Background
SIPILA, Helvi was born on May 5, 1915 in Helsinki. Daughter of Vilho Sipila and Sanni Maukola.
SIPILA, Helvi was born on May 5, 1915 in Helsinki. Daughter of Vilho Sipila and Sanni Maukola.
University of Helsinki.
Director and founder of law office 1943-1972. President Institute Federation Women Lawyers 1954-1956, ZONTA Institute 1968-1970. Vice-President Institute Council of Women since 1970.
Chairman Finnish Refugee Council 1965-1972.
Representative of Finland, United Nations Commission, on Status of Women 1960-1968, 1971-1972, Vice-Chairman 1963-1966, Chairman 1967. Chairman Third Committee 1971.
Assistant Secretary-General (for social and humanitarian matters), United Nations 83. General Secretary United Nations Institute Women's Year 1975.
Various Finnish government, committees on matrimonial legal, protection of children, social benefits for children, citizenship education and international development aid since 1950. World Committee of World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts 1957-1966. Council, Human Rights Institute, Strasbourg since 1969.
Finnish delegation to United Nations General.
Married Sauli (Sipila) in 1939.