Riina-Riikka Heikka (@heikkarr) 's Twitter Profile
Riina-Riikka Heikka

@heikkarr

Finland's Ambassador to Nepal @finlandinnepal #DevelopmentCooperation #HumanRights #ForeignPolicy

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MFA Finland ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ (@ulkoministerio) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Agreement on the Public Sector Investment Facility (PIF) in Nepal got finalized during the visit of Minister Ville Tavio. This opens path for Finnish companies in the Nepalese market. PIF funding requires that the project implementer is registered in Finland. #FinlandInNepal

Agreement on the Public Sector Investment Facility (PIF) in Nepal got finalized during the visit of Minister <a href="/VilleTavio/">Ville Tavio</a>. This opens path for Finnish companies in the Nepalese market. PIF funding requires that the project implementer is registered in Finland. #FinlandInNepal
Riina-Riikka Heikka (@heikkarr) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Finlandโ€™s Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio gave remarks at the Finnfund 10 MEUR investment launch during his visit to Nepal, highlighting the role of connectivity and digital inclusion, as well as the footprint of Finnish expertise in Nepal Finland in Nepal

MFA Finland ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ (@ulkoministerio) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Minister Ville Tavio was at the launch of the new TECSES project focusing on teacher education and inclusive learning in Nepal. Finland, the EU and Nepal accelerate their longstanding cooperation for quality education. #FinlandInNepal #EUInNepal #GlobalGateway

Minister <a href="/VilleTavio/">Ville Tavio</a> was at the launch of the new TECSES project focusing on teacher education and inclusive learning in Nepal. Finland, the EU and Nepal accelerate their longstanding cooperation for quality education. #FinlandInNepal #EUInNepal #GlobalGateway
Riina-Riikka Heikka (@heikkarr) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Promoting the rights of persons with disabilities is a longstanding priority for Finland #DisabilityDay Also in Nepal, we are committed to work for this goal through our development cooperation, together with persons with disabilities and their organisations.

Riina-Riikka Heikka (@heikkarr) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Happy Independence Day Finland! It was such an honor and joy to celebrate already last week in Kathmandu. #FinlandNepal50Years

Finland in Nepal (@finlandinnepal) 's Twitter Profile Photo

#HumanRightsDay concludes the #16DaysOfActivism campaign against gender-based violence. Finland has long been a committed partner in the global effort to combat violence against women and girls, and in Nepal, our support is strong in initiatives that promote #GenderEquality.

#HumanRightsDay concludes the #16DaysOfActivism campaign against gender-based violence. Finland has long been a committed partner in the global effort to combat violence against women and girls, and in Nepal, our support is strong in initiatives that promote #GenderEquality.
Veronique Lorenzo (@euambnepal) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Unwavering ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บsupport for Ukraine after three years of Russiaโ€™s war of aggression. The Ambassadors of the European Union and its member states in Nepal - Germany, Finland, and France - express their solidarity with Ukraine and its people #24Feb2022 #StandWithUkraine

Unwavering ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บsupport for Ukraine after three years of Russiaโ€™s war of aggression. The Ambassadors of the European Union and its member states in Nepal - Germany, Finland, and France - express their solidarity with Ukraine and its people
#24Feb2022     #StandWithUkraine
Riina-Riikka Heikka (@heikkarr) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The Finnish Embassy Team kicking off a field visit with our key partners EU in Nepal and UNICEF Nepal ! Jointly promoting girls education in Madhesh province. Finland in Nepal #QualityEducation

The Finnish Embassy Team kicking off a field visit with our key partners <a href="/EUinNepal/">EU in Nepal</a> and <a href="/unicef_nepal/">UNICEF Nepal</a> ! Jointly promoting girls education in Madhesh province. <a href="/finlandinnepal/">Finland in Nepal</a> #QualityEducation
Finland in Nepal (@finlandinnepal) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Finnish Embassy is in Madhesh Province this week with our key partners EU in Nepal and UNICEF Nepal, promoting girlsโ€™ education in the province in a close collaboration with provincial and local level governments, schools, civil society, teachers and students.

