Maria Suokko

Director, #UN Development Issues, @ulkoministerio. Previously: #Kosovo, #Myanmar, #NewYork, #China, #Cambodia, #Thailand.

[MFA Finland 🇫🇮 @Ulkoministerio]

The UN’s international Orange the World campaign to end violence against women begins on 25 November. This year, the focus of the campaign is on eradicating digital violence against women and girls.

Press release⬇️
https://t.co/lJ7SJgo161

[MFA Finland 🇫🇮 @Ulkoministerio]

This morning, the first-ever Ring the Bell for Children event took place at Nasdaq Helsinki, marking a shared commitment to put children at the heart of sustainability strategies. Minister @VilleTavio rang the bell alongside youth advocate Aada Ahola. #WorldChildrensDay #UNICEF

[MFA Finland 🇫🇮 @Ulkoministerio]

Merikasarmi on tänä iltana valaistu YK:n päivän kunniaksi. 🇫🇮 🇺🇳
#YK80 #UN80

[MFA Finland 🇫🇮 @Ulkoministerio]

Today we celebrate United Nations Day and the UN at 80. The UN remains the cornerstone of global collaboration, adapting new challenges and working for peace, human rights and a sustainable future.🇺🇳

#UN80 #UnitedNationsDay

[MFA Finland 🇫🇮 @Ulkoministerio]

Hyvää YK:n päivää! Tänään liputetaan 80-vuotiaan YK:n kunniaksi. #YK80

Happy United Nations Day! We’re flying the flag in honor of the UN, which turns 80 this year.#UN80

[Diene Keita @dienekeita]

Excellent discussion with @VilleTavio, Minister for Foreign Trade and Development of #Finland.

@UNFPA is grateful for Finland’s core contributions, and leadership in innovation and private sector partnerships.

#UNGA80 #PartnersAtCore

[Haoliang Xu @HaoliangXu]

Pleased to meet with Pasi Hellman, 🇫🇮 Under-Secretary of State for International Development, to reaffirm our strong partnership with #Finland.

We discussed shared priorities — climate action, #SDG financing & @UNDP’s vital work in crisis settings from Ukraine to Gaza.

[Sima Bahous @unwomenchief]

Great to meet H.E. @VilleTavio, Minister for Foreign Trade & Development of Finland, at #UNGA80. Grateful for Finland’s steadfast support to @UN_Women & our partnership in advancing #Beijing30 Action Agenda, ending violence against women & girls, & promoting safer digital spaces.

[MFA Finland 🇫🇮 @Ulkoministerio]

Minister @VilleTavio delivered Finland’s national statement at the 30th Anniversary of the 4th World Conference on Women. Marking the Beijing+30 process, this year stands as a milestone to advance the global gender equality work. #FIUNGA80 #UNGA80 🇫🇮 🇺🇳

[Iceland at UN 🇮🇸 @IcelandUN]

The Nordics 🇩🇰🇫🇮🇮🇸🇳🇴🇸🇪 at the @UNFPA Executive Board reaffirmed unwavering support to UNFPA’s mandate & the values that guide its work

The commitment to human rights, bodily autonomy, SRHR & gender equality is foundational to sustainable development🇺🇳

📄 https://t.co/hqnEEwJu4q

[MFA Finland 🇫🇮 @Ulkoministerio]

Humanitaarisen avun tarpeessa on tällä hetkellä noin 300 miljoonaa ihmistä. Samaan aikaan humanitaarista järjestelmää uudistetaan. Kriiseissä on jatkossakin priorisoitava apua eniten tarvitsevia, muistuttaa @VilleTavio HS:n Vieraskynä-kirjoituksessa.⬇️
https://t.co/T1NetA5NrA

[MFA Finland 🇫🇮 @Ulkoministerio]

Happy Pride week! 🌈

🏳️‍🌈 Finland promotes the rights of sexual and gender minorities globally.
🏳️‍🌈 Finland reaffirms its continuous support for the global LGBTIQ+ community.
🏳️‍🌈 #HumanRights are universal and belong to everyone.

#HelsinkiPride #HelsinkiPride2025

[MFA Finland 🇫🇮 @Ulkoministerio]

We are pleased to welcome @ICRC President Spoljaric in Helsinki for the annual ICRC Donor Support Group meeting that Finland is co-chairing. 🇫🇮 firmly supports the ICRC’s in its mandate and work to protect and assist civilians in armed conflicts.

[Finland's Mission to the UN 🇫🇮🇺🇳 @FinlandUN]

🇫🇮 Amb Elina Kalkku on behalf of 32 countries at the Executive Board of @UNICEF:

UNICEF’s commitment to persons with disabilities both in its operations and within the organization is exemplary and we encourage you to not lose sight of this strong focus going forward.

[MFA Finland 🇫🇮 @Ulkoministerio]

Minister @VilleTavio met with the @UN_Women delegation to discuss our continued cooperation in promoting gender equality globally. The meeting focused on current developments in #Ukraine and #Türkiye, and the importance of protecting and advancing the rights of women and girls.

[Elina Valtonen @elinavaltonen]

Had an excellent meeting with President @VjosaOsmaniPRKS. Great news of Kosovo’s plans to open an Embassy in Finland. Our close ties are getting even stronger. Expressed full support for Kosovo’s EU path. Appreciate Kosovo’s alignment with EU’s foreign and security policy. Encouraged to continue work in Belgrade–Pristina Dialogue.

[Vjosa Osmani @VjosaOsmaniPRKS]

Thank you for the warm welcome and lasting friendship, President @alexstubb! 🇽🇰🇫🇮

Finland has stood shoulder to shoulder with Kosovo - in our most difficult hours and on our irreversible path toward our shared Euro-Atlantic future.

Today in Helsinki, we reaffirmed our commitment to deepen our partnership in defense of peace, democracy, and the values that unite our two peoples.

[MFA Finland 🇫🇮 @Ulkoministerio]

Suomi, Sambia ja YK järjestävät Lusakassa vähiten kehittyneiden maiden tulevaisuusfoorumin 1.-3. huhtikuuta. Foorumissa haetaan ratkaisuja maailman vähiten kehittyneiden maiden kriisinkestävyyteen. Ministeri @VilleTavio johtaa Suomen delegaatiota.

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https://t.co/VwL7C9PFHq

[MFA Finland 🇫🇮 @Ulkoministerio]

📣 YK:n apulaisasiantuntijatehtävien (JPO) haku on käynnissä toimikaudelle 2025-2027. Katso uudet OHCHR:n, ODET:n ja UNFPA:n ilmoitukset avoinna olevista tehtävistä.

Lisätietoja ja hakuilmoitukset ⬇️

https://t.co/LrhaenFFUh

[MFA Finland 🇫🇮 @Ulkoministerio]

"Innovative solutions are key to tackling global development challenges. Proud to host @UNICEF Innovation Hubs in Helsinki, where groundbreaking initiatives like Child-Lens Investing and EdTech for Good are driving real impact," says USS Pasi Hellman. @Thomas_unicef @CarlaUNICEF