Substitute
Member of Parliament
The Greens
Eduskunta
FI - 00102 - Helsinki
Finland
Working language: English
29/09/2021 | 11:54:10 Mr President, dear colleagues, The environment and human rights are strongly linked. When we protect nature, tackle climate change and halt the loss of biodiversity, we are equally protecting and promoting human rights around the world. The consequences of climate change, like extreme weather events, threaten fundamental human rights, such as the right to health or the right to an adequate standard of living. Individuals who have to leave their homes due to droughts or floods, are exposed to... 23/06/2021 | 16:33:25 Thank you, Madam President. Dear colleagues, Let me start by congratulating Ms Eglantina GJERMENI for this excellent report on enhancing participation of women for under-represented groups in political and public decision-making. I had the honour to participate in her virtual fact-finding visit to Finland last year and I was impressed by the program and the discussions. The group of women discussed in this report face a double hurdle to participation. Not only do they belong to a minority or... 21/06/2021 | 19:58:29 (Undelivered speech, Rules of Procedure Art. 31.2) Madam President, dear colleagues, “If you are very strong, you must also be very kind”. These words by Pippi Longstocking should serve as a reminder to us all. They mean that if you have power, you must also listen to those who have not. Political leaders might not always want to hear the opposition. Without rules opposing voices are easily muffled. For this reason, the freedom to speak and the right to voice your opinion as a member of... 22/04/2021 | 12:06:12 Thank you, Mister President, Dear Colleagues, I welcome the decision to hold a debate under urgent procedure on the situation in Turkey. Exactly ten years ago Turkey became the first member State to sign the Convention to eliminate all forms of violence against women in Istanbul. One year later its parliament unanimously ratified what is known as the Istanbul Convention. These decisions were taken by the same people and the same party still in power today. Sadly, much has changed in Turkey... 27/01/2021 | 18:06:35 Mr President, dear colleagues, I would like to thank the rapporteur for this important and timely report. NGO's are the cornerstone of a democratic society. Their role as generators and participants of the public debate is of vital importance. Exposing injustices and expressing the will of citizens through NGO activity is a major precondition for liberal democracies. As platforms of influence the NGO’s bring people together and contribute extensively to the inclusive democratic system. In...
21/05/2021 | Doc. 15294 | Report Strengthening the role of young people in the prevention and resolution of conflicts
25/06/2021 | Doc. 15331 | Motion for a resolution Cases of torture and inhumane treatments in Azerbaijani prisons 12/02/2021 | Doc. 15224 | Motion for a resolution The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on prison population in Europe 11/02/2021 | Doc. 15223 | Motion for a resolution Taking into consideration the impact of the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic on the mental health of minors and young adults 03/10/2019 | Doc. 14980 | Motion for a recommendation Ratification of the Istanbul convention by the United Kingdom 02/10/2019 | Doc. 14979 | Written declaration The role of the Polish National Television in the upcoming elections
30/09/2021 | Doc. 15381, vote on the draft text for resolution The situation in Afghanistan: consequences for Europe and the region 30/09/2021 | Doc. 15382 rev, vote on the draft text for resolution Increased migration pressure on the borders of Latvia, Lithuania and Poland with Belarus 30/09/2021 | Doc. 15379, vote on the draft text for opinion Draft Second Additional Protocol to the Convention on Cybercrime on enhanced co-operation and disclosure of electronic evidence 29/09/2021 | Doc. 15367, vote on the draft text for resolution Anchoring the right to a healthy environment: need for enhanced action by the Council of Europe 29/09/2021 | Doc. 15367, vote on the draft text for recommendation Anchoring the right to a healthy environment: need for enhanced action by the Council of Europe