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What challenges have you observed in your organisation or region in terms of cohesion or sense of security?
Finnish society is being tested in new ways. Russia’s military actions are undermining many people’s sense of security. Conflicts between different groups and individuals are intensifying, and misinformation about events and issues is spreading. We need different actors to keep our society crisis-resistant and at the same time compassionate.
The Borderland Dialogues are part of National Dialogues. Similar Borderland Dialogues will be organised in the Russian border countries of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland.
Russia’s neighbouring countries are facing complex geopolitical pressures related to regional instability and foreign influence. Democratic sustainability and social cohesion must be developed urgently in close cooperation. In particular, new ways of strengthening the resilience of individuals and communities and social cohesion in society should be identified. Although the situations in Russia’s neighbouring countries differ, many of the social challenges and hybrid influences affecting these countries are shared. Social actors, especially civil society organisations and citizens, can play a greater role than at present in strengthening resilience and social cohesion.