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  1. Call for project support applications for 2027–2030 opens for Finnish civil society organisations - Finnish Government

    16.1.2026 | The Ministry for Foreign Affairs has opened a call for applications for project support available for Finnish civil society organisations (CSOs). The call is open from 16 January to 27 February. Applications can be submitted for discretionary government grants for development cooperation projects in 2027–2030. The grant is awarded from the development cooperation appropriations for Finnish CSOs’ development cooperation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/call-for-project-support-applications-for-2027-2030-opens-for-finnish-civil-society-organisations

  2. Government issues decree on content and implementation of multilingual civic orientation for immigrants - Finnish Government

    24.10.2024 | The new Integration Act, which will enter into force at the beginning of 2025, will be supplemented by decrees. The Government’s integration policy is based on language learning, work, familiarisation with Finnish society and compliance with its rules.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-issues-decree-on-content-and-implementation-of-multilingual-civic-orientation-for-immigrants

  3. Aalto Works inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List - Finnish Government

    26.7.2026 | The UNESCO World Heritage Committee has decided to inscribe the Aalto Works on the World Heritage List at its 48th session held in Busan, Republic of Korea, from 19 to 29 July 2026. The property comprises 13 modern architectural sites across Finland designed by Alvar, Aino and Elissa Aalto.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/aalto-works-inscribed-on-unesco-world-heritage-list

  4. The Civil Society Organisations Strategy outlines the development of the operating conditions of non-governmental organisations - Finnish Government

    6.6.2024 | The Government has adopted a resolution on the Civil Society Organisations Strategy. With the help of the strategy, the Government will promote independent fund-raising activities by CSOs, develop government grant activities concerning CSOs and dismantle bureaucracy that burdens them.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410853/the-civil-society-organisations-strategy-outlines-the-development-of-the-operating-conditions-of-non-governmental-organisations

  5. Civic orientation to be offered to immigrants in many languages – Report offers recommendations for implementation - Finnish Government

    25.1.2024 | As of 2025, municipalities will be required to offer multilingual civic orientation to integration clients. A report commissioned by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment in May 2023 includes recommendations on how to implement the orientation in a high-quality and uniform manner across Finland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/civic-orientation-to-be-offered-to-immigrants-in-many-languages-report-offers-recommendations-for-implementation

  6. Finland to emphasise civic space, gender equality and rights of those in vulnerable situations at UN Human Rights Council - Finnish Government

    11.9.2023 | The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) will hold its 54th session from 11 September to 13 October in Geneva, Switzerland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-to-emphasise-civic-space-gender-equality-and-rights-of-those-in-vulnerable-situations-at-un-human-rights-council

  7. Call for project grant applications for 2025–2028 opens for Finnish civil society organisations - Finnish Government

    22.1.2024 | The Ministry for Foreign Affairs has opened a call for applications for development cooperation project grants available for Finnish civil society organisations (CSOs). Applications will be accepted from 22 January to 8 March 2024. During that time, applications can be submitted for discretionary government grants in 2025–2028. Grants are awarded from the development cooperation appropriations for Finnish CSOs’ development cooperation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/call-for-project-grant-applications-for-2025-2028-opens-for-finnish-civil-society-organisations

  8. Foreign Minister Valtonen consults civil society organisations as Finland prepares for UN Human Rights Council session - Finnish Government

    26.2.2024 | In accordance with established practice, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs invited civil society organisations (CSOs) to comment on Finland’s activities at the 55th session of the UN Human Rights Council on 12 February. Representatives of more than 40 CSOs participated in a discussion with Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen. The discussion focused on the rights of children and the safety...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-minister-valtonen-consults-civil-society-organisations-as-finland-prepares-for-un-human-rights-council-session

  9. An autonomous and dynamic civil society for all - Finnish Government

    3.10.2022 | A truly multi-voiced civil society reinforces democracy and the crisis tolerance of society as a whole. In its new strategy, published today, as well as its Govern Programme objectives, the Advisory Board on Civil Society Policy (KANE) emphasises the importance of dynamism and autonomy in our changing world.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410853/an-autonomous-and-dynamic-civil-society-for-all

  10. OECD presents wide range of recommendations for improving the enabling environment for civil society in Finland - Finnish Government

    16.6.2021 | The Civic Space Scan of Finland by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and De-velopment (OECD) focuses on legislation, practices, civic freedoms and rights, the media operating environment, changes brought by digital technologies and services, the operating environment for civil society organisations (CSOs), and participation by citizens and CSOs. The report provides information and recommendati...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/oecd-presents-wide-range-of-recommendations-for-improving-the-enabling-environment-for-civil-society-in-finland

