Stories and News
More about Finland’s engagement in the United Nations and the world.
Stories and News
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
Building Partnerships for Peace
Advancing Disability Inclusion Globally
Supporting Children’s Right to Food and Education Through School Meals
Translating the Women, Peace and Security Agenda Into Action
Leading Efforts on Youth, Peace and Security
LDC Future Forum in Helsinki to focus on education, innovation and economic growth (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)
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.