Multicultural Council
Contact information
Additional information in Finnish
The Multicultural Council observes matters from an immigrant’s point of view, makes statements about matters related to immigrants and introduces initiatives in close co-operation with other influence groups in Turku.
The other influence groups in Turku are the Children’s Parliament, the Youth Council, the Disability Council, and the Council of Senior Citizens.
The Multicultural Council also promotes co-operation and dialogue between immigrant associations, and encourages immigrants to participate and influence the social decision-making.
Two-year term
The Multicultural Council consists of six representatives from foreign language speaking associations, six elected officials from the city’s committees, one member of the City Council, and one specialist member of the city.
The members of the Multicultural Council are selected for a two-year term at a time. The language used in the meetings is Finnish.
Apply to the Multicultural Council for the term 2019-2021 here . Application form is in Finnish.
Members during the term 2017-2019
email: firstname.lastname@turku.fi
| Representatives of committees and boards: |
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| Muhis Azizi, Chairperson Cultural Comittee |
| Berhan Ahmadi, Vice Chairperson City Board's Concern Section |
| Helen Honkasaari Education Committee |
| Niina Salonen Sports Committee |
| Jutta Wirén Urban Environment Committee |
| Muhiadin Hersi Social and Healthcare Committee |
| Henri Hautamäki Youth Council |
| Representatives of foreign language speaking associations: |
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Eva Finch, |
Sudhir Karki |
Kais Zaya Idän kristityt ry |
Abdel Bettahar |
| Other representatives: |
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Officer representative: |