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Back to homepageFinland and Belgium to co-chair group developing humanitarian donorship
NordenBladet — Finland and Belgium will co-chair the Good Humanitarian Donorship (GHD) initiative for the next two years. As co-chair, Finland will have a stronger role in improving good humanitarian donorship practices at a time when the need for humanitarian
Read MoreBroad-based development project to dismantle segregation in working life
NordenBladet — Working life in Finland is strongly divided by gender. This means that many sectors and jobs have a clear majority of either female or male employees. Segregation maintains narrow gender stereotypes, prevents the full utilisation of skills, has
Read MoreForeign Minister Haavisto to discuss a globally stronger EU at a “We are Europe” discussion event
NordenBladet — Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto will discuss the EU’s global role in the Think Corner in Helsinki on 9 November. The aim is to hear people’s thoughts and wishes about the future of Europe. The event is
Read MoreDevelopment Policy Committee: Finland still needs to catch up on goals in development policy
NordenBladet — The Government of Prime Minister Sanna Marin has made a good start in implementing the development policy entries in the Government Programme. However, there continues to be room for improvement. At present, the main focus should be on
Read MoreMEAE launches preparation of sectoral roadmaps to ensure the availability of labour across FinlandÂ
NordenBladet — The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment is launching a project to ensure the availability of skilled labour in all sectors throughout Finland. Sectoral working groups will seek short- and long-term solutions to improve the match between job
Read MoreFinland focuses on climate change adaptation and expertise at the UN Climate Change Conference
NordenBladet — The Parties to the UN Climate Change Agreement will meet in Glasgow, Great Britain on 31 October–12 November. One of the conference’s key themes is adaptation to climate change and its funding, especially in developing countries. The least
Read MoreCounty elections 2022: List of advance polling stations available at Electionsfinland.fi
NordenBladet — Information on the advance polling stations for the 2022 county elections to be held in January is now available on the Electionsfinland.fi website of the Ministry of Justice. The website contains the addresses and opening hours of all
Read MoreFinland signed commitment to promote sustainable and fair use of water
NordenBladet — At the Climate Change Conference today, Finland signed the Glasgow Declaration for Fair Water Footprints. This is the first international commitment concerning responsible use of water. Water is in a key position in climate change adaptation, as well
Read MoreEU Digital COVID Certificate now available for people who have had COVID-19 and received one vaccine dose
NordenBladet — The EU Digital COVID Certificate is now also available for people who have had COVID-19 and received one vaccine dose. They will be able to get the Certificate, which also serves as a COVID-19 passport, from the My
Read MoreExpress your views on immigration policy in Otakantaa.fi
NordenBladet — In June, the Ministry of the Interior set up a project to define long-term objectives for Finland’s comprehensive migration policy. As part of the project, citizens and immigrants are now invited to express their views on the subject.In
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