Naisjärjestöt Yhteistyössä - Kvinnoorganisationer i Samarbete NYTKIS ry

Women's rights
are human rights.

Active equality work across party lines.

About us

The Coalition of Finnish Women’s Associations NYTKIS is an umbrella organisation consisting of the women’s organisations of the parties represented in Parliament, the Feminist Association Unioni, the National Council of Women of Finland and the Association for Gender Studies in Finland.

Advocacy

The main goals of NYTKIS are achieving gender equality, ending discrimination against women, and ensuring women’s human rights. We demand policies that support equality, women’s rights and women’s opportunities, and we present the perspectives of our member organizations, both individually and collaboratively.

International work

international cooperation remains at the heart of our activities and our unique approach inspires our colleagues around the world. We meet international guests, speak at international seminars and conferences and actively cooperate with embassies in different countries on women’s rights and gender equality issues.

Goals for the Government Programme 2023-2027

We aim for a society where all kinds of girls and women have equal opportunities
to live their own lives, work, participate in politics and get the help and support they
need at all stages of life. In order to build an equal society, equality work must
also be recognized from the point of view of continuity and resources.

What is NYTKIS?

We demand equal policies that support women’s rights and opportunities and highlight the perspectives of our member associations, both separately and in cooperation. Our vision is that NYTKIS be known nationally and internationally as a political partner and expert in equality issues.

Our operations are guided by our values: cooperation, equality, non-discrimination, consensus, feminism and fight against discrimination.

NYTKIS was founded in 1988. Our member associations have a total of about 420,000 women as members. NYTKIS’s operations are funded by the Ministry of Education and Culture in Finland.

Articles to read

Afghan Women in the Grip of Ruthless Restrictions: Why the World Must Act for Change 

The imposition of ruthless restrictions, totaling around 118 decrees by the Taliban, has created a sense of despair and regret, burning the hearts of Afghan girls every day, with thousands of unfulfilled hopes and dreams. Thoughts like, “If schools were open, I would be in the first year of university now” and “If I was allowed to go to university, I would be a graduate by now.” With eyes full of tears and thousands of unanswered questions, Afghan girls face a world of unfinished dreams and aspirations. 

In such a restrictive environment, in Kabul, a female cat has more freedom than a woman. A cat may sit on the stairs in front of a house and enjoy the sunlight. It might chase a squirrel in the park. Meanwhile, parks are closed to women and girls, and today, a squirrel in Afghanistan has more rights than a girl. A bird might sing in Kabul, but a girl or a woman has no right to sing in public spaces. This situation is deeply shocking and painful.