Kimmo Kiljunen
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Kimmo Kiljunen was a member of the Finnish parliament
from 1995 to 2011. He was a member of the Parliament's Grand Committee and member of the Committee for Foreign Affairs. He is a member of Social Democratic Party
and has been the chairman of the city council
of Vantaa
.
Kiljunen has a PhD degree from the University of Sussex
. He has published several books on Finnish politics, international relations and development. Recently, he has focused on European integration and bringing a parliamentary dimension to the work of intergovernmental organizations. He was a member of the European Convention that drafted a constitution for the EU
. He was a candidate in the 2009 elections of the European Parliament
and received 26,837 votes, which was not enough to be elected.
Kiljunen has been an active member and vice-chair of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly and led several election observation missions in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. Prior to his career in politics, he worked for United Nations Development Programme
in New York
and UNICEF
in Nairobi
. He was married to ambassador
Marja-Liisa Kiljunen. He and Marja-Liisa Kiljunen made together an appeal for the divorce on 21 October 2008. They had been married since 1972 and have two daughters, Rauha and Riikka and two sons, Veikko and Jaakko.
Kimmo Kiljunen consulted a sexologist of the university of Tamperem, Anna Kontula, in campaigning and made a trip to Nepal. Anna Kontula became an elected member of the parliament of Finland on 17 April 2011. He currently also sits as member of the AWEPA
Governing Council.
Parliament of Finland
The Eduskunta , is the parliament of Finland. The unicameral parliament has 200 members and meets in the Parliament House in Helsinki. The latest election to the parliament took place on April 17, 2011.- Constitution :...
from 1995 to 2011. He was a member of the Parliament's Grand Committee and member of the Committee for Foreign Affairs. He is a member of Social Democratic Party
Social Democratic Party of Finland
The Social Democratic Party of Finland is one of the three major political parties in Finland, along with the Centre Party and the National Coalition Party. Jutta Urpilainen is the current SDP leader. The party has been in the Finnish government cabinet for long periods and has set many...
and has been the chairman of the city council
City council
A city council or town council is the legislative body that governs a city, town, municipality or local government area.-Australia & NZ:Because of the differences in legislation between the States, the exact definition of a City Council varies...
of Vantaa
Vantaa
Vantaa is a city and municipality in Finland. Helsinki, Vantaa, Espoo and Kauniainen make up the Helsinki Metropolitan Area.Vantaa, with its population of , is the fourth most populated city of Finland. The biggest airport in Finland, the Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, is located there...
.
Kiljunen has a PhD degree from the University of Sussex
University of Sussex
The University of Sussex is an English public research university situated next to the East Sussex village of Falmer, within the city of Brighton and Hove. The University received its Royal Charter in August 1961....
. He has published several books on Finnish politics, international relations and development. Recently, he has focused on European integration and bringing a parliamentary dimension to the work of intergovernmental organizations. He was a member of the European Convention that drafted a constitution for the EU
Treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe
The Treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe , , was an unratified international treaty intended to create a consolidated constitution for the European Union...
. He was a candidate in the 2009 elections of the European Parliament
European Parliament
The European Parliament is the directly elected parliamentary institution of the European Union . Together with the Council of the European Union and the Commission, it exercises the legislative function of the EU and it has been described as one of the most powerful legislatures in the world...
and received 26,837 votes, which was not enough to be elected.
Kiljunen has been an active member and vice-chair of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly and led several election observation missions in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. Prior to his career in politics, he worked for United Nations Development Programme
United Nations Development Programme
The United Nations Development Programme is the United Nations' global development network. It advocates for change and connects countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life. UNDP operates in 177 countries, working with nations on their own solutions to...
in New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
and UNICEF
United Nations Children's Fund
United Nations Children's Fund was created by the United Nations General Assembly on December 11, 1946, to provide emergency food and healthcare to children in countries that had been devastated by World War II...
in Nairobi
Nairobi
Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The city and its surrounding area also forms the Nairobi County. The name "Nairobi" comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyirobi, which translates to "the place of cool waters". However, it is popularly known as the "Green City in the Sun" and is...
. He was married to ambassador
Ambassador
An ambassador is the highest ranking diplomat who represents a nation and is usually accredited to a foreign sovereign or government, or to an international organization....
Marja-Liisa Kiljunen. He and Marja-Liisa Kiljunen made together an appeal for the divorce on 21 October 2008. They had been married since 1972 and have two daughters, Rauha and Riikka and two sons, Veikko and Jaakko.
Kimmo Kiljunen consulted a sexologist of the university of Tamperem, Anna Kontula, in campaigning and made a trip to Nepal. Anna Kontula became an elected member of the parliament of Finland on 17 April 2011. He currently also sits as member of the AWEPA
AWEPA
The Association of European Parliamentarians for Africa is an international non-governmental organisation founded by European Parliamentarians to reduce poverty and to protect human rights by supporting the well functioning of parliaments in Africa and by keeping Africa on the political agenda in...
Governing Council.