suojattavien

Suojattavien is a Finnish term used in administrative and legal language to refer to people who are protected or who require protection. The word is formed from suojattava, meaning “one who should be protected” or “protectee,” with the genitive plural ending -ien, producing suojattavien and literally “of the protectees.” In practice, suojattavien can denote individuals granted protective status, such as refugees and others under international or national protection, as well as persons under protective measures in social or welfare contexts.

The exact meaning and scope of suojattavien depend on the legal or institutional framework in question. In asylum and refugee policy, it may describe those who have received international protection. In child protection, elder care, or social services, it can refer to individuals recognized as vulnerable and deserving of special safeguarding. Because suojattavien is a descriptive, context-dependent term rather than a fixed legal category, its rights and duties are determined by the relevant statute, policy document, or institutional guidelines.

In Finnish policy and official texts, the term often appears in phrases such as suojattavien asema (the status of protected persons) or suojattavien oikeudet (the rights of protected persons). The concept emphasizes vulnerability and an obligation on authorities and service providers to safeguard safety, well-being, and rights. For precise scope, consult the specific legal or policy framework applicable to the situation. See also protection, asylum, guardianship, and vulnerability.