The Coalition of Finnish Women’s Associations NYTKIS

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.

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.

NYTKIS

Advocates for gender equality and the human rights of women and girls
Actively monitors political decision-making, legislation, and research from the perspective of women’s rights
Engages in political and societal advocacy to strengthen gender equality
Cooperates with women’s and human rights organizations both domestically and internationally
Participates in various councils and working groups
Organizes events and seminars
Uniquely brings together all political women’s organizations and politically independent organizations to promote common goals

Member Organizations

Social Democratic Women in Finland
National Coalition Party Women
Christian Democrats Women
Movement Now Women
Feminist Association Unioni
National Council of Women of Finland
True Finns Women
Association for Gender Studies
Finnish Centre Women
Swedish Women’s Association in Finland
Left Women
Green Women

Chair Organization

According to NYTKIS’s rules, the chairmanship rotates among the member organizations and changes annually. In 2024, the chair organization is Green Women, with Inka Hopsu serving as the chair of the board.

Regional activities

NYTKIS has regional committees across Finland. The regional committees promote gender equality and cooperation between women’s associations locally and regionally and organise different events. The regional committees operate as networks, and the actors involved in them are regionally active members of NYTKIS’s member associations.

The Coalition of Finnish Women’s Associations NYTKIS

NYTKIS

Member Organizations

Chair Organization

Regional activities

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