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  1. Working group proposes legislative amendments to strengthen Finland's ability to participate in international activities - Finnish Government

    6.6.2022 | The working group appointed by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs presents proposals concerning the amendment of the Act on the Making of Decisions Concerning the Provision of and Request for International Assistance. The working group proposes that the Act be amended so that its scope of application would cover not only international assistance but also activities arising from Finland's national needs without an outside request.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/working-group-proposes-legislative-amendments-to-strengthen-finland-s-ability-to-participate-in-international-activities

  2. Government adopts Decree on Sámi Climate Council - Finnish Government

    9.3.2023 | The Sámi Climate Council to be established under the new Climate Act will begin its work in the spring. The purpose of the Sámi Climate Council is to bring the knowledge base and perspectives of the Sámi people into the climate policy processes.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/government-adopts-decree-on-sami-climate-council

  3. Foreign Minister Haavisto to UN Human Rights Council and Conference on Disarmament in Geneva - Finnish Government

    26.2.2023 | Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto will visit Geneva, Switzerland, from 26 to 27 February. He will deliver Finland’s address to a High-Level Segment of the 52nd session of the Human Rights Council on 27 February.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-haavisto-to-un-human-rights-council-and-conference-on-disarmament-in-geneva

  4. Messages from civil society to Minister for Foreign Affairs an important element of Finland’s preparations for autumn session of UN Human Rights Council - Finnish Government

    22.9.2022 | Representatives of civil society organisations met at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs in early September to exchange views with Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto on Finland’s objectives and priorities in the 51st session of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC). Consultation events under the lead of the Minister for Foreign Affairs prior to the UNHRC sessions is an integral part of Finland’s preparations for its membership in the Council.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/messages-from-civil-society-to-minister-for-foreign-affairs-an-important-element-of-finland-s-preparations-for-autumn-session-of-un-human-rights-council

  5. Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy supports lease of LNG terminal ship with Estonia to free Finland of Dependency on Russian pipeline gas - Finnish Government

    7.4.2022 | At the meeting on 7 April 2022, the Government’s Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy recommended that Finland lease a large liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal ship in cooperation with Estonia. Leasing a terminal ship enables Finland to become independent of Russian pipeline gas.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-economic-policy-supports-lease-of-lng-terminal-ship-with-estonia-to-free-finland-of-dependency-on-russian-pipeline-gas

  6. Evaluation: Finland’s humanitarian assistance is relevant to people in need - Finnish Government

    14.9.2022 | An independent evaluation indicates that Finland’s humanitarian assistance is meeting the needs of people in emergency settings and that Finland has been successful in advancing gender equality and the rights of persons with disabilities. Understaffing and rigid administrative procedures, among other matters, are identified as Finland’s weaknesses.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/evaluation-finland-s-humanitarian-assistance-is-relevant-to-people-in-need

  7. Ministerial working group prioritises digital transactions - Finnish Government

    4.10.2023 | Digital transactions increase public services that are independent of time and place, and boost the efficiency and sustainability of administration. The ministerial working group on reforming society has determined the principles for promoting official digital transactions over the present government term.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/ministerial-working-group-prioritises-digital-transactions

  8. Lähtökohta, lähtökohtaisesti (fi-en).pdf

    14.7.2022 | VALTIONEUVOSTON KANSLIA PL 23, 00023 Valtioneuvosto vnk.fi p. 0295 16001 STATSRÅDETS KANSLI PB 23, 00023 Statsrådet vnk.fi\sv Tfn 0295 16001 1(4) Lähtökohta / lähtökohtaisesti 22.7.2009 Olemme koonneet tähän tiedostoon esimerkkejä siitä, mitä kään...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/documents/194055633/200039986/L%C3%A4ht%C3%B6kohta,+l%C3%A4ht%C3%B6kohtaisesti+(fi-en).pdf/43fefa3f-3957-4a61-a6ca-85113a303290/L%C3%A4ht%C3%B6kohta,+l%C3%A4ht%C3%B6kohtaisesti+(fi-en).pdf?t=1657783769197

  9. EU trade ministers to discuss trade relations with United States and China - Finnish Government

    24.5.2023 | Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari will attend the Foreign Affairs Council in its trade configuration in Brussels on Thursday 25 May. The trade ministers will discuss the EU’s trade relations with the United States and China and preparations for the next Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (WTO). The ministers will also discuss the EU’s ongoing bilateral trade negotiations.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-trade-ministers-to-discuss-trade-relations-with-united-states-and-china

