500

This is my 500th blip without gaps! It was a flagging day!

Actually, Finland celebrates Equality Day every year on March 19 in honour of writer, social activist and women’s rights advocate Minna Canth --- that's why the Finnish flags were flown today. She was born 170 years ago, and went on to lead a full life of literary publication and journalistic campaigning for gender equality. Minna Canth was the first Finnish-speaking female journalist. Her writing style was sharp and she took a clear stand on various issues. In her writings, she discussed temperance, female perspective, freedom of religion, the role of the Finnish language, socialism and gender ethics. Minna Canth was the first woman to be given an official flag-raising day in Finland.

In 2013 Finland scored third in the Gender Equality Index. There are needs for further efforts and having a Day of Equality hopefully is a good reminder.


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