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  1. Preparation of women’s health strategy begins - Finnish Government

    15.6.2026 | At the initiative of Minister of Social Security Sanni Grahn-Laasonen, the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health has launched preparations for a national women’s health strategy. The aim of the strategy is to gather information on women’s health and identify solutions that can promote women’s health, wellbeing and ability to work.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/preparation-of-women-s-health-strategy-begins

  2. Girls and young women propose solutions to strengthen equality and non-discrimination at Prime Minister’s roundtable - Finnish Government

    9.3.2026 | On 9 March, Prime Minister Petteri Orpo hosted a roundtable discussion with a group of girls and young women of immigrant background from various parts of Finland. The discussion focused on equality in working life and the effects of racism on young people’s wellbeing and hope for the future. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/girls-and-young-women-propose-solutions-to-strengthen-equality-and-non-discrimination-at-prime-minister-s-roundtable

  3. Honorary titles - Finnish Government

    The Title Board convened in May 2025. Honorary titles Finnish citizens can be awarded honorary titles in public recognition of their services to society. The total number of honorary titles is approximately one hundred, the titles of 'valtioneuvos...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/awards/honorary-titles

  4. Finland to focus on supporting women in conflicts and strengthening gender equality at session of UN Commission on the Status of Women - Finnish Government

    6.3.2026 | The 70th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) will take place in New York from 9 to 19 March 2026. Finland will be represented at the session by a broad-based delegation led by Minister Sanni Grahn-Laasonen, who is responsible for gender equality issues.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/finland-to-focus-on-supporting-women-in-conflicts-and-strengthening-gender-equality-at-session-of-un-commission-on-the-status-of-women

  5. Finland to Strengthen Gender Equality Efforts in Ukraine with EUR 3 Million Contribution to UN Women’s Ukraine Country Programme - Finnish Government

    6.2.2026 | Finland will allocate EUR 3 million to support UN Women’s Ukraine Country Programme for the years 2026–2028. This long term commitment underscores Finland’s dedication to advancing the rights of women and girls and contributing to Ukraine’s reconstruction. Strengthening gender equality also supports Ukraine’s path toward EU approximation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-to-strengthen-gender-equality-efforts-in-ukraine-with-eur-3-million-contribution-to-un-women-s-ukraine-country-programme

  6. Speech by Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen at Crisis management NOW – Serving peace 70 years and beyond in Helsinki - Finnish Government

    5.5.2026 | Speech by Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen at Crisis management NOW – Serving peace 70 years and beyond in Helsinki on 5 May 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/speech-by-minister-for-foreign-affairs-elina-valtonen-at-crisis-management-now-serving-peace-70-years-and-beyond-in-helsinki

  7. Value of state holdings reached EUR 38 billion in 2025 - Finnish Government

    8.4.2026 | At the end of 2025, the value of the State’s corporate holdings rose to around EUR 38 billion, while revenue from corporate holdings grew to EUR 1.94 billion. The total return on holdings in state-owned listed companies rose to 47.9 per cent.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/value-of-state-holdings-reached-eur-38-billion-in-2025

  8. Finland’s International Gender Equality Prize 2025 goes to assistance work for women who suffer from psychological consequences of war and violence in Ukraine - Finnish Government

    8.12.2025 | This year, the International Gender Equality Prize was awarded to Masha Foundation , a Ukrainian public organisation which carries out significant work to help Ukrainian women overcome the psychological consequences of war and other violence.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/finland-s-international-gender-equality-prize-2025-goes-to-assistance-work-for-women-who-suffer-from-psychological-consequences-of-war-and-violence-in-ukraine

  9. Tuesday 25 November is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women – government buildings to be illuminated in orange - Finnish Government

    24.11.2025 | The UN’s international Orange the World campaign to end violence against women begins on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on 25 November. This year, the focus of the campaign is on eradicating digital violence against women and girls.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/tuesday-25-november-is-the-international-day-for-the-elimination-of-violence-against-women-government-buildings-to-be-illuminated-in-orange

  10. Progress of the government action plan to combat racism - Finnish Government

    Progress of the government action plan to combat racism The government action plan to combat racism and promote equality implements the policies set out in the equality statement issued by the Government. The selected measures are based on an asse...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/promoting-equality/progress-of-the-action-plan

