May 20, 2023
I am so happy that millions heard and watched the Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin in person.
I am so happy that millions heard and watched the Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin in person.
I discovered this beautiful nation, #Finland, almost by accident in 2015, and first hand experienced through the people I met here key factors why it is the #1 happiest nation for the six consecutive years in the world.
Today (May 19, 2023) I am overjoyed that Yankee Stadium-full of people heard the Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin’s words in person and watched her in action, and millions and millions heard and watched her on global media.
I’ve learned that the Finnish people, all genders, together work towards building an equitable society for everyone while living/working in harmony with nature.
Thank you, #NYU!!
Here are her words from Excerpts from the Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin’s commencement speech at NYU broadcast on YLE, Finnish National Media, above:
“Coming from a rainbow family, I wanted to see society where everybody could love whomever they wanted.”
“I wanted to see renewed legislations on equal marriage and ensure human rights for all genders.”
“I wanted to close gender pay gaps, and I wanted to see parents, mothers and fathers, to share their family leave more equally so that women could follow their career ambitions, same as men.”
“Coming from Finland and northern countries with extraordinary nature, I wanted to stop climate change and see societies become more sustainable.”
“I wanted to see transitions towards carbon-neutrality and I wanted to end the destruction of our environment.”
“I wanted the society where everybody could have equal rights and opportunities. I wanted to strengthen education system so every child can pursue their dream.”
“No change can happen without the will.”