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Biography of Eekku Aromaa

Youth Delegate of Finland to the United Nations General Assembly 2007. Active in Scouting since 1988 Eekku, 26, has served roles from Patrol Leader to District Rover Team and to Coordinating Group of the "Gifts for Peace" Project in Finland. Currently she represents Finnish Scouting in the International Committee of the Finnish National Youth Council Allianssi.

In addition to Scouting, Eekku is involved with Finnish Green Youth and Students, serving currently as its Secretary-General. Having been a candidate in the parliamentary and municipal elections, Eekku currently holds office as Chair of the Standing Committee for Equality in Espoo, the second largest city of Finland.

Eekku has studied Social Sciences in University of Jyväskylä, majoring in Social and Public Policy with a supporting minor in Gender Studies. At the moment she is finishing her master's thesis.

 
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