  11. Event at Finlandia Hall to celebrate anniversary of Women, Peace and Security Resolution - Finnish Government

    29.8.2025 | This year marks the 25th anniversary of the United Nations Security Council Resolution (1325) on Women, Peace and Security. A public event celebrating the anniversary at Finlandia Hall, Helsinki, on 5 September will look at Finland’s Women, Peace and Security (WPS) action from the perspectives of crisis management, peacebuilding and comprehensive security. The event is organised by the Finnish Natio...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/event-at-finlandia-hall-to-celebrate-anniversary-of-women-peace-and-security-resolution

  12. Opening speech by FM Elina Valtonen at the LDC Future Forum - Finnish Government

    19.5.2026 | Opening speech by Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen at the LDC Future Forum in Helsinki on 19 May 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/opening-speech-by-fm-elina-valtonen-at-the-ldc-future-forum

  13. Finland’s funding for UN continues to support women and girls and those in the most vulnerable position - Finnish Government

    27.8.2025 | Finland has granted core funding from the 2025 development cooperation appropriation as follows: EUR 25 million to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), EUR 19 million to UN Women, EUR 3 million to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), EUR 1 million to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and EUR 1.5 million to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-s-funding-for-un-continues-to-support-women-and-girls-and-those-in-the-most-vulnerable-position

  14. Government decides on allocation of refugee quota for 2026 - Finnish Government

    5.2.2026 | According to the Government Programme, Finland’s annual refugee quota is 500 persons. In its plenary session on 5 February, the Government decided on which refugee groups would be included in this year’s quota and how many places would be reserved for each group.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/government-decides-on-allocation-of-refugee-quota-for-2026

  15. Statement by Permanent State Secretary Salovaara at the High-Level Segment of the United Nations Human Rights Council's 61st session - Finnish Government

    25.2.2026 | Statement by Permanent State Secretary Jukka Salovaara at the High-Level Segment of the United Nations Human Rights Council's 61st session
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/statement-by-permanent-state-secretary-salovaara-at-the-high-level-segment-of-the-united-nations-human-rights-council-s-61st-session

  16. Call-up system to be extended to whole age group – three municipalities to pilot information days in autumn - Finnish Government

    13.4.2026 | The Finnish call-up process will have two parts in the future. The first part will be a call-up information day for the whole age group, providing young people with more information about homeland defence. The second part, the call-up day proper, will be organised later for men liable for military service and for women applying for voluntary military service. The call-up information day will be piloted in Espoo, Iisalmi and Jyväskylä in autumn 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/call-up-system-to-be-extended-to-whole-age-group-three-municipalities-to-pilot-information-days-in-autumn

  17. Annex to the Decision

    The amended programme document Interreg AURORA 2021-2027 VERSION 3.0 After reallocation of Interreg NEXT Kolarctic and Interreg NEXT Karelia 1 CCI 2021TC16RFCB027 Title (Interreg VI-A) Sweden-Finland-Norway (AURORA) Version 3.0 First year 2021 Las...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/delegate/file/125008

  18. Survey shows continued support for development cooperation in Finland – humanitarian aid is considered the most important form - Finnish Government

    13.5.2026 | A clear majority of people in Finland considers humanitarian aid an important and effective form of development cooperation. In a recent survey, more than 90 per cent of the respondents agreed that humanitarian aid for Ukraine is important. The public opinion poll, commissioned from Taloustutkimus by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, shows that views on development cooperation continue to be split by gender and along party lines.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/survey-shows-continued-support-for-development-cooperation-in-finland-humanitarian-aid-is-considered-the-most-important-form

  19. Annika Mikkonen, 18, to be Prime Minister for a day in Girls Takeover on 5 March - Finnish Government

    5.3.2026 | Annika Mikkonen, 18, will step into Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s role on Thursday 5 March 2026 as part of the Girls Takeover event organised by Plan International. As Prime Minister, Mikkonen wants to focus especially on eradicating violence against women.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/annika-mikkonen-18-to-be-prime-minister-for-a-day-in-girls-takeover-on-5-march

  20. Government proposal: Applying Norwegian model for child home care allowance to help promote gender equality and integration - Finnish Government

    16.4.2026 | The Government proposes amendments to the Act on Child Home Care Allowances and Private Childcare Allowances. The proposal would implement the Norwegian model for child home care allowance. The proposal seeks to promote the integration and labour market position of women with an immigrant background and to increase the participation of children in early childhood education and care.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/x