Finland’s rising violence against women highlighted on International Day

Over the past year, more than 15 women have been killed in Finland by men, underscoring a persistent crisis of violence against women. High-profile cases of such violence have dominated headlines across cities including Helsinki, Oulu, Vantaa, Tampere, and Espoo. Victims are often mothers, sisters, daughters, or friends.

Preliminary data suggests that Finland could soon rank as the most violent country in the European Union for women.