The 55th session of the UN Human Rights Council wrapped up last week in Geneva.🇺🇳

#FIinHRC #HRC55 Finland's Mission in Geneva 🇫🇮 🇺🇳 #FIinHRC

🇫🇮 is a proud member of the Council in 2022–2024. Permanent representative Heidi Schroderus-Fox acts as vice-president of the Council in 2024. See the highlights:

The International Romani Day is celebrated today, April 8.

The purpose of the day is to celebrate the culture and language of the Romani as part of European cultural heritage.

The Ministry of the Interior recommends that the national flag be flown throughout the country.

FM Elina Valtonen: ”Today, on International Roma Day, we celebrate the Roma culture, raise awareness about the challenges facing Roma people and highlight the active role of Roma in societies and international fora.”

🚲 It reduces pollution, eases urban congestion, and promotes healthier lifestyles.

This week we've adopted the European Declaration to boost cycling across Europe, including clear commitments to improve cycling infrastructure and to attract more people to cycling.

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📢 The Council of Europe takes a stand!

The Committee of Ministers has sounded the alarm on abusive lawsuits that stifle freedom of expression.

🗣️ The call is clear: Member states must unite against SLAPPs. 📜

ℹ️ coe.int/en/web/portal/…

#InternationalRomaDay : The protection of the #HumanRights of Roma and Travellers must become a top priority in Council of Europe member states.

Read my statement 👉go.coe.int/r310J

At the initiative of 🇫🇮, 🇧🇷, 🇩🇪 and 🇳🇦 United Nations Human Rights Council adopted by consensus a resolution on the right to adequate housing, with a focus on rights of persons with disabilities. It highlights i.a. the need to ensure the principles of equality and non-discrimination. 

#FIinHRC #HRC55

Today United Nations Human Rights Council adopted a landmark resolution protecting the human rights of intersex persons. The resolution was presented by 🇦🇺🇨🇱 🇫🇮🇿🇦. This is the first time the Human Rights Council addresses intersex persons through a dedicated resolution.

#HRC55 #FIinHRC #intersex

Sustainable development, peace, and human rights cannot be achieved without gender equality. 📢👩‍🎓💪

Finland promotes equality in all activities relating to development cooperation and pays particular attention to women and girls in vulnerable positions.

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Freedom level (100 = most free):

🇫🇮 Finland: 100
🇳🇿 New Zealand: 99
🇸🇪 Sweden: 99
🇳🇴 Norway: 98
🇨🇦 Canada: 97
🇩🇰 Denmark: 97
🇳🇱 Netherlands: 97
🇯🇵 Japan: 96
🇨🇭 Switzerland: 96
🇦🇺 Australia: 95
🇨🇱 Chile: 94
🇩🇪 Germany: 93
🇬🇧 United Kingdom: 91
🇮🇹 Italy: 90
🇪🇸 Spain: 90
🇫🇷 France:

THE REDS ARE CARABAO CUP WINNERS!!! 🏆

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Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine two years ago. Russia’s aggression has caused immense destruction and suffering.

Ukraine will have Finland’s unwavering support as long as necessary. Ukraine and Ukrainians deserve a just and lasting peace.

Ulkoministeri Elina Valtonen kävi vuoropuhelua kansalaisyhteiskunnan edustajien kanssa Suomen painotuksista #YK :n ihmisoikeusneuvostossa.

Tilaisuudessa käytiin keskustelua mm. lasten asemasta konflikteissa, naisten oikeuksista ja kansalaisyhteiskunnan osallistumisesta. #FIinHRC

Good Sámi National Day! As indigenous peoples, the Sámis have right to maintain and develop their own language, culture and traditional livelihoods. Looking forward to Finland´s ratification⚖️ of the ILO convention 169. #IndigenousRights

Finland supports the UN sexual and reproductive health agency UNFPA in improving the situation of girls and women in Somalia. The goal is to end female genital mutilation. @finlandinsom #ZeroToleranceforFemaleGenitalMutilation

A moment he'll never forget ❤️

Corruption Perceptions Index 2023:

1.🇩🇰 Denmark: 90 (Score)
2.🇫🇮 Finland: 87
3.🇳🇿 New Zealand: 85

6.🇸🇪 Sweden: 82
8.🇳🇱 Netherlands: 79
9.🇩🇪 Germany: 78
12.🇨🇦 Canada: 76
14.🇦🇺 Australia: 75
16.🇯🇵 Japan: 73
20.🇬🇧 United Kingdom: 71
24.🇺🇸 United States: 69
26.🇦🇪 United Arab

Best Countries to Live in as a Woman:

1.🇮🇸 Iceland
2.🇳🇴 Norway
3.🇫🇮 Finland
4.🇳🇿 New Zealand
5.🇸🇪 Sweden
6.🇩🇪 Germany
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10.🇧🇪 Belgium

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2.🇳🇴 Norway
3.🇫🇮 Finland
4.🇩🇰 Denmark
5.🇳🇱 Netherlands
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7.🇨🇦 Canada
8.🇦🇺 Australia
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