Miten inhimillinen ja strateginen kohtaavat yhteistyössä? | Sanna Koskinen | Suomen UNICEF | Yhteistyö lapsen oikeuksien vahvistamiseksi | #32

The "Child Friendly Municipality" model provides a structured framework for integrating children's rights into municipal decision-making, planning, and service delivery. Sanna Koskinen, a Special Advisor at Finnish UNICEF, explains that this initiative, currently active in 59 municipalities, moves beyond project-based work to embed child welfare into the core operating culture of local government. Success depends on cross-sectoral coordination, persistent leadership, and the active participation of children, who must be treated as stakeholders rather than passive recipients of services. Beyond structural tools, professional cooperation hinges on building trust and prioritizing human-centric interactions. Navigating organizational challenges requires a shift from siloed, defensive work habits toward transparent, empathetic communication that values diverse perspectives. Ultimately, fostering genuine collaboration requires the courage to address conflicts directly and a commitment to continuous, critical self-examination within professional relationships.