Finland

Think tank e2 (Ajatuspaja e2)

National Network
Finland
Address

Eerikinkatu 28, 5th floor
00100 Helsinki
Finland

Telephone
+358 40 8344829
E-Mail
e2@e2.fi
Organisation Type
Other
Year of Establishment
2006
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Environment/Sustainable development
  3. Research
General Information

E2 Research is a multidisciplinary non-profit research organization that provides research-based information to municipalities, ministries, companies, organizations, foundations, policymakers and the media.

Mission and Objectives

Generate research-based knowledge for the needs of municipalities, ministries, companies, organizations, foundations, policy makers and the media.

Initiate discussion and participate in societal dialogue on current issues.

Develop international cooperation with organizations abroad.

Main Projects / Activities

NA

Contact (1) Full Name
Anni Savikurki
Head of the organisation
Karina Jutila
Education
Cities
Media
Culture
Youth

Tuomo Melasuo

Professor, emeritus of Peace and Conflict Research and former Director of TAPRI, Tampere Peace Research Institute, at the Tampere University. With a Doctoral degree in political science, Tuomo Melasuo is also Docent in Political History at the University of Turku...

Éducation
Villes
Média
Culture
Jeunesse

Tuomo Melasuo

Professeur émérite de la Recherche sur la paix et les conflits et ancien directeur du TAPRI (Tampere Peace Research Institute), à l'Université de Tampere. Titulaire d'un doctorat en sciences politiques, Tuomo Melasuo est également Docteur en histoire politique à l'Université...

Ulkomaantoimittajien yhdistys

National Network
Finland
Address

No address
00180 Helsinki
Finland

Telephone
No telephone
E-Mail
info@ulkomaantoimittajat.fi
Organisation Type
Other
Year of Establishment
1983
Fields of Activity
  1. Media
General Information
Association of Finnish Foreign Affairs Journalists (Ulkomaantoimittajien yhdistys) is an organisation aiming to assist and promote reporters of foreign affairs in their work. It is founded in 1983 and members of the board participate on voluntary basis. Source of funding is member fees. The association is meant to increase the professional possibilities of the reporters and other media workers. The association of Finnish Foreign Affairs Journalists organizes on regular basis different kinds of meetings and conversational events for its members. Embassy visits are organized 3-5 times per year, in spring 2015 our members have visited the embassies of Israel, Slovakia and China. The association aims to organize trips abroad to create new contacts with colleagues abroad. Fall 2015 association trip destination is Stockholm.
Mission and Objectives

To promote foreign affairs journalism in Finland. 

Main Projects / Activities

Association's main activities are embassy visits (3-5 visits per year), discussion events and visits to companies and organizations. To provide networking possibilities for foreign affairs journalists, journalism students and other media workers.

Contact (1) Full Name
Anna-Maria Tukiainen
Job Title
Communications
Head of the organisation
Puheenjohtaja Maarit Uber (2015)

UN Alliance of Civizations, Focal Point, MFA, Finland

National Network
Finland
Address

P.O. Box 419, Laivastokatu 22 C, FI 00023 Helsinki
Helsinki
Finland

Telephone
+358 40 709 4245
E-Mail
ilari.rantakari@formin.fi
E-Mail (2)
ilari.rantakari@kolumbus.fi
Organisation Type
Individual Person
Fields of Activity
  1. International/Cultural relations
General Information
I am currently the Finnish Focal Point of the UN Alliance of Civilizations in the Ministry for Foreign Affairs an continue with pleasure the membership of the ALF. I am also the Chairman of FOKUS organisation which also belongs to the ALF fellowship!
Mission and Objectives

NA

Main Projects / Activities

NA

Contact (1) Full Name
Ambassador Ilari Rantakari

UN Association of Finland

National Network
Finland
Address

Siltasaarenkatu 4
00530 Helsinki
Finland

Telephone
+358447810300
E-Mail
toimisto@ykliitto.fi
E-Mail (2)
helena.laukko@ykliitto.fi
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1954
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Environment/Sustainable development
  3. Human rights
  4. International/Cultural relations
  5. Media
General Information
The UN Association of Finland has over 60 member organisations and some individual members. The office is situated in Helsinki with four permanent employees and some interns, project workers and usually a person in civil alternative service as well. The everyday activities of the association are guided by an executive committee with representatives from member organisations. UNA annual budget is 750 000 euro/year including core and project funding from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. We work in close cooperation with many NGO's including UNICEF and UN Women national organisation.
Mission and Objectives

The UN Association of Finland: * educates about global responsibility and possibilities of influence * provides information about the UN and its actions * influences Finnish UN policies Purpose of the association is as a national organisation to promote the principles and goals of the United Nations and support its actions, hence promoting international understanding and peaceful cooperation between nations.

Main Projects / Activities

The UN Association of Finland organises meetings, seminars, courses and presentations, provides information and publications and supports the founding of local UN associations and activity groups that share its ideals and purposes".

Contact (1) Full Name
Helena Laukko
Head of the organisation
Helena Laukko

UN Youth of Finland

National Network
Finland
Address

PL 93
00100 Helsinki
Finland

Telephone
0000000000
E-Mail
mirna.aho@yknuoret.fi
Organisation Type
Other
Year of Establishment
1967
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Environment/Sustainable development
  3. Human rights
  4. International/Cultural relations
  5. Youth and education
General Information
UN Youth of Finland is a national and politically unaffiliated youth organization which was founded in 1967.  UN Youth of Finland is the only national UN youth association in Finland and represents the country in the international United Nations Youth Associations Network (UNYANET). In addition, UN Youth of Finland serves as an umbrella organization for the UN associations of Helsinki, Tampere, South-East Finland, Turku, Jyväskylä and Oulu region as well as for the Finnish Model United Nations, FinMUN Society.
Mission and Objectives

The main purpose of the organization is to raise awareness and promote the values of the United Nations among Finnish students and youth. In recent years the organization has mainly focused on raising awareness about UN's Agenda 2030 and the UN Security Council resolution Youth, Peace and Security.

Main Projects / Activities

-School visits related to sustainable development
-Advocacy around Agenda 2030 in Finland and internationally
-Arranging of events
-Raising awareness on social media and blog

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

We are strongly tied to the 2250 work done in Finland and would like to share our experiences and here what is done in other countries.

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

To create more networks around the Mediterranean Sea especially between different youth led organizations or organizations that are working with youth.

Contact (1) Full Name
Mirna Aho
Job Title
Member of the board
Head of the organisation
Jenni Ruotsalainen