Reetta Toivanen — University of Helsinki

Personal profile

Description of research and teaching

Research fields:

anthropology of law, Arctic, human rights, indigenous sustainabilities, youth, critical narratives on Europe, ethnicity, critical theory, feminist theory, anti-discrimination, equality, human rights education, minorities in the Council of Europe area, international terrorism, suicide bombing.

Links: www.allyouthstn.fi (ALL-YOUTH)

https://www.helsinki.fi/en/researchgroups/law-identity-and-the-european-narratives (EuroStorie)

https://www.helsinki.fi/en/helsinki-institute-of-sustainability-science (HELSUS)

External positions

Member of Strategic Research Council

1 Jan 2019 → 31 Dec 2021

Keywords

513 Law
anthropology of law
minority rights
human rights
Arctic studies
514 Sociology
anthropology of law, anthropology
Indigenous people, sustainability, human-environment relations, knowledge, indigenous politics
critical feminist theory
6160 Other humanities
cultural encounters and exchanges
cultural rights
Indigenous studies

International and National Collaboration Publications and projects within past five years.

Publications 1995 2019

42 Chapter
38 Article
15 Commissioned report
11 Anthology or special issue
6 More

European Fantacy of the Arctic Region and the Rise of Indigenous Sámi Voices in the global Arena

Toivanen, R. J., 4 Apr 2019, Arctic Triumph: Northern Innovation and Persistence. Sellheim, N., Zaika, Y. V. & Kelman, I. (eds.). 1 ed. Cham: Springer, Vol. 1. p. 23-40 18 p. 3. (Springer Polar Sciences).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific › peer-review

Alkuperäiskansaisuus arktisella alueella: paikalliset ja globaalit kokemukset

Virtanen, P. K., Toivanen, R. & Latva-Pukkila, A., May 2018, In : Dutkansearvvi dieđalaš áigečála. 1, p. 108–111 4 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Scientific

Haavoittuvuuden narratiivista

Toivanen, R. J., 26 Nov 2018, In : Politiikasta.fi. p. 1 1 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › General public

Open Access

Tuntemattomat saamelaisnuoret

Lauhamaa, I., Logje, H-M. & Toivanen, R. J., 26 Jun 2018, 1 p. Maansuola.

Research output: Other contribution › Research

European Models of Communication between Governments and Minorities: Towards Respect for Human Rights Standards

Toivanen, R. J., 14 Jul 2017, Compilation of Lectures: Participation of Minorities in the Public Life . Osipov, A., Vasilevic, H. & Černega, S. (eds.). 1 ed. Flensburg: European Centre for Minority Issues - ECMI, Vol. 1. p. 74-80 7 p. (ECMI Handbooks).

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Scientific › peer-review

Projects 2007 2023

2 Active
5 Finished

ALL-YOUTH: All Youth Want to Rule their World

Toivanen, R., Suni, A. E., Mietola, R., Stenroos, M., Mölkänen, J. & Dewald, K. M.

01/01/2018 → 31/12/2023

Project: Research project

"Glokaalia" hallintaa: ihmisoikeuskäsitteiden kansankielistämisen merkityksistä ja seuraamuksista

Toivanen, R.

01/08/2010 → …

Project: Research project

Empowerment and revitalization trends among the linguistic minorities in the European Union and the Russian Federation (MinorEuRus)

Saarikivi, J., Toivanen, R., Edygarova, S., Zamyatin, K., Tánczos, O., Jalava, L., Pasanen, A. & Siegl, F.

01/01/2011 → 31/12/2014

Project: Research project

Qualirom -- Quality Education in Romani for Europe

Toivanen, R.

01/12/2010 → 01/01/2014

Project: Research project

POGA Rights of linguistic minorities

Saarikivi, J., Toivanen, R., Zamyatin, K., Tánczos, O., Jalava, L. & Siegl, F.

Unknown funder

01/10/2009 → 31/12/2011

Project: Research project

Activities 2003 2019

34 Organisation and participation in conferences, workshops, courses, seminars
16 Invited talk
10 Public Talks
6 Supervisor or co-supervisor of doctoral thesis
38 More

Youth Participation in Environmental Collaboration and Peace Processes

Reetta Toivanen (Scientific Committee Member)

7 Mar 2019

Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organisation and participation in conferences, workshops, courses, seminars

Nuoret kestävän hyvinvoinnin asialla: ALL-YOUTH-tutkimusprojektin tuloksia

Reetta Toivanen (Speaker)

6 Mar 2019

Activity: Talk or presentation types › Oral presentation

EASA LAW NET workshop: Concepts, paradigms and slogans

Reetta Toivanen (Chair of organizing committee), Miia Halme-Tuomisaari (Chair of organizing committee), Jane Cowan (Chair of organizing committee), Nora Fabritius (Secretary of organizing committee)

24 May 2019

Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organisation and participation in conferences, workshops, courses, seminars

Situating Sustainability

Reetta Toivanen (Member of organizing committee)

26 Feb 2019

Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organisation and participation in conferences, workshops, courses, seminars