human rights and sources of livelihood. This support will be provided through humanitarian assistance and development cooperation. Finland strengthens the capacity of international organisations that are important actors in issues associated with migration. Finland emphasises the comprehensiveness of foreign and security policy and development policy in fragile states which are often the countries of origin as regards migration. In order to recognise and tackle the risks associated with fragile states early on, Finland must sustain local familiarity, both through the network of its foreign missions and by networking with other actors. Finland underscores the prevention of economic, social and security threats as well as peacebuilding and statebuilding. 5.11 Equality and human rights as a point of departure In its foreign and security policy Finland extensively promotes the realisation of women’s and girls’ rights, and women’s equal political and economic participation. This is included in Finland’s action aimed at achieving the human rights aspect, equity and equality, and at strengthening the rule of law in foreign and security policy. Finland also offers its human rights and rule-of-law expertise in international crisis management. Finland intensifies its efforts to counter violence against women. Finland supports a strong international and regional human rights monitoring system and measures against impunity when humanitarian law and human rights violations are committed during war and conflict. In crisis prevention Finland focuses attention on the realisation of the rights of those that often become the victims of violence such as minorities and other particularly vulnerable groups of people. Finland also supports the intensification of efforts to protect civilians and to realise humanitarian law. Finland endorses the maintenance and development of international law and norms to meet the requirements of global trends. 5.12 More effectiveness in conflict management Finland continues its active participation in international crisis management. It is a part of Finland’s foreign and security policy influencing and international cooperation. By participating in military crisis management Finland simultaneously improves the Defence Forces’ capabilities and capacities. Civilian crisis management is also an important focus area because crisis 27