💦 Water is not only a source of life but also a source of peace.

💦 The number of people having access to a safe water source has gone up by 1.8 bn since the year 2000.

💦 Still more has to be done.

💦 Finland - together with our outstanding companies - is engaged in water…

Finland strives for a more gender equal digitalization. Global access to technology is also a human rights matter. Finland co-leads Generation Equality Action Coalition for Technology and Innovation, which is a part of Generation Equality campaign led by UN Women.

#GirlsinICT

DPPA is at the heart of UN’s work for peace and security, and Finland is a proud partner of DPPA both through cooperation on many topics, such as peace mediation and special political missions, and financially. #SupportDPPA UN Political and Peacebuilding Affairs

Finland was once a poor developing country, defending its existence in a geopolitically dangerous region and cold northern climate. Learning not only from the successes, but also from the failures, was essential, writes Elina Kalkku 🇫🇮🇺🇳 UN Chronicle ⬇️
un.org/en/un-chronicl…

Today is International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace🌍

Global challenges call for more multilateral governance and rules-based international system.

Finland strongly supports multilateral cooperation with the #UN at its core. ​​🇫🇮🇺🇳

The Task Force of the School Meals Coalition Coalition co-chaired by 🇫🇮🇫🇷🇧🇷 met for the first time in NY to discuss the opportunities to amplify its messages and actions.

Adoption of the landmark resolution 76/262 two years ago marked a significant step towards strengthening the accountability and transparency of the Security Council. 🇫🇮 is a strong supporter of this Veto Initiative. Read the Nordic statement of today here: finlandabroad.fi/web/un/current…

LI delivers a group statement on behalf of 51 States at annual GA debate on the 'Use of the Veto':
• The Veto Initiative has empowered the GA and changed the relationship between GA and SC

'LDCs have the potential to go green, but they lack the necessary physical, financial and human resources to do so, and they must be able to close the skills gap to enable #GreenTransition .'

Amb. Elina Kalkku, PR of Finland's Mission to the UN 🇫🇮🇺🇳, on the #LDCFutureForum :

➡️ bit.ly/3JvimoI

Taxes are an important and sustainable source of funding for the SDGs. Finland is a happy supporter of the Tax for SDGs Initiative by the UNDP.

Finland, on behalf of the Nordic countries, congratulated the Special Rapporteur on the Rights of #IndigenousPeoples for his excellent work. #UNPFII finlandabroad.fi/web/un/current…

Learning about the crucial role of Indigenous youth as agents of change at the #UNPFII event.

Finland is proud to support the work of Minority Rights Group in advancing the rights of #IndigenousPeoples .

Finland & Ghana hosted today #UN PFII event to discuss the way forward with the enhanced participation of #IndigenousPeoples representatives and institutions in the #UN .

Peru, Canada, Mr. Belkacem Lounes and Dr. Claire Charters, count on our support in this important process!

Finland delivered the statement of the Nordic countries at the the 10th anniversary of the World Conference on #Indigenous Peoples. finlandabroad.fi/web/un/current…

At the #UNSC , young peace builders underlined the positive role youth play in building peaceful, resilient societies.

The EU & its Member States fully support the Youth, Peace & Security agenda & strive to promote youth leadership in all our efforts.
➡️eeas.europa.eu/delegations/un…

“We need decisions & concrete actions to enhance Indigenous Peoples’ full & effective participation in all decisions affecting them”.
Today 🇩🇰🇬🇱 presented a statement on behalf of the Nordic countries🇩🇰🇬🇱🇫🇮🇮🇸🇳🇴🇸🇪 at #UNPFII disc. On Indigenous Peoples’ right to self-determination

PBF partners from 🇧🇷🇨🇿🇩🇰🇫🇮🇮🇪🇯🇵🇳🇱🇳🇴🇬🇧 visit South Sudan this week along with members of the PBF Advisory Group Amb. Macharia Kamau and Stephane Rey

🇸🇪 spoke on behalf of the Nordics 🇬🇱🇩🇰🇳🇴🇸🇪🇫🇮🇮🇸 at #UNPFII . We commended the work done by Indigenous youth movements and underlined that “all states should ensure a safe space for all Indigenous representatives, decision making bodies/organizations as well human rights defenders!”

Opening ceremony of UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues 📸

This year #UNPFII focuses on the theme 'Enhancing Indigenous Peoples’ Right to Self-determination in the Context of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples: Emphasizing the Voices of Indigenous Youth'

Welcoming the Sámi delegation from Finland to the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues #UNPFII23 . Promoting the rights of #Indigenous Peoples is one of Finland's key priorities at the United Nations. Sámediggi - Sämitigge - Sääʹmteʹǧǧ Saamelaiskäräjien nuorisoneuvosto Suoma Sámi Nuorat rs ALVA - Saamelaisten ihmisoikeusyhdistys ry