The United Kingdom is the new co-chair of the Media Freedom Coalition! The UK joins Finland as co-chair, and succeeds Germany which has completed its two-year term. Read more here: mediafreedomcoalition.org/news/2026/the-…

Ulkoministeri Valtonen vierailee Israelissa ja Palestiinalaisalueella valtioneuvosto.fi/-/ulkominister…

Finnish Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will visit Israel and the Occupied the Palestinian territory on 15–16 February. Press release ⬇️ um.fi/current-affair…

Thank you for the good exchange and warm welcome to Ramallah, Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa. We discussed the deteriorating situation in the West Bank, humanitarian conditions in Gaza, and the best ways for the international community to support the Palestinian Authority and

88 UN Member States & intn’l org. support State of Palestine in condemning Israeli decisions & measures for expanding Israel’s unlawful presence in the West Bank #EU unwaveringly commits to a just lasting & sustainable peace in accordance with #UNSC res. based on the 2-state solution

🇫🇮 joined a stakeout with 88 UN member states & international organisations to strongly condemn unilateral Israeli decisions and measures aimed at expanding Israel’s unlawful presence in the West Bank. 🔗Read the full statement:

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2/4 The six-month closure of the Burj Al-Luqluq Community Center Society in the Old City of Jerusalem by Israeli authorities is concerning and further constrains Palestinian civic and cultural space in East Jerusalem

3/4 For decades, the centre has delivered vital educational, cultural and sports programmes, particularly for children and youth. This decision risks undermining the indispensable work of Palestinian independent civil society organisations in East Jerusalem.

4/4 We call on the Israeli authorities to safeguard civic space, ensure continued access to essential social and cultural services in East Jerusalem, and allow the Burj Al-Luqluq Community Center Society to resume its activities without delay.

Finland together with 20 parties condemns in strongest terms recent Israeli decisions introducing sweeping extensions to its unlawful control over the West Bank, accelerating illegal settlements and deepening Israeli administration. We oppose any form of annexation.

Read the full statement⬇️ um.fi/current-affair…

In High Level Session of #HRC61 Jukka Salovaara stressed that the universality of human rights is the foundation of global security. When rights erode in one place, stability is weakened everywhere. The Human Rights Council plays a vital role in protecting these principles.

1/3 We are appalled by the violent settler attack last night on the village of Susya, Masafer Yatta. The attack is one too many in a long series of attacks over the past year, including a recent raid on the Oscar-winning director Hamdan Ballal’s home and family.

2/3 This highlights the alarming pressure on Palestinian communities and human rights defenders. It also exemplifies the expanding problem of settler violence across the West Bank, where Palestinians are forced to leave their homes and perpetrators are not held accountable.

3/3 It is high time for justice and we call on Israeli authorities to act in accordance with their responsibilities as the occupying power.

Recent events in the Middle East are deeply worrying. Ensuring nuclear safety and long-term security in the region is of utmost importance to all of us. We continue to support all diplomatic efforts aimed at ending Iran's nuclear program and strengthening security in the

Lähi-idän alueellisen tilanteen kiristyminen on uhka kansainväliselle rauhalle ja turvallisuudelle ja koskettaa myös Eurooppaa. Kestävät ratkaisut löytyvät vain diplomatian, neuvottelujen ja kansainvälisen oikeuden kautta. Iran on omilla aiemmilla toimillaan heikentänyt alueen

On this International Women’s Day, the members of the Media Freedom Coalition call attention to escalating threats to journalist safety, with women journalists disproportionately targeted. Read the full MFC statement: mediafreedomcoalition.org/joint-statemen… #IWD26