Matti Ossian Wuori

Background

Wuori, Matti Ossian was born on July 15, 1945 in Helsinki. Son of Ossi Valdemar and Toini (Tjaga) Wuori.

Education

Master of Laws, Helsinki University, 1979.

Career

Junior lawyer, Asianajotoimisto Erhard Galle, Kerava, Finland, l967-68; senior partner, Asianajotoimisto Matti Wuori Ky, Helsinki, l970-. Ombudsman, arbitrator Helsinki Journalists Association, Helsinki, 1970-1983. Chairman, international board directors Greenpeace International, 1991-1993.

Member various state committees in Finland.

Achievements

• Matti Ossian Wuori has been listed as a reputable Lawyer, environmental affairs consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Special advisor Truth and Reconciliation Commission, South Africa, 1996—1998. Member, human rights rapporteur European Parliament, since 1999. Founder, vice president Suomen Varusmiesliitto, Helsinki, 1970—1973.

Vice president American Field Service - Finland, 1966—1967. Member Finnish Bar Association, International Bar Association, International Commission Jurists (president Helsinki chapter since 1988), Union International Avocats Human Rights Commission.

Interests

• History.

Connections

Father:

Ossi Valdemar Wuori

Mother:

Toini (Tjaga) Wuori