The Finnish White Ribbon Union is a nationwide women’s organisation founded in 1905. The work of the union is based on Christian values and supports individuals and families in living healthy and balanced lives and helps citizens at the level of society to combat substance abuse. The operations are directed at the whole population, both male and female. The union is a member of the World Woman’s Christian Temperance Union (WWCTU), founded in 1891.
The Finnish White Ribbon Union hosted the 41st annual WWCTU conference in Paasitorni from 10 to 15 July 2019. The international congress was attended by participants from 21 countries, with 123 international guests. The most distant participant represented the White Ribbon Union of the island state of Vanuatu. In June 2020, the Finnish White Ribbon Union organised its own employee day in Paasitorni.