Current affairs

Permanent Mission of Finland in Geneva is looking for an assistant

The Permanent Mission of Finland in Geneva is looking for an assistant for the period 1.9.2024-31.7.2026 or by agreement.

Foreign Minister Valtonen discusses Finland’s objectives for UN Human Rights Council’s 57th session with civil society representatives

This is the last time during its membership period 2022–2024 that Finland will participate as a Member in the regular session of the UN Human Rights Council. In accordance with established practice, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs invited the representatives of the civil society to exchange views on Finland’s objectives and priorities for the upcoming session. The Human Rights Council (HRC) is the UN’s most important intergovernmental body promoting and protecting human rights. The HRC’s 57th session started on 9 September and ends on 11 October.