The Ministry of Defence procures spare parts from Millog Oy

The Ministry of Defence has authorised the Defence Forces to order spare parts for systems of the Army and for all services' joint systems as well as for intelligence, surveillance and command and control systems for 2022.

Finland nominated its 1000th UN Junior Professional Officer

Finland has sponsored the United Nations Junior Professional Officers (JPO) Programme since 1965, encouraging young Finnish nationals to work in UN agencies and international financial and research institutions. The newly selected Finnish JPO will be posted to work in the UN Global Pulse innovation initiative.

Government decides to continue preparations for COVID-19 vaccination passport

On 5 August, the Government convened at the House of the Estates to discuss the current state of the COVID-19 epidemic, updates to the hybrid strategy, the opening of early childhood education and care, schools, educational institutions and higher education institutions, and the COVID-19 vaccination passport.

Commitments to sustainable development made by the Ministry of Justice aim to combat human trafficking and reduce inequality

The Ministry of Justice has made new operational commitments to sustainable development. The Ministry of Justice is committed to combating trafficking in human beings, strengthening the rule of law in international cooperation, using research data that takes better account of different population groups, and reducing the carbon footprint of its administrative branch.

UNICEF innovation activities to Finland – new hubs will promote learning and innovative financing solutions

The United Nations Children’s Fund UNICEF will establish two innovation hubs in Finland. The hubs are the latest addition to the UN competence cluster built in Finland in recent years by UNOPS and UN Global Pulse.