Equality

Harassment & Equality in Pörssi

Equality in Pörssi ry

Equality is the right and duty of every member of Pörssi.

Pörssi ry is obliged to promote equality in its operations, therefore the promotion of equality is part of Pörssi ry’s strategy 2026 along the Pörssi spirit, as well as the action plan of Pörssi’s board.

Pörssi ry wants to guarantee everyone as safe a space as possible for studying and belonging to the community. We strive to guarantee this for everyone by following Pörssi’s equality plan*, backed up by Code of Conduct by Suomen Ekonomit.

*Unfortunately, this plan is in Finnish.

This version of the document was approved on 18.8.2026 in the meeting of the association.

 

EQUALITY PLAN (IN FINNISH)

Equality Committee

Pörssi’s Equality Committee consists of four Equality Officers who, together with the Pörssi Board, are responsible for ensuring equality in Pörssi’s activities. The main responsibilities of the Equality Committee include acting as harassment contact persons at Pörssi events, handling harassment reports, monitoring the implementation of equality, and promoting equality within Pörssi.

For the Equality Committee to have a quorum, at least two (2) of the four (4) possible members must be present. If a member of the Equality Committee is absent, the Chair or Vice-Chair of the Board may act as a substitute member, in which case the Equality Committee is considered quorate. The Board may also, for a significant reason, appoint or select a new member to the Equality Committee during the term of office. A quorate Equality Committee is responsible for handling all harassment reports submitted to the association and has the authority to propose disciplinary measures to the Board in connection with a report.

The Equality Representatives

The Equality Committee consists of four Equality Officers. Two of the officers are members of the Board, while the other two are members outside the Board. Whenever possible, efforts are made to ensure that the Equality Committee has a diverse composition in order to promote equal service to all members. The aim is to have as broad a representation as possible that reflects the membership of Pörssi.

Anyone who has experienced harassment, sexual harassment, bullying, discrimination, racism, or other unequal treatment in connection with Pörssi’s activities can contact the Equality Officers for advice and assistance in addressing the situation. The Equality Officers do not act as judges in such situations; instead, they assist in handling the matter, provide a safe space, and support the person concerned throughout the process. All discussions and contacts are strictly confidential, and the Equality Officers are bound by a duty of confidentiality. They will not take any action without the consent of the person concerned.

The Equality Officers can primarily be reached by email at (yhdenvertaisuus@porssiry.fi). They can also be contacted by phone via the YVV phone (+358 50 378 4328) at events, or at any time by simply approaching them in person.

Pörssi ry’s equality representatives:

Jenni Kangas

Jenni Kangas

Anu Peränikara

Anu Peränikara

Senja Kukkula

Senja Kukkula

Juho Moksi

Juho Moksi

 How to act in a harassment situation? 

1. Recognise

If you witness harassment, try to stop it immediately. You can report the matter to, for example, a harassment contact person and, when possible, intervene in the inappropriate behaviour.

2. Intervene

Clearly communicate, without provoking the situation, what behaviour needs to stop or what kind of language is unacceptable at Pörssi events. If intervening feels difficult or frightening, ask any member of the Board or another organiser for help. Please report the matter anonymously unless you have the victim’s permission to disclose their identity.

3. Make Sure They Are Safe

It is important to ensure that the person who experienced the behaviour as harassing is in a safe environment. Ask the person targeted by the harassment if they are okay and how they experienced the situation. The most important thing is to listen and show support.

4. Document

Write down the time, place, and a brief description of what happened. This can be helpful if the matter is addressed later. Listen to the victim’s wishes regarding any further action. Encourage them to take the matter forward, but do not make reports or take further action against their wishes.

5. Report the Matter

Even if the situation is resolved, inform the Equality Officers or another event organiser about what happened. Please also respect the victim’s anonymity in this situation: only disclose their name if you have their explicit permission to do so.

 

Who else can help?  

Harassment contact persons of the University of Jyväskylä student union: In addition to the equality representatives of the Pörssi ry, it is possible to contact JYY’s harassment contact persons. JYY has three harassment contact persons who offer support to students who have encountered harassment, bullying, racism, discrimination or other inappropriate treatment. Conversations with contact persons are strictly confidential, and no measures of any kind are taken without the permission of the person who has experienced inappropriate treatment. JYY’s harassment contact persons have appropriate training to investigate harassment situations.

  • Karri Kekkonen karri.kekkonen@jyy.fi +358 50 338 7655
  • Suvi Liukkonen suvi.liukkonen@jyy.fi +358 45 137 1961
  • Petro Pitkänen petro.pitkanen@jyy.fi +358 50 430 6747
  • General: messages sent to this hairinta@jyy.fi email will be forwarded to all JYY’s harassment contact persons.  

 

MIELI ry’s Crisis Hotline, which is on call 24/7: If a victim who has experienced harassment is upset or needs urgent conversational help that you are unable to provide yourself, you can urge them to contact MIELI ry’s Crisis Hotline. The crisis line is on duty 24 hours a day, every day. Calls are confidential and anonymous.

  • MIELI ry’s Crisis Hotline: 09 2525 0111

 

Students of Color Jyväskylä: a student community in Jyväskylä focused on anti-racism and the empowerment of POC students.

  • Contacts: @socojyvaskyla in Instagram.

 

Help from the authorities:

  • Acute life-threatening situation or situation requiring help from the authorities: Call the emergency number: 112
  • Impaired physical or mental health: Apply to the nearest emergency room.
  • Acute crisis help in a traumatic crisis situation (i.e. a sudden or surprising event that could not have been prepared for, e.g. becoming a victim of violence or crime, attempted suicide by a loved one): Central Finland Social and Crisis Emergency 014 266 0149

 

 

Equality means that everybody has the same worth regardless of their sex, age, ethnical or national heritage, nationality, language, religion, opinion, disabilities, health status, sexual orientation, or other personal related reasons. – Guide to Equality in youth and sports organizations

Pörssi ry’s Principles for a Safer Space

 

★ We respect other people’s personal physical and psychological boundaries and their right to self-determination. We do not harass anyone verbally, by touching them, or by staring at them. We give everyone the opportunity to say no, and no one is required to justify saying no.

★ We intervene in inappropriate behaviour. If we encounter harassment or discrimination, we report it through the appropriate channels with a low threshold for intervention.

★ We look after people who are not in a good condition and do not leave anyone alone.

★ We do not make assumptions based on someone’s appearance or background.

★ We do not pressure others into any behaviour or activity. We allow everyone to be themselves and to participate in their own way.

★ We apologise if we have offended others. We have the courage to ask questions and learn, and we encourage others to do the same.

Let’s make Pörssi a place where everyone can enjoy themselves <3