Strategies Guiding Gender Equality Work and Their Impact on Vocational Education and Training
written by Maija Tuomola, Teacher, and Raija Salo, Expert, Lounais-Hämeen koulutuskuntayhtymä In Finland, gender equality work is guided by several actors, such as the Council for Gender Equality (TANE), the
A Community Wellbeing Day Highlighted Strengths and Areas for Development in Accessibility
On 13 May 2026, our educational institution held a community wellbeing day, during which students had the opportunity to work together to improve the comfort, cleanliness and sense of community
Equality Through the Lens of Inclusion
written by Maija Tuomola, Teacher, Lounais-Hämeen koulutuskuntayhtymä Traditionally, gender equality is examined through rights, resources, or outcomes (e.g., pay gaps). From the perspective of an educational institution, it is important
Day of Equality 19 March – Who Would Be Your Minna Canth in 2026?
written by Maija Tuomola, Teacher, Lounais-Hämeen koulutuskuntayhtymä What does equality mean to you? How does equality appear in your everyday life, your dreams, and your hopes? Do you have to
February Article of the BGBiVET Project: Gender Equality and Equal Treatment inEveryday Moments
written by Maija Tuomola, Teacher, Lounais-Hämeen koulutuskuntayhtymä Gender equality in everyday life at an educational institution is not just ceremonial talk or a legally required plan kept in a folder.
BGBiVET Project Article Series Begins – January’s Theme: Individual Encounters
Written by Maija Tuomola, Teacher, Lounais-Hämeen koulutuskuntayhtymä Lounais-Hämeen koulutuskuntayhtymä’s BGBiVET Erasmus+ project worker Maija Tuomola will begin publishing a monthly article related to the themes of the Erasmus+ BGBiVET project.
Breaking gender bias in VET: new European project launches
Nine organisations from six European countries join forces to develop innovative AI-based tools and train teachers to recognise and tackle gender bias in vocational schools. BGBiVET – Breaking Gender Bias