Reducing Discrimination Initiative

National Society Activities

Alongside with Immigrants - Finnish Red Cross

The refugee activities of the Finnish Red Cross focus on supporting the integration of immigrants and promoting tolerance.

The FRC maintains two reception centres and is also prepared to organise the emergency reception of large groups of unexpectedly arriving asylum seekers. FRC's responsibilities also include practical arrangements for family reunification, receiving quota refugees at the airport and tracing work. Volunteers are trained to become friend visitors for immigrants.

Their contacts with Finnish people are further encouraged through activity groups and international meeting points. The FRC acts as the representative of the UNHCR in Finland in refugee related legal matters and advocates for a human rights based refugee and immigration policy.

Contact:

• Finnish Red Cross website in Finnish: www.redcross.fi (or summary in English)
• Full contact details