Globally recognized Women Deliver Conference on gender equality was organized in Vancouver in early June 2019. Human rights of indigenous women and girls was an important theme at the event, and President Halonen took part in a panel discussion on this matter, in her role as the Alternate Co-Chair of ‘Every Woman Every Child’ steering group. Also, she was a […]
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Gender equality, human rights, health and wellbeing at the core of Women Deliver Conference
July 23, 2019
President Halonen emphasized the role of Disaster Risk Reduction in Geneva
July 22, 2019
President Halonen participated at the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction in Geneva on 14-16 May. Women’s stronger role in disaster risk reduction and preparedness was underlined in a panel, where speakers included e.g. President Halonen and Assistant Secretary-General Mami Mizutori (UNDRR). President Halonen also made an opening statement at a ministerial round table, where linkages between disaster risk reduction, […]
Read the full news articlePresident Halonen’s work on national and international fora acknowledged and awarded
June 7, 2019
President Tarja Halonen’s national and international work in the fields of sustainable development, gender equality and promotion of minority rights has been acknowledged. Department of Teacher Education, University of Jyväskylä awarded their gender equality prize to President Halonen, as Finland celebrated equality on Minna Canth Day on 19 March. The prize was given in recognition of the especially distinguished work, […]
Read the full news articleGender is not plan B in the Arctic
March 28, 2019
Gender equality and sustainable development in the Arctic were President Halonen’s main themes during the UArctic Congress 2018. “Women of the Arctic” interviewed President Halonen about the challenges of the Arctic, involvement of women and girls, gender equality at the workplace, and beyond. Videos can be found here http://www.genderisnotplanb.com/tarja-halonen
Read the full news articleSpeech by President Halonen at the International Roma Women’s Conference in Helsinki on 25 March 2019
March 27, 2019
7th INTERNATIONAL ROMA WOMEN’S CONFERENCE Roma and Traveller Women’s access to justice and rights INCLUDING TAKING STOCK OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE THEMATIC ACTION PLAN ON THE INCLUSION OF ROMA AND TRAVELLERS (2016-2019) AND POINTING THE WAY FORWARD FOR THE POST-2019 STRATEGIC POLICY DOCUMENT ON ROMA AND TRAVELLER INCLUSION Hanaholmen 25-27 March 2019 Opening speech by President Tarja Halonen / Check […]
Read the full news articlePresident Halonen takes part in the biggest equality event in Britain on International Women’s Day 2019
February 27, 2019
Women of the World festival celebrates women and girls for two days over the International Women’s Day at the Southbank Centre London. President Halonen will participate in a panel discussion about global feminism with speakers including singer Annie Lennox and anti-FGM activist Nimiko Ali. The first WOW – Women of the World festival was launched by Jude Kelly CBE at Southbank Centre in […]
Read the full news articleGreetings from Brussels!
January 25, 2019
President Tarja Halonen met people from United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR) and participated in Sustainable Development Goals and risks -workshop during her visit to Brussels. President Halonen had a meeting with Paola Albrito, Head Regional Office for Europe at UNISDR, and Rosalind Cook, External Relations Officer, to strengthen her future cooperation with UNISDR. Halonen has been a […]
Read the full news articleSustainable society needs science – President Halonen gave a speech about the future of Universities
January 14, 2019
The future higher education and science! -seminar brought together university representatives, ministry officials, academics and students into a dialogue for the future of science and education in Finland. At her speech President Halonen emphasized the importance of the discussion around these topics especially before the upcoming Parliamentary and European Elections. – The sustainable society needs science and research based policy […]
Read the full news articleThe Office of President Halonen is closed 22.12.2018 – 6.1.2019
December 20, 2018
Policymakers gathered to discuss the future of science and universities
December 14, 2018
President Halonen participated in Thinkfest-forum, an event organised by University of Helsinki, where over 60 decision-makers were invited to talk about future Finnish education and science policy. The opening panel was constructed to discuss issues related to the controversial expectations that universities face, the state of Finnish science in global arenas and science policy. President Halonen emphasized the importance of […]
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