Over a year has passed since the fall of the Syrian dictatorship. University of Helsinki and the Finnish Syrian Friendship Association organise a seminar to bring together researchers, civil society activists, policy-makers and practitioners to discuss the situation in Syria, the rebuilding and transition efforts in the country as well as prospects for cooperation between Finland and Syria.
Programme:
Opening words
Hannu Juusola, professor of Middle Eastern Studies, University of Helsinki
Opening remarks
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Civil Society: Limitations and Possibilities
Tiina Hyyppä, doctoral researcher, University of Helsinki
Zulfikar Moualla, planning, reporting and accountability, Finn Church Aid
Medical Cooperation between Finland and Syria
Orwa Abdullah, doctoral researcher, University of Eastern Finland
The Role of Syrian Women in Rebuilding Syria
Nidal Joujak, civil society activist
Moderator: Saana-Maria Jokinen, journalist and author
Venue: Tekla Hultin (F3003), University of Helsinki, Main Building, Fabianinkatu 33
Time: March 18th 2026 at 10 – 12
No prior registration is required.
For more information: Tiina Hyyppä, tiina.hyyppa@helsinki.fi