Today the 🇺🇳SG presented his 2024 budget to ensure a more results-oriented, transparent & accountable UN focused on delivering for all. The EU will strive for timely adoption & commends dedicated UN staff for their hard work in mandate implementation. ➡️eeas.europa.eu/delegations/un…

✨ Inclusive leadership isn't just a catchphrase; it's a game-changer. Leading @UNFICYP Police component, Satu Koivu sets the example by ensuring gender balance within all structures & roles so she can better implement the mission mandate👮🏻‍♀️👮🏽 #WomenPeaceSecurity United Nations Police Finland's Mission to the UN 🇫🇮🇺🇳

Martti Ahtisaari (1937-2023) pursued the robust vision that all conflicts can be resolved. CMI and Finland’s foreign policy emphasis on the importance of peace mediation are his living legacy. Obituary: cmi.fi/2023/10/16/mar…

Full support to UN Secretary-General’s António Guterres urgent appeals.

Woke up today to the news of the passing of our former President, also a peace mediator, UN diplomat and Nobel laureate. One of those who truly made a difference, for the better.

Saddened to hear of the passing of Martti Ahtisaari, a #NobelPeacePrize laureate and former Finnish President who also served in UN peace mediation efforts in Namibia and Kosovo. My heartfelt condolences to his family and friends, and to the Government and people of Finland 🇫🇮.

.António Guterres is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Mr. Martti Oiva Kalevi Ahtisaari of Finland, who dedicated his life to the cause of peace. His remarkable life of service and pursuit of peace will always serve as an inspiration to countless United Nations officials.

UN chief António Guterres arrived at the Rafah border crossing in #Egypt on Friday, where a convoy is waiting to deliver lifesaving aid to #Gaza. He said aid must move as quickly as possible. Read our full story here: news.un.org/en/story/2023/…

Ambassador Elina Kalkku delivered Nordic Statement on the ICC report today at the GA. The Nordics 🇫🇮🇸🇪🇳🇴🇩🇰🇮🇸 reiterated their unwavering commitment to the ICC, and its important role in the global fight against impunity.

Spending the Finnish Independence Day on a podium at the UN, chairing discussions on MINUSMA liquidation budget. Proud to be Finland.

Finland has paid our contribution to the United Nations regular budget in 2024. As before, on time, in full and without strings attached. An effective UN system needs responsible financing. We urge all 🇺🇳 Member States to fulfill their obligations without delay. un.org/en/ga/contribu…

Finland’s ratification of the Slavery Convention from 1926, signed by Prime Minister Rafael Erich, and now exhibited in the League of Nations archives in Geneva.

Original speech by Emperor Haile Selassie at the League of Nations after the Italian invasion of Ethiopia in 1936.

Amb Elina Kalkku today at UNICEF Board on behalf of 🇦🇺🇦🇹🇧🇪🇧🇬🇨🇦🇨🇿🇩🇰🇪🇪🇫🇷🇩🇪🇬🇷🇭🇺🇮🇸🇮🇪🇯🇵🇱🇺🇲🇽🇳🇱🇳🇿🇳🇴🇵🇱🇸🇰🇸🇮🇪🇸🇸🇪🇨🇭🇹🇷🇬🇧🇺🇸🇪🇺🇫🇮 🔹commended the pioneer work of UNICEF on #disability inclusion 🔹stressed full & meaningful participation of persons with disabilities 🔗 finlandabroad.fi/web/un/current…

Finland continues to support the UN Palestinian refugee organization UNRWA. Part of Finland's support will be used at strengthening the organization's risk management functions. Press release⬇️ um.fi/current-affair…

Closing #fifthcommittee negotiations on administrative matters of the #UnitedNations. Also bidding farewell to the long-serving director of budget, Mr. Johannes Huisman, who has served the organization in an exemplary way.

Finland was once a poor developing country, defending its existence in a geopolitically dangerous region and cold northern climate. Learning not only from the successes, but also from the failures, was essential, writes Elina Kalkku 🇫🇮🇺🇳 UN Chronicle ⬇️ un.org/en/un-chronicl…

Finland warmly congratulates the newly elected #UN Security Council members for 2025-2026: Denmark, Greece, Pakistan, Panama and Somalia 🇩🇰🇬🇷🇵🇰🇵🇦🇸🇴 Great to have a strong Nordic voice 🇩🇰 in the Council. We look forward to welcoming all SC members to the annual fall workshop.