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Back to homepageGovernment recommends remote work in areas in the community transmission phase until further notice
NordenBladet — The Government recommends that workplaces in areas in the community transmission phase switch to remote work when possible. Recommendation on remote work will be in effect until further notice. The Government issued a government resolution on the matter
Read MoreHumanitarian assistance is needed more than ever before — Finland strengthens food security and supports safe childbirths in crisis areas
NordenBladet — The UN estimates that 274 million people will need humanitarian assistance in 2022. The needs are increasing, for example due to the escalation of conflicts in Afghanistan and Ethiopia. Finland will increase its support for the alleviation of
Read MoreNumber of COVID-19 cases continues to rise, intensive care strained
NordenBladet — The number of new COVID-19 cases continues to rise in Finland. More than 8,000 new COVID-19 cases were reported between 22 and 28 November, which is more than 500 cases higher than in the previous week. The incidence
Read MoreThe Ministry of Education and Culture will examine how equality, non-discrimination and diversity are realised among teaching and research staff in higher education institutions
NordenBladet — Commissioned by the Ministry of Education and Culture, the project examines how equality, non-discrimination and diversity among staff members can be promoted in Finnish higher education institutions. Based on the study, concrete proposals for measures will be developed
Read MoreOpenAid.fi is a new website presenting data on the use of Finland’s development cooperation funds
NordenBladet — The Ministry for Foreign Affairs has published a website on where, how and when Finland’s development cooperation funds are used. Launching this public site increases the openness and transparency of development cooperation.OpenAid.fi puts together comprehensive information on the
Read MoreNew guide offers tools for public procurement entities in Finland to address the risks of labour exploitation
NordenBladet — Commissioned by the Ministry of Finance, the European Institute for Crime Prevention and Control, affiliated with the United Nations (HEUNI), has produced a guide for risk management in national supply chains for public procurement agencies in Finland titled
Read MoreMinister for Foreign Affairs Haavisto to host a Freedom Online Conference at foreign ministerial level
NordenBladet — The 10th anniversary of the Freedom Online Coalition (FOC) will be celebrated at the end of Finland’s Chairship. On 3 December, Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto will host a virtual Conference of foreign ministers representing 34 FOC
Read MoreForeign Minister Haavisto to OSCE Ministerial Council meeting in Stockholm
NordenBladet — Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto will attend the Ministerial Council of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, which will be held in Stockholm on 1–2 December. Sweden holds the Chairmanship of the OSCE in 2021.
Read MoreSupport for international non-governmental organisations to promote human rights in developing countries
NordenBladet — The Ministry for Foreign Affairs has granted EUR 17.82 million to international non-governmental organisations (INGOs) for 2022–2024. Support was granted to 11 international human rights organisations operating in developing countries, whose work focuses on four themes: ending impunity;
Read MoreExecutive Director of UN Women Sima Sami Bahous to visit Finland
NordenBladet — Sima Sami Bahous, appointed as Executive Director of the United Nations gender equality organisation UN Women in September, will visit Finland on 8–9 December.On 8 December, she will meet Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari
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