Finland grants additional support for the UN Population Fund

Press Release 195/2014
12 September 2014

Finland grants 11.45 million euros in general support of the activities of the UN Population Fund (UNFPA).

“Finland’s additional support is a strong show of confidence in the UN Population Fund and its work as a promoter of sexual and reproductive health and rights,” comments Minister for International Development Pekka Haavisto.

UNFPA supports its member countries in their efforts in the sector of population policy and reproductive health, and promotes gender equality and the position of women. In practice, the organization supports, among other things, the availability of contraceptives, measures to end genital mutilation and efforts to prevent the spread of HIV and AIDS.

Last year, Finland was UNFPA’s fourth largest donor. The total support granted by Finland this year will rise to 45 million euros, and Finland will be one of UNFPA’s top three financiers.

Additional information: Development Policy Adviser Heli Mikkola, mobile tel. +358 50 3048156.