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Dahlias are in full bloom at the Embassy garden—spring is well underway! Embassy will be closed on April 18 and 21. 🇫🇮 Finnish citizens in Nepal: For emergencies, contact the Ministry for Foreign Affairs’ 24/7 service at +358 91605 5555 or [email protected]. Happy Easter! 🌱




“What gets funded, gets done.” 💰 At today’s GRB session with women parliamentarians, GRB Expert Ermira Lubani spotlighted how public finance can power gender equality - echoing CEDAW’s call for inclusive, accountable budgets. #GenderResponsiveBudgeting #GRB Finland in Nepal



!𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬! 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 𝐂𝐄𝐃𝐀𝐖’𝐬 #GR41, ensuring global commitments are grounded in community-level & lived experiences.


🌏 Change starts with a story—from Kavre to New York! Through UN Women’s #Storytelling initiative, women challenge discriminatory norms. Their experiences were heard by Bandana Rana, Riina-Riikka Heikka & Patricia Fernandez-Pacheco, amplifying local voices toward global decision-making. #CEDAW





🌈 On #IDAHOBIT2025, we stand with LGBTIQ+ communities in Nepal and beyond. 81% face violence in Nepal. But when communities come together, they protect and uplift. Together, we can build a fairer Nepal. Finland in Nepal



Greetings from New Delhi! Last week, we joined the regional meeting of Finnish missions in Asia and Oceania – 19 embassies in total! Exchanging insights, strengthening regional cooperation and experiencing a bit of Indian culture. Thank you Finland in India for hosting! 🙏



We visited Jajarkot and Rukum West, where the 2023 earthquake hit schools hard. In response, Finland and UNICEF Nepal set up temporary classrooms to ensure continued learning. Teachers received #EducationInEmergencies training and have created engaging and safe learning spaces.



Energetic afternoon with 🇫🇮-funded CSOs, co-hosted with SavetheChildrenNepal! We explored cooperation with local govts – essential for sustainable project delivery. Ambassador Riina-Riikka Heikka later welcomed all for continued talks at her residence. Vibrant civil society is a priority for Finland!



