We are honored to announce that Finland is seeking a non-permanent seat on the #UNSC for 2029–2030 to advance peace, uphold international law, and promote the freedom, rights, and well-being of all people. 🇺🇳
Read more: finland4unsc.org
🇫🇮 Under-Secretary of State H.E. Ms. Outi Holopainen at #COSP19 side event: Peacebuilding cannot be sustainable without inclusion. In conflict settings, persons with disabilities make up a significant share of the population and are often disproportionately affected.
At today’s UN Security Council Open Debate on the Middle East, 🇫🇮 Under-Secretary of State H.E. Ms. Outi Holopainen stressed the urgent need for dialogue and mediation in the Middle East. We must remain steadfast in our pursuit of peace. #UNSC#FI4UNSC
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Enough is enough. Time for a ceasefire now.
This week all UN Security Council members—except one—were united in calling for a full, immediate, and unconditional ceasefire. As did Ukraine.
Russia remains the only obstacle to peace. We urge it to abide by UNSC members' call. Now.
Friendly reminder to join us online or in person at the UNHQ CR11 today at 1:15pm EST for #COSP19 side event:
Sustainable Peace is Inclusive: Persons with Disabilities as Contributors to Peace Processes
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Join us at #COSP19 side event:
Sustainable Peace is Inclusive: Persons with Disabilities as Contributors to Peace Processes
📅Wednesday 10 June, 1:15–2:30PM (EST)
📺Watch live on UN Web TV
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In armed conflicts and humanitarian crises, persons with disabilities are too often left behind. Finland wants to strengthen their meaningful participation in conflict prevention and peacebuilding.
My speech at the #COSP19:
finlandabroad.fi/web/un/current…
🇫🇮Under-Secretary of State for Foreign&Security Policy @OutiHolopainen & Amu Urhonen @AbilisF at #COSP19 reception: Sustainable peace requires inclusive approaches, including ensuring that persons with disabilities can participate in & contribute to peace processes at all stages.
Persons with disabilities must be recognized as leaders and agents of change in building sustainable, peaceful, and inclusive societies. 🇫🇮 is proud to be a major supporter of disability inclusion in the UN system. #COSP19@FinlandUN
📸UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe
Join us at #COSP19 side event:
Sustainable Peace is Inclusive: Persons with Disabilities as Contributors to Peace Processes
📅Wednesday 10 June, 1:15–2:30PM (EST)
📺Watch live on UN Web TV
🔗webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1n/k…
Finland's delegation is ready for the start of the 19th Session of the Conference of States Parties to #CRPD. Marking 20 years of the CRPD, the focus is on celebrating and consolidating achievements and shaping the next phase of implementation in a changing world. #COSP19