Finland's National Strategy for Civilian Crisis Management

Abstract

This update of Finland's National Strategy for Civilian Crisis Management presents the vision for Finland's civilian crisis management, defines the goals for Finland to further strengthen its participation and to improve its capacities and skills in civilian crisis management. The strategy takes into account the changes that have occurred in the operating environment. Finland's National Strategy for Civilian Crisis Management was adopted in 2008. The update of the strategy has been conducted in cooperation by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of the Interior. Civilian crisis management belongs to the range of instruments with which Finland participates in efforts to prevent crises and the proliferation of their consequences. According to the vision of the strategy Finland is an active participant and forerunner in the activities and development of the civilian crisis management of the European Union and international organisations. Crisis management effectiveness is a theme which will receive increasing attention. It is Finland's aim that international civilian crisis management be coordinated expert action, based on strengthening human rights, democracy, social and gender equality, which, pursuant to rule of law principles, promotes peace, stability and sustainable development. The strategy also draws attention to women's role in crisis management and conflicts.