Somalis and Muslims.

In December 2012 the Finnish Police reported an increase in cases of racism and related physical abuse.[2] In February 2013 researchers of racism and multiculturalism reported an increase in amount of threats and abuse.[3] In January 2013 Save the Children reported that immigrant children are facing an increasing amount of racist abuse.[4] In June 2011 a researcher reported an increase in amount of racist violence targeting children and teenagers.[5]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Helsingin Sanomat Poll: Majority of Finns see Finland as racist country
  2. ↑ Yle News 19.12.2012: Police report: Increase in racism and abuse
  3. ↑ Yle News 13.2.2013: Unions concerned over abuse of racism researchers
  4. ↑ Yle News 10.1.2013: Immigrant children face racism
  5. ↑ YLE News 7.7.2011: Racism increasingly aimed at children and teens