  10. Government appointed Sámi Climate Council - Finnish Government

    24.8.2023 | On 24 August 2023, the Government appointed the Sámi Climate Council for a four-year term. The Sámi Climate Council is a new independent expert body, tasked with bringing the knowledge base and perspectives of the Sámi people into the climate policy processes.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/government-appointed-sami-climate-council

  11. Foreign Service guidelines help support human rights defenders around the world - Finnish Government

    8.5.2023 | In late 2022, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs published new guidelines on supporting human rights defenders. They are intended as a practical tool, helping the Foreign Service to actively support human rights defenders. The guidelines were issued for the first time in 2014. They have now been updated to better reflect the current operating environment.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-service-guidelines-help-support-human-rights-defenders-around-the-world

  12. Travel doesn’t always go smoothly – the Ministry for Foreign Affairs helps travellers around the world - Finnish Government

    19.1.2024 | In 2023, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and the missions abroad provided consular services to approximately 244,000 customers. The demand for advisory services remained high. Over the course of the year, the Ministry’s 24/7 service was contacted around 8,000 times in total.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/travel-doesn-t-always-go-smoothly-the-ministry-for-foreign-affairs-helps-travellers-around-the-world

  13. Dialogue cards available for promoting cultural diversity and sustainable development within work communities - Finnish Government

    19.6.2023 | The Ministry of Education and Culture and the Arts Promotion Centre Finland (Taike) have developed a new Dialogue Card tool to help arts and culture organisations make their operations more equal and sustainable. The new dialogue cards can be ordered free of charge.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/dialogue-cards-available-for-promoting-cultural-diversity-and-sustainable-development-within-work-communities

  14. Finland’s development cooperation has helped developing countries to increase their tax revenue - Finnish Government

    20.12.2023 | A new evaluation commissioned by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs shows that Finland’s support has strengthened tax administrations and expanded tax bases of developing countries. This has increased the countries’ national public funding, which reduces their dependence on external aid.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-s-development-cooperation-has-helped-developing-countries-to-increase-their-tax-revenue

  15. Finland promotes the rights for women and girls as well as accountability at the UN Human Rights Council - Finnish Government

    16.6.2023 | The UN Human Rights Council convenes for its 53rd Regular Session from 19 June to 14 July in Geneva, Switzerland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-promotes-the-rights-for-women-and-girls-as-well-as-accountability-at-the-un-human-rights-council

  16. Occupational safety and health (OSH) enforcement strengthens sustainable and fairer working life - Finnish Government

    22.8.2023 | Changes in working life challenge OSH enforcement. In addition to the prevention of accidents, occupational diseases and other health hazards caused by work, OSH enforcement plays an increasingly important role in ensuring a fair working life.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/occupational-safety-and-health-osh-enforcement-strengthens-sustainable-and-fairer-working-life

  17. Nationell riskbedömning av penningtvätt och finansiering av terrorism 2023 : Partiell uppdatering

    Nationell riskbedömning av penningtvätt och fi nansiering av terrorism 2023 Partiell uppdatering Finansmarknaden FINANSMINISTERIETS PUBLIKATIONER – 2024:9 Nationell riskbedömning av penningtvätt och finansiering av terrorism 2023 Partiell uppdater...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/delegate/file/134191

  18. Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s New Year’s message, 31 December 2023 - Finnish Government

    31.12.2023 | Fellow citizens, The coming year will bring plenty of opportunities, but also uncertainties. We have to hope for the best, though it is also wise to prepare for more difficult times.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-petteri-orpo-s-new-year-s-message-31-december-2023

  19. Pääministeri Petteri Orpon puhe kansainvälisen IGEP-tasa-arvopalkinnon julkistamisjuhlassa 11.12.2023 - Valtioneuvosto

    11.12.2023 | Pääministeri Petteri Orpo puhui kansainvälisen IGEP-tasa-arvopalkinnon julkistamisjuhlassa maanantaina 11.12. Puhe muutosvarauksin. Vain englanniksi.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/-/paaministeri-petteri-orpon-puhe-kansainvalisessa-tasa-arvopalkintojuhlassa-11.12.2023

  20. International conference to discuss promotion of gender equality through foreign policy - Finnish Government

    14.11.2022 | Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto has convened an international conference to discuss gender equality promotion and feminist foreign policy. The conference will take place at the House of the Estates in Helsinki on 16 November. The conference aims to share best practices on the content and means of foreign policy that promotes gender equality. Another aim is to encourage more discussion about feminist foreign policy in Finland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/international-conference-to-discuss-promotion-of-gender-equality-through-foreign-policy