The National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) is a research and development institute under the Finnish Ministry of Social Affairs and Health.THL works to promote the well-being and health of the population, prevent diseases and social problems, and develop social and health services.THL is the statutory statistical authority in health and welfare and maintains a strong knowledge base within its own field of operations.

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THL International Affairs Unit
The International Affairs Unit at THL is a non-profit, expert organisation specialised in health and social sector development. It comprises three specialised teams: International collaboration and project development, IANPHI, and International Co-ordination.

IANPHI
The International Association of National Public Health Institutes is a catalyst for the development and growth of the world's national public health institutes.The IANPHI Secretariat is located at THL in Helsinki.

The Status and Needs of the Victim of Crime in Mediation - Nordic Seminar
February 9 - 10, 2012, Helsinki

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• Forensic medicine
• Statistics
  Statistical and register data on social welfare and health care, diseases and treatments.
• Subsites
  The THL website hosts a number of subsites dedicated to particular themes and target groups.