Hannele Tolonen

Hannele Tolonen is a University Lecturer at the Vaasa Unit of Legal Studies, University of Helsinki, and a supervisor in the Doctoral Programme in Law. Her research focuses on child rights, family law, and legal proceedings, with notable contributions to the reform of child custody laws and procedural justice frameworks. She actively engages in academic activities, including conference participation and media commentary on legal issues.

Education details are not explicitly provided, but her academic roles imply advanced legal training. Research interests emphasize child advocacy in judicial contexts and the intersection of human rights with administrative law. Her publications analyze European Court of Human Rights jurisprudence and procedural reforms in family law.

Recent activities include presenting at the Nordiska barnrättsdagarna conference (2023) and delivering talks on child welfare in legal proceedings. Media engagement includes an interview on Yle Vega Eftermiddag (2017). No specific grants or labs are mentioned, though her work contributes to legal education and scholarly discourse on child rights.