As chair of the Development Partners Gender Group, Amb. Pirkka Tapiola hosted a fireside chat on the status of #GenderEquality & #WomensRights in Kenya. Panelists discussed meaningful political participation, the backlash against women's rights & the role of male engagement.

We are proud to extend our partnership with Rural Women Peace Link for another two years to advance the #Women, #Peace & #Security Agenda! Together, we remain committed to empowering women, promoting peace, and ensuring inclusive security solutions. #WPS

Nominations for the 2025 International Gender Equality Prize are now open! Submit your proposal until 1st of June 2025 here: igep.fi/en/nominate-a-… #IGEP2025 #GenderEquality Valtioneuvosto | Statsrådet Sosiaali- ja terveysministeriö

Yesterday, we met with Human Rights Agenda and Haki na Sheria to discuss the human rights situation ahead of Kenya’s #UPR, with a focus on key issues of the coastal region. 🇫🇮 remains committed to advancing and protecting #HumanRights for all.

At the 58th Commission on Population and Development #CPD58, Ambassador Elina Kalkku delivered Finland’s national statement. ”We believe in the power of sexual and reproductive health and rights and #genderequality as the foundation for building resilient societies.” #SRHR

🌍 We met our partners & donors at the Development Partners Group on Gender (DPGG) meeting hosted by Denmark in Kenya 🇩🇰 yesterday. Together, we reflected on progress, aligned priorities, and strengthened partnerships to advance #genderequality & women's empowerment across Kenya.

Under @FinnishEmbNBO's & AICS Nairobi's leadership, the #DPGG brought Gov’t, United Nations agencies & civil society to the same table Voices from FEMNET, FIDA-Kenya, CRAWN TRUST & GVRC Kenya shed light on femicide, justice gaps, & women’s political exclusion 📌Denmark in Kenya

President of the Republic of Finland Alexander Stubb and his spouse Suzanne Innes-Stubb will pay a state visit to the Republic of Kenya to celebrate 60 years of diplomatic relations between 🇫🇮 and 🇰🇪. The visit is the first presidential visit from Finland to Kenya.

📌The University of Nairobi will host the President of Finland, H.E. Alexander Stubb, who will deliver a Public Lecture on:- 📌Theme: Geopolitics and the Transformation of Multilateral Order 📌Date: Tuesday, May 13, 2025 📌Time: please be seated by 9:30 am 📌Venue: Taifa

We held a tête-à-tête with President William Ruto in Nairobi. Finland and Kenya enjoy an excellent long-standing relationship. Kenya is a strong supporter of multilateralism, and a promotor of peace and security in the region. We discussed Russia's war of aggression against

I met with representatives of Kenyan NGOs and civic activists. We discussed issues such as corruption, human rights, violence against women, and political participation among young people. We also talked about freedom of the media and the challenges associated with

I gave a speech on geopolitics at the University of Nairobi. My message to students is: You have agency. You will decide how the world will look like.

We are proud to support the Development Partners’ Gender Group in 🇰🇪 - a platform bringing together various partners to promote #genderequality and women’s empowerment. 📽️ Watch how the Group is driving momentum led by @FinnishEmbNBO and AICS Nairobi Anu Ala-Rantala speaks📣

Development Partners' Gender Group leads 🇫🇮🇮🇹🇺🇳 paid a courtesy call to Hon Cabinet Secretary CS Hanna Wendot Cheptumo. We discussed priorities and how to work together in the National Gender Sector Working Group. Looking forward to future collaboration on #genderequality #womensrights 🇰🇪

Did you know? Kenya’s National Gender Sector Working Group (NGSWG) unites the Government, United Nations, partners & civil society to shape gender policy, tackle #GBV, climate change, women's economic empowerment & more It is the engine behind coordinated #genderequality action nationwide

National Gender Sector Working Group convened yesterday to take stock of gender #equality work in🇰🇪. 🇫🇮 as the chair of the Development Partners Gender Group emphasised the need of allies and partners in defending #womensrights globally. #genderequality

Ongoing📢 Launch of the State of World Population 2025 and reflections on the Real Fertility Crisis. UNFPA ED Dr Natalia Kanem giving the key note. Find the report👉 unfpa.org/swp2025 Finland 🇫🇮 is a proud supporter of UNFPA.

Only 27 countries are led by women. At a time of pushback like no other, we need women’s full and meaningful participation to create an equal future for all. See the latest rankings in our new Map of #WomenInPolitics with IPUparliament: unwo.men/RhKe50W8nri #Beijing30

Development Partners Gender Group met under the 🇫🇮 leadership for the last time to discuss our joint efforts in supporting 🇰🇪's gender work. “In times of diminishing development funding we have to be innovative, emphasise local ownership and sustainability” says @pirkkatapiola.

Girls in Magarini, Kilifi are staying in school. GBV survivors are helping others report abuse. Persons with disabilities are running businesses through village savings and loan associations, driving economic empowerment at community level. With support from the Ministry for