British men forced into modern slavery abroad

Criminal elements of the British and Irish travelling community have been transporting vulnerable British men abroad to work as virtual slaves. An investigation by the BBC Ten O’Clock News and Radio 5 Live Breakfast has uncovered at least 32 victims. The European Commission describes it as modern slavery and says this is the tip of [...]

Non-native Finns: Tolerence a big election theme

  Mulki Mölsä Image: YLE Naturalised Finnish citizens tend to vote in elections less actively than those born with the citizenship, but some consider it to be a very important task. They stress the president’s power to influence values and note that tolerance and internationalism are some of this election’s themes. “Voting is a civic [...]

Study: More young Immigrants Marginalised

Study: More young immigrants marginalised published yesterday Feb 1 06:17 PM, updated today Feb 2 05:59 AM     Image: Tuula Nyberg / YLE Immigrant youths are particularly prone to marginalisation, says Finnish Business and Policy Forum EVA. According to the think tank’s study, education is paramount for preventing exclusion from society. “Over a quarter of marginalised [...]

The future of…

  The future of Africa depends on its socio-political and economic stability •There are different views about the current situation in Africa reflecting the rich diversity of Africa •The future of Africa lies in itspeople.If invested in them e.g. if given the education and freedom, they need to choose their own path   What does [...]