Finland - 2012
Outreach - encourage participation - Practical obstacles or problems for migrants in exercising their right to vote
- Code:
- RED96
- Key Area:
- Political & Civic Participation
- Strand(s):
- Discrimination, Equality
| Short Answer |
Yes. |
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| Qualitative Info |
A lack of language skills can make it difficult to follow politics and societal issues. Poor integration inhibits socialisation to the society and can affect voting activity. In addition, migrants may not be aware of their right to vote. |
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| Groups affected/interested | Migrants, Refugees, Muslims, Ethnic minorities, Religious minorities, Linguistic minorities, Asylum seekers, Africans/black people, National minorities | |
| Type (R/D) | ||
| Key socio-economic / Institutional Areas | Political participation | |
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