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  1. European Court of Human Rights decides expropriation case - Finnish Government

    12.3.2026 | On 12 March 2026, the European Court of Human Rights issued a decision in a case concerning the expropriation of real property and the amount of compensation paid for expropriation. The Court unanimously declared the applicants’ complaint under Article 1 (protection of property) of Protocol No. 1 to the European Convention on Human Rights inadmissible as manifestly ill-founded.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/european-court-of-human-rights-decides-expropriation-case

  2. OSCE report: Human rights situation in Georgia has worsened since spring 2024 - Finnish Government

    12.3.2026 | An OSCE Moscow Mechanism report on the developments in Georgia in respect of human rights and fundamental freedoms since spring 2024 was presented at the meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council on 12 March. It offers recommendations to the Georgian authorities, the OSCE participating States and the international community on how to address problems of democracy, the rule of law and human rights.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/osce-report-human-rights-situation-in-georgia-has-worsened-since-spring-2024

  3. Migration and human rights discussed at the Council of Europe - Finnish Government

    10.12.2025 | An informal conference of ministers of justice of the Council of Europe held in Strasbourg today, 10 December discussed topical migration issues and the role that the European Convention on Human Rights plays in addressing them responsibly.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/migration-and-human-rights-discussed-at-the-council-of-europe

  4. European Court of Human Rights delivers judgment in case concerning involuntary treatment and medication and oral hearing in the Administrative Court - Finnish Government

    9.12.2025 | On 9 December 2025, the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) delivered its judgment concerning Finland in a case about involuntary treatment and medication and failure to grant an oral hearing by the Administrative Court. The ECtHR unanimously held that there had been a violation of Article 5 (right to liberty and security) of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), as the Administrat...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/european-court-of-human-rights-delivers-judgment-in-case-concerning-involuntary-treatment-and-medication-and-oral-hearing-in-the-administrative-court

  5. Visa consideration for berry pickers aims to prevent exploitation and trafficking in human beings - Finnish Government

    2.3.2026 | Wild-berry picking has been regulated under the Seasonal Workers Act since 2025. Companies must hire foreign berry pickers subject to a visa requirement for a contractual employment relationship to enable them to apply for an entry permit to Finland. For stays up to three months, berry pickers apply for a seasonal work visa at a Finnish mission abroad.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/visa-consideration-for-berry-pickers-aims-to-prevent-exploitation-and-trafficking-in-human-beings

  6. Finland promotes human rights globally during its three-year membership of UN Human Rights Council - Finnish Government

    10.2.2025 | During its membership of the UN Human Rights Council between 2022 and 2024, Finland defended universal human rights and the multilateral rules-based system. Finland’s key priorities were to ensure accountability and gender equality and to promote and defend the rights of women and girls, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities and LGBTI persons.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-promotes-human-rights-globally-during-its-three-year-membership-of-un-human-rights-council

  7. European Court of Human Rights delivers decision in cases concerning additional tax on pension income - Finnish Government

    6.3.2025 | On 6 March 2025, the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) delivered a decision on cases concerning additional tax on pension income. The ECtHR unanimously held that there had been no violation of Article 14 (prohibition of discrimination) of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) and Article 1 of Protocol No. 12 (general prohibition of discrimination) to the Convention. The ECtHR declared the complaint under Article 13 (right to an effective remedy) of the Convention inadmissible.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/european-court-of-human-rights-delivers-decision-in-cases-concerning-additional-tax-on-pension-income

  8. Permanent State Secretary Salovaara to attend UN Human Rights Council session and Conference on Disarmament in Geneva - Finnish Government

    25.2.2025 | Permanent State Secretary Jukka Salovaara will visit Geneva, Switzerland, from 25 to 26 February. He will deliver Finland’s address to a High-Level Segment of the 58th session of the UN Human Rights Council and to a High-Level Segment of the Conference on Disarmament.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/permanent-state-secretary-salovaara-to-attend-un-human-rights-council-session-and-conference-on-disarmament-in-geneva

  9. Opening Remarks by Minister Valtonen at the annual Warsaw Human Dimension Conference of the OSCE - Finnish Government

    6.10.2025 | Opening Remarks by Minister Elina Valtonen at the annual Warsaw Human Dimension Conference of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE).
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/opening-remarks-by-minister-valtonen-at-the-annual-warsaw-human-dimension-conference-of-the-osce

  10. Finland continues to promote gender equality and human rights loudly at session of UN Commission on the Status of Women - Finnish Government