  11. Finland creates an educational package to make cybersecurity a civic skill across the European Union - Finnish Government

    8.2.2022 | Researchers at Aalto University are creating an educational package on cybersecurity, which will be shared with all EU countries. Finland has been awarded EUR 5 million for this project from the EU recovery instrument for a three-year period.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/finland-creates-an-educational-package-to-make-cybersecurity-a-civic-skill-across-the-european-union-1657634

  12. Finland creates an educational package to make cybersecurity a civic skill across the European Union - Finnish Government

    8.2.2022 | Researchers at Aalto University are creating an educational package on cybersecurity, which will be shared with all EU countries. Finland has been awarded EUR 5 million for this project from the EU recovery instrument for a three-year period.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-creates-an-educational-package-to-make-cybersecurity-a-civic-skill-across-the-european-union

  13. Views of civil society to Finland for spring session of UN Human Rights Council - Finnish Government

    10.3.2023 | Consultation of civil society has become an established part of Finland’s preparations for the sessions of the UN Human Rights Council. The views of civil society support the Ministry for Foreign Affairs in its work to promote human rights. Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto discussed with a broad spectrum of the Finnish civil society members in February before the 52nd session of the UN Human Rights Council.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/views-of-civil-society-to-finland-for-spring-session-of-un-human-rights-council

  14. New Advisory Board on Civil Society Policy (KANE) appointed - Finnish Government

    27.1.2022 | The Government appointed today a new Advisory Board on Civil Society Policy (KANE) for a four-year term from 27 January 2022 to 26 January 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410853/new-advisory-board-on-civil-society-policy-kane-appointed

  15. Membership application to the Advisory Board on Civil Society Policy under way - Finnish Government

    1.6.2021 | The Ministry of Justice has opened an application process for actors representing civil society and its research to the Advisory Board on Civil Society Policy KANE. The application is open from 1 June to 20 August 2021. The advisory board will now be appointed for the fourth four-year term 2021–2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410853/membership-application-to-the-advisory-board-on-civil-society-policy-under-way

  16. Funding allocated to Finnish civil society organisations for reducing poverty and inequality - Finnish Government

    25.11.2021 | Programme-based support for Finnish civil society organisations (CSOs) is allocated for the implementation of Finland’s development policy objectives to eradicate extreme poverty, reduce inequality and promote human rights. The work is carried out in close cooperation with developing countries’ own CSOs. The Ministry for Foreign Affairs has granted approximately EUR 276 million for Finnish CSO’s multiannual development cooperation in 2022–2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/funding-allocated-to-finnish-civil-society-organisations-for-reducing-poverty-and-inequality

  17. Advance information on application for project support open to Finnish civil society organisations for 2023–2026 - Finnish Government

    22.11.2021 | In January 2022, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs will open a call for proposals for project support available for Finnish civil society organisations (CSOs). The application period will be open from 24 January to 4 March 2022. During that time, applications can be submitted for discretionary government grants for development cooperation projects in 2023–2026. The actual call for applications toget...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/advance-information-on-application-for-project-support-open-to-finnish-civil-society-organisations-for-2023-2026

  18. Reopening of society brings joy but polarisation of public discussion causes concern – Lockdown Dialogues recount experiences of the COVID-19 pandemic - Finnish Government

    16.11.2021 | Lockdown Dialogues, a series of discussions launched at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, continued on 27 October with people getting together to discuss their experiences during the past 18 months. The discussions revealed that while the reopening of society is a cause of joy and happiness, it also causes concern and disappointment.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/reopening-of-society-brings-joy-but-polarisation-of-public-discussion-causes-concern-lockdown-dialogues-recount-experiences-of-the-covid-19-pandemic

  19. Citizenship test to be introduced in early 2027 - Finnish Government

    16.6.2026 | A citizenship test will be introduced in Finland at the beginning of 2027. The test will assess knowledge of Finnish society and its key principles. The President of the Republic approved the amendments to the Citizenship Act on 16 June. The citizenship test will be introduced after the required legislative amendments have entered into force at the beginning of 2027.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/citizenship-test-to-be-introduced-in-early-2027

  20. Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen's speech at the meeting of the Council of Europe’s Committee on Social Inclusion and Human Dignity - Finnish Government

    9.6.2026 | Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen held a speech at the meeting of the Council of Europe’s Committee on Social Inclusion and Human Dignity in Kouvola on 9 June 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-antti-hakkanen-s-speech-at-the-meeting-of-the-council-of-europe-s-committee-on-social-inclusion-and-human-dignity