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Programme for Crisis Management NOW 2026 has been published

CMC Finland, together with the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland and other partners, is organising the Crisis Management NOW (Kriisinhallinta NYT) event on comprehensive crisis management on Tuesday, May 5th, at the University of Helsinki. The programme includes topical panel discussions, keynote speeches, and participatory workshops. Explore the full programme on the event website (link)! The event brings together experts and decision-makers from various fields to discuss the challenges, opportunities, and future directions of comprehensive crisis management. Participants will also have the opportunity to exchange ideas with experts who have worked in civilian crisis management missions, learn more about CMC’s activities, and receive information on how to apply for civilian crisis management training and positions. The event is free of charge and open to everyone, and you may also follow the stream online via this link. You are warmly welcome to learn more about crisis management and the opportunities it offers!

Finnish Participation in Civilian Crisis Management on 13 April 2026

Currently 110 Finnish experts work in international assignments in civilian crisis management missions or secretariats. 45 % of them are women. 86 experts serve in the assignments of the EU, ten in the UN and four in the OSCE. Ten experts work in other organisations. Click on the image to enlarge it. If you want … Read more

Conflict analysis workshop for youth and students

When: 5.5.2026 at 11:15-13:15 during the Crisis Management Now event Where: University of Helsinki, Main Building (the venue is accessible)   In a workshop for youth and students interested in conflict analysis and crisis management, participants will analyse a case in small groups with a conflict analysis tool. Experts in comprehensive crisis management will comment on the work of the participants. No previous experience from conflict analysis is required. … Read more

New publication on human security

In contrast to the traditional militarised security of states, the concept of human security focuses on security that is human-centred, and which acknowledges that many different and complex threats, such as the economic situation, physical violence, natural disasters, climate change and inequality, can also sometimes simultaneously cause insecurity to people. Human security has been particularly … Read more

Save the Date: Crisis Management NOW – 5 May 2026

Finland celebrates seventy years of engagement in international crisis management this year. The Ministry for Foreign Affairs, CMC and other partners, will organise Crisis Management NOW – Serving peace 70 years and beyond, an event highlighting crisis management and peacebuilding, on Tuesday, 5 May at the University of Helsinki. The event brings together experts, practitioners and decision‑makers … Read more