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Union of Finnish Writers

Logo: kirjailijaliitto.fi4

Ideological and professional organization of fiction authors who write in Finnish1

The Union of Finnish Writers (Finnish: Suomen Kirjailijaliitto r.y.) is an ideological and professional organization representing fiction authors writing in Finnish. The organization was founded in 1897 and now has around 770 members. It is led by an elected board consisting of 8 members and 4 deputy members, chaired by author Ville Hytönen.2 It is headquartered in Etu-Töölö.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

Oct 10, 1897Founded1
  • HeadquartersEtu-Töölö, Finland1
  • Websitekirjailijaliitto.fi
  • Legal formregistered association1
  • Kind of organizationVoluntary association1
  • LEI743700KUNY48ORSRSX893
  • StatusActive3
  • LEI statusIssued and current3
  • Registered addressRuneberginkatu 32 C 28, FI-00100 Helsinki, Finland3
  • Registered withFinnish Patent and Registration Office, 0202160-63

The Union of Finnish Writers (Finnish: Suomen Kirjailijaliitto r.y.) is an ideological and professional organization representing fiction authors writing in Finnish. The organization was founded in 1897 and now has around 770 members. It is led by an elected board consisting of 8 members and 4 deputy members, chaired by author Ville Hytönen. The executive director is Ilmi Villacís. Jaakko Syrjä served as president from 1975 to 1980.2

Timeline

  1. Oct 10, 1897Founded Founded1

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