Demo Finland, Political Parties of Finland for Democracy Information

Demo Finland is a co-operative organisation of Finnish parliamentary parties. It seeks to enhance democracy by carrying out and facilitating collaborative projects between Finnish political parties and political parties in new and developing democracies. Demo Finland is not ideologically, religiously or politically tied to any particular movement. Demo Finland is a leading expert organisation on democracy support in Finland. Demo Finland works to strengthen equality in participation, constructive cross-party cooperation, a pluralistic political discussion and the ability of politicians to peacefully impact socio-political development. Demo Finland organises training programs and dialogue initiatives, which help to promote understanding between opposing parties and a discrimination-free political culture. Demo Finland bases its operation always in the particular needs of its partners. At the moment Demo Finland focuses on ensuring that more equal possibilities exist for women and youth to participate in politics, and to establish co-operation that spans across party lines. Currently there are Demo Finland activities in Ethiopia, Mozambique, Myanmar, Tunisia, Sri Lanka and Zambia.