Rule of Law Centre at the University of Helsinki
Acronym: Rule of Law Centre
General Information
Identification Code: 453296444728-97
Website: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/networks/rule-law-centre
Entity Form: Entity works under the University of Helsinki
Registration Category: Academic institutions
Registration Date: 11/19/2021
Last Update: 11/30/2023
Mission & Interests
Goals: 1. To promote the principle of the rule of law by providing advice, education, evaluation and other necessary support to help countries strengthen the rule of law, facilitate legislative work and develop the functional capacity of rule of law institutions.
2. To bring together Finnish experts in the rule of law from various institutions and universities, and to support their networking efforts.
3. To collect and update information regarding previous international activities in Finland focusing on the rule of law.
4. To create necessary and relevant publications to support the rule of law, and to promote and reinforce research and teaching on the rule of law as well as boost general awareness of these issues both nationally and internationally.
5. To participate in the preparation and updating of Finland’s policies regarding international cooperation around the rule of law by providing expert counsel.
Interests Represented: Does not represent commercial interests
Interests:
- European neighbourhood policy
- External relations
- Foreign affairs and security policy
- Fraud prevention
- International co-operation and development
- Justice and fundamental rights
- Research and innovation
Levels of Interest:
- sub-national
- european
- global
- national
Activities
Main EU Legislative Proposals: Foreign and Security Policy and the questions of Rule of Law related to that, special focus on developing countries (ODA).
Communication Activities: None
Inter-institutional or Unofficial Groupings: N/A
Head Office
Address: Yliopistonkatu 3
Post Code: 00014
City: University of Helsinki
Country: FINLAND
Phone:
Indic Phone: 358
Phone Number: 294123201
EU Office
Address: Yliopistonkatu 3
Post Code: 00014
City: University of Helsinki
Country: FINLAND
Phone:
Indic Phone: 358
Phone Number: 294123201
Financial Data
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Funding Sources:
- Public funding
Contributions:
- Amount: 0Currency: €_id:Buffer:0: 1041: 642: 613: 164: 1585: 2126: 1827: 328: 869: 9010: 2411: 51
Total Budget: 1900000
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Membership Information
Members25 Percent: 1
Members: 1
Members F T E: 0.25
Structure
Structure Type: Structure
Is Member Of: University of Helsinki
Organisation Members: None
Current Job Opportunities
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Posted: 9/23/2025