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News

15.2.2021

Finland seeks membership of UN Human Rights Council

Finland is seeking membership of the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) in 2022–2024. The campaign slogan: ”A Diverse World, Universal Human Rights”, underscores the universal nature of human rights. The election will take place at the UN General Assembly in October 2021.
Press releases |
24.2.2020

Statement by Foreign Minister Haavisto at the Human Rights Council in Geneva

Statement by Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto at the 43rd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva on 24 February 2020.
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