Seta ry | LGBTIQ Rights in Finland

Seta – LGBTI Rights in Finland is a national human rights NGO. Seta aims for a society of equality and individual welfare that includes everyone regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or sex characteristics. Seta has over 30 member organisations around the country, ranging from local branches to national thematic organizations such as the Rainbow Families and elderly LGBTIQ+ people’s organisations. The Gender Diversity & Intersex Centre of Expertise is a special unit providing free support and advice related to gender identity and expression. – Human rights advocacy organisation – Founded in 1974 – 31 member organisations – Activities all over the country – The activities also include social work and youth work – Runs Gender Diversity & Intersex Centre of Expertise – Works in partnership with other non-governmental organizations and authorities in Finland and internationally – A member of the following organizations: ILGA-Europe, Transgender Europe, IGLYO, SOSTE, Finnish Youth Cooperation –Allianssi, Family Federation of Finland – The office is located in Pasila in Helsinki – Employs currently 14 people – The main funders are Funding Centre for Social Welfare and Health Organisations (STEA) and the Ministry of Education and Culture