Stories and News
More about Finland’s engagement in the United Nations and the world.
Stories and News
Nordic Statement at the General Assembly Veto Debate (external link)
Finland advances UN reform and multilateral cooperation at High-Level Week
Statement by H.E. Ms. Elina Kalkku, Permanent Representative of Finland on behalf of the Nordic countries in GA Veto debate
President Alexander Stubb at the General Debate of the 81st Session of the UN General Assembly 2026
International Day of Peace: Empowering the Next Generation of Peace Mediators
Finland brings together partners to scale circular economy solutions worldwide
Ministers Valtonen and Tavio to attend high-level week of UN General Assembly in New York (external link)
Voices at the UN: Peace begins in the classroom
Finland to help the Pacific and Indonesia prepare for climate change and extreme weather, with Finnish Meteorological Institute in project implementation (external link)
International Day of Democracy: Democratic Participation as a Foundation for Peace
Finland to invest EUR 120 million in new finance program being prepared to mobilise private financing in emerging markets (external link)
Joint Nordic-Baltic Statement at the UN General Assembly Plenary Meeting on the situation in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine (external link)
Advancing Disability Inclusion Globally
Nordic Statement at the Security Council, Open Debate on Working Methods, 10210th meeting (external link)
World Humanitarian Day: Protecting People, Principles and Humanitarian Space
Translating the Women, Peace and Security Agenda Into Action
Nordic Statement at the Security Council Arria-Formula meeting (external link)
Voices at the UN: The Human Rights Council through the eyes of the UN Youth Delegate
Nordic Statement at the UN Security Council, 10191st meeting, Maintenance of peace and security of Ukraine (external link)
Nordic Statement at the UN Security Council Open Debate on Conflict-Related Sexual Violence (external link)
Building Partnerships for Peace
UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development to focus on accelerating progress on 2030 Agenda (external link)
Joint Statement of Mexico and Finland at the Interactive Dialogue with the Fourth Committee on Overall Policy Matters Pertaining to Special Political Missions (external link)
Strengthening resilience through weather, climate and early warning services
Statement by H.E. Ms. Elina Kalkku, Permanent Representative of Finland on behalf of the Nordic Countries in the UNSC Open Debate on Children and Armed Conflict
Presidents of Kenya and Finland underscore the UN’s role in international peace and security
Nordic statement by Permanent Representative of Finland Elina Kalkku, at the UNSC Open Debate on Women, Peace and Security
Statement by Under-Secretary of State H.E. Outi Holopainen, at the UNSC Open Debate on the Middle East
Finland Launches UN Security Council Campaign with Midsummer-Themed Reception in New York
Opening statement by Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen at Finland’s UN Security Council Campaign launch
Foreign Minister Valtonen to launch Finland’s campaign for a seat on the UN Security Council and address the Council (external link)
Accelerating Sustainable Development Through Innovation and Partnerships
Fostering Cooperation for Arms Control and Disarmament
Supporting Children’s Right to Food and Education Through School Meals
Leading Efforts on Youth, Peace and Security
LDC Future Forum in Helsinki to focus on education, innovation and economic growth (external link)
National Statement of Finland at the UN Security Council Arria‑Formula Meeting “A Decade of Resolution 2286: Protecting Medical Care in Conflict Amid Evolving Threats” (external link)
Crisis Management NOW brings together people interested in the future of crisis management (external link)
Speech by Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen at Crisis management NOW – Serving peace 70 years and beyond in Helsinki (external link)
Joint Statement on behalf of the Nordic Countries at the Security Council Open Debate on The Safety and Protection of Waterways in the Maritime Domain (external link)
Finland to focus on supporting women in conflicts and strengthening gender equality at session of UN Commission on the Status of Women (external link)
Executive Director of UNFPA Diene Keita to visit Turku: Meeting with Minister Tavio to discuss reproductive health and international corporate responsibility (external link)
Finland to Strengthen Gender Equality Efforts in Ukraine with EUR 3 Million Contribution to UN Women’s Ukraine Country Programme (external link)
African Development Bank President, Dr. Sidi Ould Tah to visit Helsinki (external link)
Finland to support sustainable economic growth and industrialisation in Africa through African Development Fund (external link)
Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen at the Seminar on Protecting Civilians on the Ground December 2025
High-level Conference on the Situation of Rohingya Muslims and Other Minorities in Myanmar (external link)
President Alexander Stubb at the General Debate of the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly 2025
Development financier Finnfund’s new investment fund to support digital inclusiveness in developing countries (external link)
Prime Minister Petteri Orpo at the UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development in New York on July 2025
Finland promotes human rights globally during its three-year membership of UN Human Rights Council (external link)
Civil society organisations offer views on Finland's term in UN Human Rights Council (external link)
UNICEF’s Child-lens Investing Framework developed with Finnish support wins TIME invention award (external link)
President Alexander Stubb at the General Debate of the 79th Session of the UN General Assembly 2024
Facts about Finland
187,888 Lakes
Over 70% of land area covered in forest.
Design for Life
From playgrounds and everyday objects to public systems, functional thinking shapes how happiness is built into daily life.
1st
Finland was the first country in the world to give full political rights to women.
More Than a Meal
In Finland, free-of-charge school meals have been provided since the 1940s. The school meals system is an important part of Finland’s education success story.
Free Education
Finland has offered free education for over 100 years, today extending from preschool to university.
Happiness
For almost a decade, Finland has been ranked the happiest country in the world. This stems from stability, equality, trust, and freedom. These values make Finland a strong platform for technological innovation and entrepreneurship.
3 Million Saunas
More than passenger cars.
Tech-Savvy for the Future
With expertise in quantum computing, space tech, and next-gen connectivity, we are actively exploring the solutions that will shape tomorrow.