Helsinki awarded Child Friendly City recognition by UNICEF

For the first time, UNICEF Finland has recognized Helsinki as a Child Friendly City, a milestone in the city’s ongoing commitment to safeguarding and promoting children’s rights. This recognition comes after Helsinki joined the UNICEF Child Friendly Cities Initiative in 2021, based on a council initiative. The program is rooted in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and aims to help cities identify areas for improvement and ensure children’s rights are upheld.