Inclusion fosters a sense of security

Our life-threads are woven together into the great tapestry of life. Interaction and communication, opportunities to influence matters and fulfil our potential, and good everyday life create a sense of security.

Having control over the circumstances in our life allows us to take our life in our own hands. The sense of security – the feeling of being in control of one’s life – is strengthened by the experience of participation. When others accept us and are on our side, we feel that the community is meaningful to us.

“It all comes down to perceived security, or how a person perceives their life. The feelings of being in control of one’s life and being accepted by others reinforce each other,” says Professor Arto O. Salonen from the University of Eastern Finland.

“Experiences of detachment can increase insecurity and fear. Sharing everyday joys and sorrows with others builds trust between people and increases the sense of security,” Salonen continues.

Living In The Same Reality Creates Security

Feeling safe and secure is a fundamental right that belongs to everyone. In a safe everyday environment, we can live without fear and exercise our rights and freedoms, such as the freedom of speech and the freedom of movement.

“The perception of security depends on the individual, because different people are faced with different threats and perceive them in different ways. The key question is whether these threats affect your everyday life and behaviour,” says Head of Strategy Ari Evwaraye from the Ministry of the Interior.

Sharing Your Life With Others Creates A Sense Of Belonging

“It is important for our sense of security not to become alienated from other people. For example, getting all the children in one neighbourhood to go to the same school creates a more equitable environment,” says Evwaraye.

The feeling of being left out threatens our sense of security, which is why including everyone is a matter of safety.

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The cherry on top of the safety cake are the authorities, the police, the rescue services and the defence forces, who keep citizens safe and secure. world, because they bear the main responsibility for the well-being of their residents,” says Evwaraye.

Kuopio has many reasons to be happy. Its strengths include the surrounding nature, being a suitable size, and its diverse and international character. The city is a centre of growth offering many study and work opportunities.

There are a number of things that cities can do to improve the sense of security.

“Cities are the most important safety authorities. The work done by municipalities and cities has made Finland the safest country in the

“We can work systematically to set up places with a low threshold for residents to gather and meet. We can ask citizens to participate in budgeting. We can promote cultural and historical sites so that locals can connect with their history and community. In addition, we can use art to promote interaction and build trust,” says Salonen, listing his ideas.

With its wealth of knowledge and expertise and educational opportunities, the Kuopio region ensures the safety and security of locals. The nationwide Emergency Services Academy Finland, based in Kuopio, provides vocational education and training and continuing education as well as preparedness training. Effective inter-authority cooperation between Karelia Air Command, the Rescue Department and the Police provides security and help to local residents in case of accidents and crises.