Riina-Riikka Heikka (@heikkarr) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Our joint conclusion: investments in education multiply and education is a true changemaker - for individuals, families, communities and the whole society. #education

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We work for advancing the rights of women and girls. Today and every day. Very meaningful dialogue during our field visit to Madhesh. Finland in Nepal #gender

Finland in Nepal (@finlandinnepal) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Last week, Finland, EU in Nepal and UNICEF Nepal visited Madhesh province, focusing on #GirlsEducation. With local and provincial governments, the initiative #SAGE has benefitted 38 000 out-of-school girls, with 95% returning to school. Investments in education will multiply!

Last week, Finland, <a href="/EUinNepal/">EU in Nepal</a> and <a href="/unicef_nepal/">UNICEF Nepal</a> visited Madhesh province, focusing on #GirlsEducation. 

With local and provincial governments, the initiative #SAGE has benefitted 38 000 out-of-school girls, with 95% returning to school.

Investments in education will multiply!
Riina-Riikka Heikka (@heikkarr) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Bridging the gendered financing gap and achieving gender equality requires us all to take action. It was a true honor to be part of this meaningful event and discussions. #gender Finland in Nepal UN Women Nepal

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Over the past 2.5 years, SUSWA project of ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ตhas provided 57,000 people in Karnali access to safe drinking water. This #WorldWaterDay, we celebrate SUSWAโ€™s progress with local communities & continue working towards Nepalโ€™s SDG 6.1 goal of 90% safe water access by 2030.๐Ÿšฐ๐ŸŒ

Over the past 2.5 years, SUSWA project of ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ตhas provided 57,000 people in Karnali access to safe drinking water. 
This #WorldWaterDay, we celebrate SUSWAโ€™s progress with local communities &amp; continue working towards Nepalโ€™s SDG 6.1 goal of 90% safe water access by 2030.๐Ÿšฐ๐ŸŒ
Finland in Nepal (@finlandinnepal) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Happy #NordicDay! ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Embassies of Norway and Finland in Nepal work closely together, and for the Nordic Day, we gathered to celebrate the Nordic values, unity, friendship & joy! Nordic cooperation stays strong wherever we areโ€”even as the only Nordic representatives in Nepal!

Happy #NordicDay! ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด

Embassies of Norway and Finland in Nepal work closely together, and for the Nordic Day, we gathered to celebrate the Nordic values, unity, friendship &amp; joy!

Nordic cooperation stays strong wherever we areโ€”even as the only Nordic representatives in Nepal!
Finland in Nepal (@finlandinnepal) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Happy Nepali New Year 2082! ๐Ÿ™ While our office remains open today, we took a moment to celebrate New Year with a potluck lunch! Colleagues shared a variety of delicious dishesโ€”that all disappeared quickly! Embassy staff wishes everyone a bright, joyful year ahead!

Happy Nepali New Year 2082! ๐Ÿ™

While our office remains open today, we took a moment to celebrate New Year with a potluck lunch! Colleagues shared a variety of delicious dishesโ€”that all disappeared quickly! 

Embassy staff wishes everyone a bright, joyful year ahead!
UN Women Nepal (@unwomennepal) 's Twitter Profile Photo

!๐–๐จ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง ๐•๐จ๐ข๐œ๐ž๐ฌ! Today, Patricia Fernandez-Pacheco Riina-Riikka Heikka ambd Finland in Nepal Bandana Rana visited Kavre 2 listen, learn, & act. These insights will contribute 2 draft ๐‚๐„๐ƒ๐€๐–โ€™๐ฌ #GR41, ensuring global commitments are grounded in community-level & lived experiences.

!๐–๐จ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง ๐•๐จ๐ข๐œ๐ž๐ฌ! 
Today, <a href="/patriciaunwomen/">Patricia Fernandez-Pacheco</a>  <a href="/HeikkaRR/">Riina-Riikka Heikka</a> ambd <a href="/finlandinnepal/">Finland in Nepal</a>  <a href="/bandanarana2014/">Bandana Rana</a> visited Kavre 2 listen, learn, &amp; act. These insights will contribute 2 draft ๐‚๐„๐ƒ๐€๐–โ€™๐ฌ #GR41, ensuring global commitments are grounded in community-level &amp; lived experiences.
Finland in Nepal (@finlandinnepal) 's Twitter Profile Photo

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ Happy #EuropeDay! This year marks 30 years of Finland in the EUโ€”a journey of unity, shared values and global impact. In Nepal, Finland and @euinnepal work together in #TeamEurope spirit, supporting education, clean water, climate action and human rights. #StrongerTogether