    7.3.2025 | The 69th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) will take place in New York between 10 and 21 March 2025. Finland will be represented at the session by a broad-based delegation headed by Minister Sanni Grahn-Laasonen.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/finland-continues-to-promote-gender-equality-and-human-rights-loudly-at-session-of-un-commission-on-the-status-of-women

  11. Finland’s national report on biodiversity: We are heading in right direction but faster action is needed to reach biodiversity targets - Finnish Government

    4.3.2026 | Finland’s new national report to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity shows that the work to halt biodiversity loss is heading in the right direction. Progress has been made in almost all sectors, but measures need to be upscaled in the protection, restoration and management of nature. Besides this, actions that cause biodiversity loss must be avoided or mitigated. Awareness of the importa...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/finland-s-national-report-on-biodiversity-we-are-heading-in-right-direction-but-faster-action-is-needed-to-reach-biodiversity-targets

  12. Russia’s accountability and the strengthening of democracy to be on the agenda of the Council of Europe meeting - Finnish Government

    14.5.2026 | The Council of Europe's annual session of the Ministers for Foreign Affairs will be held on 14–15 May in Chișinău, Moldova. Finland will be represented at the meeting by Secretary of State Pasi Rajala.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/russia-s-accountability-and-the-strengthening-of-democracy-to-be-on-the-agenda-of-the-council-of-europe-meeting

  13. National event to discuss role of the UN Declaration on Human Rights in realising all human rights - Finnish Government

    7.12.2023 | This year marks the 75th anniversary of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights. In honour of the anniversary, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs will organise, in cooperation with several partners, a national celebration ‘UN Declaration on Human Rights: 75 years of support to everyday human rights actions’ at Helsinki Music Centre on 8 December.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/national-event-to-discuss-role-of-the-un-declaration-on-human-rights-in-realising-all-human-rights

  14. Advisory Board for International Human Rights begins new term of office - Finnish Government

    22.4.2024 | The Advisory Board for International Human Rights (IONK) began a new term of office at the start of 2024. Appointed for 2024–2027, the IONK monitors the implementation of Finland's international human rights policy and may issue recommendations on it.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/advisory-board-for-international-human-rights-begins-new-term-of-office

  15. Baltic Pride 2025 Conference to highlight LGBTI rights and equality - Finnish Government

    6.6.2025 | ​​​​​​​The Baltic Pride Conference, taking place in Vilnius on 6 June, will discuss the inclusion and rights of LGBTI people. The event will be opened by State Secretary Laura Rissanen as part of Finland’s Presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/baltic-pride-2025-conference-to-highlight-lgbti-rights-and-equality

  16. World Press Freedom Day highlights importance of freedom of expression for democracy and security - Finnish Government

    3.5.2026 | World Press Freedom Day is celebrated on 3 May. The day reminds us of the importance of free and independent media as the foundation for democracy, the rule of law and an open society. Finland promotes media freedom, which is fundamental to freedom of speech and expression, as part of its foreign and security policy.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/world-press-freedom-day-highlights-importance-of-freedom-of-expression-for-democracy-and-security

  17. Climate crisis is a health and human rights crisis - Finnish Government

    1.12.2023 | The International Health Organization WHO has stated that climate change is the single biggest threat facing humanity in the 21st century. According to a report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change IPCC, approximately 3.6 billion people live in contexts that are highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/climate-crisis-is-a-health-and-human-rights-crisis

  18. Finland leads UN Human Rights Council intervention in discrimination and violence against intersex persons - Finnish Government

    4.4.2024 | The UN Human Rights Council adopted the resolution Combating Discrimination, Violence, and Harmful Practices against Intersex Persons on 4 April. The resolution was presented by Finland together with Australia, Chile and South Africa. Several states across the world also supported the resolution.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-leads-un-human-rights-council-intervention-in-discrimination-and-violence-against-intersex-persons

  19. European Court of Human Rights delivers judgment on case concerning right to fair hearing - Finnish Government

    9.11.2023 | On 9 November 2023, the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) delivered a judgment on a case concerning the right to a fair hearing. The Court ruled that there had been no violation of Article 6 of the European Convention on Human Rights (right to a fair hearing).
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/european-court-of-human-rights-delivers-judgment-on-case-concerning-right-to-fair-hearing

  20. Foreign Minister Valtonen to attend UN Human Rights Council session and Conference on Disarmament in Geneva - Finnish Government

    26.2.2024 | Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will visit Geneva, Switzerland, on 26 February. She will deliver Finland’s address to a High-Level Segment of the 55th session of the Human Rights Council.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-valtonen-to-attend-un-human-rights-council-session-and-conference-on-disarmament-in-geneva