What does the Multiculturalism Council do?
Our aim is to promote and monitor the integration of immigrants. We strengthen good demographic relations and work in an anti-racist way.
We want all city residents to be able to participate in planning and decision-making about city services.
That's why we want to promote cooperation between non-native speakers and third sector actors. This also means promoting intercultural dialogue and participation in the city's activities, planning and decision-making. In the work of our Council, we actively consult and involve citizens, associations and other stakeholders.
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Members 2025-2027
Mira Reunanen, DaisyLadies ry
Substitute member: Sofia Henttunen, DaisyLadies ry
Katy Viljanen (vice-chair), Turun NMKY ry
Substitute member: Markku Estala, Turun NMKY ry
Mohammad Badawieh, The Arab Council of Finland
Substitute member: Maher Abi Mosleh, The Arab Council of Finland
Benjamin Espada, BIBAK Suomi ry
Substitute member: Rowena Harri, BIBAK Suomi ry
Liridona Hasani Brahimi, International Women Turku ry
Substitute member: Induja Mony, International Women Turku ry
Mia Ranne, The Southwest Finland Study Counselors' Association.
Substitute member: Armi Nurmi, The Southwest Finland Study Counselors' Association.
Heidi Latvala-White, The Mannerheim League for Child Welfare, South-West Finland
Substitute member: Satu Lempinen, The Mannerheim League for Child Welfare South-West Finland
Hatice Kütük, Multicultural Early childhood education and care, School and Home Association
Substitute member: Aida Bacic, Multicultural Early childhood education and care, School and Home Association
Merja Nurmio, Turku Pensioners' Association
Substitute member: Aila Grönholm, Turku Pensioners' Association
Kati Leskinen, Turkuseura ry
Substitute member: Hani Ali, Galmudug community Finland ry
Arezu Arigh, Turun Kurdiyhdistys ry
Substitute member: Nashmil Rahimpour, Turun Kurdiyhdistys ry
Max Rauvola-Rosa, Sateenkaariseniorit ry
Substitute member: Maria Sund, Sateenkaariseniorit ry
Aytan Samadova (chair), SDP
Second: Shehin Zadeahmad, SDP
Mika Närhi, Coalition Party
Second: Eva-Maija Poijärvi, Christian Democrats
Tuija Väyrynen, Specialist, City of Turku
Taina Rantanen, Secretary