Current affairs
10.11.2017
9.11.2017
Finland 100 photo exhibition `MOMENTS in The Building of a Nation´
The photo exhibition `MOMENTS in The Building of a Nation´ was opened on Tuesday 31.10.2017 by the Ambassador of Finland, Ms. Tarja Fernández, at the United Nations Office at Nairobi. The exhibition is part of the celebratory programme for the centenary of Finland’s independence in 2017.
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13.7.2017
Embassy supports the establishment of local democracy in Somalia
The Embassy of Finland participated in the launch of the local government law for southeastern Somalia in Baido on 11 July. The function marked the beginning of the building of local government in three of the region's counties. The project is being implemented by Finn Church Aid and their local partners, with the support of the EU and Finland
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16.6.2017
6.6.2017
Government of Finland grants UNFPA Somalia 2 million Euros
The Government of Finland and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Somalia today signed an agreement under which the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland has provided a grant of two million Euro in support of UNFPA’s overall goal of improving the wellbeing of Somali people, particularly women, girls and young people.
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31.5.2017
Fraud found at Kakuma Refugee Camp in Kenya
Fraud and other misconduct related to assistance of refugees have been found at Kakuma Refugee Camp in Kenya. Finland has been informed about the matter by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). UNHCR is responsible for coordinating the assistance of different UN agencies and other organisations at Kakuma Refugee Camp.
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16.5.2017
Coding helps people escape poverty in Kibera
The Tunapanda Institute teaches ICT skills which are indispensable in today’s world. Mick Larson, the founder of the institute, wants as many Kenyan girls to discover the potential of information technology. Finland supports the institute through the Embassy of Finland in Nairobi.
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5.4.2017
24.3.2017
23.3.2017
New Country Strategies provide guidance for development cooperation in 2016–2019
The Ministry for Foreign Affairs has prepared Country Strategies for bilateral cooperation for 2016–2019. The new Strategies lay greater emphasis than before on, for example, the improvement of the position and rights of women and girls and on strengthening the partner countries’ business life.
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