Hermannin Rantatie 12 A
00580 Helsinki
Finland
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MONIKA – Multicultural Women’s Association, Finland is an NGO operating in the field of social affairs. It develops and provides specialized services for immigrant women and their children who have been subjected to violence, and acts as an expert and advocates in issues related to ethnic non-discrimination and violence, as well as promoting integration by supporting civil society activities for immigrants.
MONIKA acts as an expert, provides statements, and collaborates with a multi-professional network at both the national and international level. MONIKA’s biggest financiers are City of Helsinki, the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health with proceeds from Veikkaus (STEA), the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health / the National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL), the Ministry of Education and Culture, Stiftelsen Den Sjunde Mars Fonden and the City of Vantaa
MONIKA – Multicultural Women’s Association, Finland is a nationwide, multicultural organization functioning on social field. It promotes the equality and inclusion of women with an immigrant background in Finland and prevents violence against women. The Association acts as an expert and does advocacy to improve the status of women, as well as supports immigrant women’s activities through its member organisations.
Crisis Center Monika (Kriisikeskus Monika) provides help for women with an immigrant background who have experienced violence or a threat of it. Crisis Center provides low-threshold services, including crisis help, psycho-social support, peer support groups, counselling and service advising, and supportive housing services after a period in a shelter.
Shelter Mona (Turvakoti Mona) provides safe housing and crisis assistance for women and their children who have experienced intimate partner violence.
Shelter Mona is located in a secret address and meant for short-term housing. The women can come to the shelter from anywhere in Finland.
Integration Center Monika (Kotoutumiskeskus Monika) provides individual guidance, group activities, and mentoring for all women with an immigrant background who need support in their integration process and in finding a job.