Nordics hold their ground following Trump II cuts to UNFPA

March 16, 2026 / By: Ann Danaiya Usher

In the first year of Trump II aid cuts, a few donors in Europe have held up their support for the UN Population Fund (UNFPA), with the Nordics maintaining their long-held position as principal providers of core support in 2025. During a recent visit to the five Nordic capitals, Executive Director Diene Keita described the region as “a global stronghold for women and girls.”

Ministerivierailu - somekuvat-11 CROPPED.jpg — Nordic tour. During the Finnish leg of UNFPA Executive Director Diene Keita’s trip, Finnish Minister for Development and Trade Ville Tavio accompanied Keita to his hometown of Turku where they toured the Bayer contraceptives factory. (Photo by Antero Lynne / Bayer)