Suoma Sámiid Guovddášsearvi SSG

Founded in 1997, Suoma Sámiid Guovddášsearvi SSG is a non-profit network based in Enontekiö, Finland working on human rights, democracy & civil society, community development.

Suoma Sámiid Guovddášsearvi SSG, also known as the Finnish Sámi Parliament's umbrella organisation or Suomen saamelaisten keskusjärjestö, is the umbrella organisation of Sámi associations in Finland. Founded in 1997 in Inari, it is the only Finnish member organisation of the Sámi Council and nominates Finnish members to it. Its stated purpose is to unite Sámi people and to protect and promote Sámi cultural, linguistic, administrative, economic and educational rights, handling general Sámi matters in national and international contexts. The organisation issues statements on legislation and policy, including Sámi Parliament Act reforms and human rights matters. It also runs cross-border projects with partners in Norway and Sweden to strengthen Sámi leadership, civil society, and Sámi businesses and craft (duodji), including a Sámi business catalogue and training. Its work is largely carried out through project funding. The organisation is based in Enontekiö, Finland.