The Equality Ombudsman demands that the fundamental rights of Afghans living in Finland be safeguarded.
To Finland women and children awaiting family reunification in Iran are threatened with return to Afghanistan when their visas expire.
The Equality Ombudsman has taken a stand to secure the family life of Afghans living in Finland.
In the autumn of 2021, Afghans were granted the opportunity to do business in the Finnish mission in Tehran, Iran, with an exception.
Activities however, has been slow and, according to the commissioner, there are now women and children in Tehran in particular who are at risk of return to Afghanistan when their visas expire.
The Commissioner fears that applicants will not receive their application files properly. He believes that the Finnish authorities should take immediate action to ensure that the fundamental and human rights of Afghans living in Finland are respected.
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