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Finland supports UN Women initiative to strengthen women’s participation in peace processes
Finland is providing EUR 200,000 to a UN Women initiative aimed at promoting women’s participation in mediation and peace processes. Finland is strongly committed to promoting human rights and gender equality through its foreign policy and has long supported the United Nations’ Women, Peace and Security agenda.
EU Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos to visit Helsinki
European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos will visit Helsinki on Friday 18 September and meet Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen.
16.6.2026 News Finland's Permanent Representation to the Council of Europe, Strasbourg
Reform and Ukraine support: Marja Ruotanen-Bourdages runs as a joint Nordic-Baltic candidate for Deputy Secretary General
14.5.2026 Press releases Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland
Russia’s accountability and the strengthening of democracy to be on the agenda of the Council of Europe meeting
3.5.2026 Press releases Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland
World Press Freedom Day highlights importance of freedom of expression for democracy and security
28.4.2026 Press releases Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland
Crisis Management NOW – Serving peace 70 years and beyond
25.2.2026 Press releases Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland