The Members of the Human Rights Delegation 2024-2028

Representatives of the supreme overseers of legality, special ombudsmen and the Sámi Parliament

  • Hakonen Kimmo, Intelligence Ombudsman

  • Hiltunen Rainer, Non-Discrimination Ombudsman

  • Lindroos-Hovinheimo Susanna, Deputy-Ombudsman

  • Martikainen Petri, Deputy Chancellor of Justice

  • Näkkäläjärvi Pirita, President of the Sámi Parliament

  • Pekkarinen Elina, Ombudsman for Children

  • Pihamaa Heljä-Tuulia, Deputy Data Protection Ombudsman

  • Spolander Mia, Ombudsman for Equality

  • Topo Päivi, Ombudsman for the Elderly

Other members

  • Alanne Kaisa, Director of Sign Language and Advocacy / Association of the Deaf

  • Aalto Juho, LL.M, Chair / Demla ry, doctoral researcher / University of Turku

  • Ali Atik, LL.M, Managing Partner / Lakiasiaintoimisto Allianssi Oy

  • Arikka Laura, MTh, CEO / Timeout Foundation, doctoral researcher / Åbo Akademi

  • Elfgren Thomas, Detective Chief Inspector (resig.)

  • Ervasti Kaijus, LL.D, Professor / University of Eastern Finland

  • Gestrin Christina, Executive MBA, Folktingssekreterare / Svenska Finlands folkting

  • Grönfors Janette, Senior Specialist / Ministry of Social Affairs and Health and Secretary General of the National Advisory Board on Romani Affairs

  • Hintikka Kaisamari, Ph.D., bishop / Espoo diocesan chapter

  • Hirvelä Päivi, LL.D, Docent, Lawyer / Susiluoto Attorneys-at-Law Ltd

  • Johnson Rasmus, LL.M, rapporteur/ National Non-Discrimination and Equality Tribunal

  • Juho Anu, LL.Lic., District Court Judge / Helsinki District Court

  • Juvonen Anu, MA Development studies, Executive Director / Demo Finland – Political Parties of Finland for Democracy

  • Jylhä Marja, Doctor of Medicine, Docent, retired, part-time Professor of Gerontology (emerita) / University of Tampere

  • Kalliomaa-Puha Laura, LL.D, Professor of Social Rights / University of Tampere

  • Kasa Tuija, Ph.D, postdoctoral researcher / University of Helsinki

  • Laajapuro Niina, Policy Director / Amnesty International, Finnish section

  • Laukkanen Janne, LL.M, MSSc, Director (Communications and Influencing) / Association of Finnish Lawyers

  • Mahlamäki Pirkko, LL.M, MA, lawyer

  • Nissilä Leena, PhD, Director / Institute for the Languages of Finland

  • October Martta, LL.M, Lawyer / Trade Union of Education

  • Okkonen Laura, BA, MA, Business and Human Rights Expert / Access Now, doctoral researcher / University of Jyväskylä

  • Ollus Natalia, LL.D, Director / HEUNI

  • Rantamäki Petra, MSSc, Executive Director / Central Finland's Mother and Child Home and Shelter

  • Salo Aija, M.Soc.Sc., Executive Director / The National Council of Women of Finland

  • Solitander Nikodemus, DSc (Econ.), Director / Centre for Corporate Responsibility (CCR) and researcher / Svenska handelshögskolan (Hanken)

  • Suomu Katariina, MSSc, Executive Director / Alzheimer Society of Finland

  • Tervala Miisa, Bachelor of Social Services, Secretary General / Union of Local Youth Councils in Finland

  • Vaara Elina, M.Sc in Environmental Sciences and Ecology, Environmental Officer / European Investment Bank, Luxembourg

  • Vartio Elias, LL.M, M.Soc.Sc., Legal Expert / Carers Finland

Original appointment decision of the Human Rights Delegation 26 March 2024 (website of the Office of the Parliamentary Ombudsman, in Finnish)