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19.10.2015
4 reasons why no one should be deported to Iraq

19.10.2015 The Finnish Immigration Service is publishing its new security assessment on Iraq on Tuesday 20th October 2015. Finland has until now granted protection for all those coming from central Iraq on grounds of insecure situation in the area. This line is about to be tightened, and new areas in Iraq deemed as ‘safe’. […]

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12.10.2015
An appeal by Iraqi asylum seekers in Finland to the Finnish people and government

A group of asylum seekers waiting their decisions in Helsinki have written an appeal to the Finnish people and government. They wish to stay in Finland and hope that no-one will be forcibly deported to Irak. More than 300 asylum seekers have signed the statement. […]

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13.9.2015
Asylum and work permit info

Note on 24th of March 2016: This information will not be updated. If you have some questions concerning the current situation in Finland, please email us: [email protected]. 13th September 2015 ASYLUM PROCESS AND CURRENT SITUATION IN FINLAND 23th September 2015 NOTE: The Finnish media and authorities are spreading misleading information to scare potential asylum seekers […]

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29.8.2015
Ennakkoluulottomat Grillijuhlat – Barbeque Without Prejudice

Barbeque Without Prejudice Because the city belongs to everyone. Come celebrate Helsinki as a city where common spaces are equally open to everyone. Bring a positive attitude and some grub to share, we’ll bring the charcoal and hopefully nice weather. […]

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21.8.2015
Rights without borders – freedom of movement and basic rights belong to all!

The Free Movement Network participates in the great demonstration against budget cuts in Helsinki on 22nd August 2015. We gather at 2 p.m. at Rautatientori (Railway station square). […]

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18.6.2015
Advice reception is on holiday 17.12.2015 – 5.1.2016. First reception again 6.1.2016

The advice reception of the Free Movement Network is closed between June 22nd and July 27th. During the summer holidays in urgent situations you can reach us by phone. The phone number is +358 40 2410 662 and calling times are from Monday to Friday between 10 am and 12 pm. […]

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20.5.2015
Signal – Writings on the Freedom of Movement

Signal – Writings on the Freedom of Movement is a new bilingual publication on migration issues published by the Free Movement Network. The first issue includes contributions by migrants, activists, artists and researchers on asylum politics, struggles for migrants rights and experiences related to borders and mobility in Finland and elsewhere in Europe. […]

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03.3.2015
The publication event of the Signal magazine in Caisa on Thu 19th of March

3.3.2015 Welcome to the publication party of the Signal magazine and the closing event of the 9 Gatherings Project on Thursday March 19th from 4pm to 7.30pm at the Culture Centre Caisa, Caisa Hall, Mikonkatu 17 C / Vuorikatu 14, Helsinki, 1st floor! Signal – Writings on the Freedom of Movement is a new multilingual publication on […]

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12.11.2014
Solidarity across borders at the Winter Forum in Tampere

9 Gatherings project will take part to the Winter Forum 2014: Solidarity across borders, Tampere on 15th of November. There will be two workshops held at the Bertel Hall, mainly targeted to asylum seekers and immigrants; on radio and on creative writing. […]

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09.10.2014
Demonstration: Say no to a life without rights! Say no to detention of children!

Join us on Wednesday 22nd of October at 11.00 in front of the Parliament – we stand up for fundamental rights of foreign citizens. […]

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