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Today we mark #IDAHOBIT2026 under the theme “At the Heart of Democracy.” Promoting and protecting the rights of sexual and gender minorities is Finland’s human rights priority. In a democracy, no one is left behind.

Press freedom underpins democracy. Independent journalism enables open debate, builds trust, and holds power to account. These freedoms cannot be taken for granted. ✍️🎥 Finland advances media freedom globally as co chair of the @MediaFreedomC with the UK. #WorldPressFreedomDay

World Press Freedom Day reminds us that media freedom cannot be taken for granted. That is why Finland, together with the United Kingdom, co-chairs the Media Freedom Coalition to defend press freedom and the safety of journalists worldwide. #WorldPressFreedomDay @MediaFreedomC

🎥 HAPPENING NOW | Live from #UNIDO HQ in #Vienna The #IntlDayofWomeninIndustry (#IDWI) is underway, bringing together global leaders to spotlight #women shaping the future of industry 👩‍🏭 Join us in person or watch the livestream: unido.org/international-…

✨Walking through the stories of women transforming industries worldwide.   Ahead of the #IntlDayofWomeninIndustry, the ELLEvate exhibition puts their journeys on display, highlighting women driving innovation, leadership, and change.   📖 Explore more: tinyurl.com/ELLEvateBook

It‘s high time to celebrate women working in industry. 👏 Finland has been been supporting the establishment of this day from the very beginning! #IDWI

In a turbulent world, the Nordics and Canada are deepening our cooperation. Together, we take responsibility for our joint security and prosperity. As always, great to meet up among Nordic6 🇨🇦 🇩🇰 🇫🇮 🇮🇸 🇳🇴 🇸🇪 exchanging views & exploring opportunities for ever closer cooperation

On 11 March, we co-hosted a #CND69 side event on science-based forensic training with Estonia, the EU & @UNODC. UNODC experts showcased crime scene work, hazardous substances & synthetic drugs ID - highlighting the value of high-quality forensics for justice and policymaking. 👏

As co-chair of @UNIDO Group of Friends for Gender Equality & the Empowerment of Women, Permanent Mission of Finland 🇫🇮 participated in an International Women’s Day event at the Vienna International Center. Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls. #IWD2026

Ahead of Intl Women’s Day, #UNVienna Acting Director-General John Brandolino joined Ambassadors from @unido, @unodc & Women in Nuclear Groups of Friends to support “Rights. Justice. Action. #ForAllWomenAndGirls” With justice, rights become power.

Ahead of #InternationalWomensDay, colleagues from Vienna-based UN organizations and ambassadors from the Groups of Friends for #UNIDO, @UNODC and Women in Nuclear gathered at the VIC to support the rights of all women & girls. Stay tuned for more tomorrow on #IWD2026. @UN_Vienna

🇫🇮 delivered a joint statement for #IWD2026 on behalf of 🇲🇽 and a group of countries, calling #HumanRightsCouncil and all States to place women’s and girls’ access to justice at the center of legal reform and accountability efforts. #InternationalWomensDay

Baltic Sea countries and Nordic countries work together to strengthen civil preparedness valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/b…

Inspiring start to the day at the Women in Nuclear IAEA 2026 breakfast hosted by Amb. Nina Vaskunlahti. The panel highlighted how leadership, innovation and strong role models drive equality in the nuclear field. 🙏@EMartikka, @janette1303 & Gabriela Zanko #WomenInNuclear

As the fifth year of Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine is about to begin, we reaffirm that Finland stands with the Ukrainian people – for as long as it takes. @FinGovernment 🇫🇮 🇺🇦 #StandWithUkraine

Ukraine remains our biggest development cooperation partner and the largest recipient of humanitarian aid. Finland’s support to Ukraine since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion totals over 4 billion euros. #StandWithUkraine 🇫🇮 🇺🇦

Der Automobil- und Fahrzeugindustriecluster aus Tampere besuchte vom 10. bis 12. Februar #Oberösterreich, um die Zusammenarbeit in den Bereichen #Mobilität, #Digitalisierung und fortschrittliche Fertigung zu stärken. finlandabroad.fi/web/aut/aktuel…

In Finland, Valentine’s Day is Friendship Day. It is a moment to appreciate those who stand by us. The Moomins remind us of trust and togetherness, while Sweden’s Pippi Longstocking embodies courage and kindness, strong and kind, like our friendship. Happy Friendship Day!🤍💙💛

100 Jahre Claire Aho diplomacyandcommerce.at/empfang-zum-hu… @FinEmbVienna

Statement by Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the United Kingdom presidentti.fi/statement-by-d…