Welcome to my homepage!

I am Jutta Urpilainen, a teacher and politician from Ostrobothnia.

Politics and political activism have been my passion ever since my youth. I have been involved in many political and organisational positions - particularly with education and health care organisations.

I am also actively involved with international affairs, and am currently chairperson of the Finnish UN Association.

In the 1996 municipal elections I was elected as a deputy councillor for Kokkola city at the age of 21. Four years later I was elected as a full

Councilor. I also took on the role of Vice Chairman for the Intermunicipal Hospital District of Central Ostrobothnia .

The 2003 parliamentary election was the first time I stood a candidate for parliament, and I was elected as the first female MP to represent the Central Ostrobothnia region. Within the Finnish Parliament, I am currently a member of the Foreign Affairs Committee.

In June 2008, I was elected as chairperson of the SDP. In addition I continue to represent the Vaasa constituency as an MP and the town of Kokkola as Councillor.

In my spare time I enjoy being with my friends and family. My family consists of my husband Juha Mustonen and my parents and siblings. I am an older sister to three siblings - Ville, Jenni and Anni. In addition, I am godmother to six children - Melinda, Thomas, Isabella, Jonna, Valo and Martti. We are also sponsoring a godchild from Kenya

with my husband. In my spare time I like to read, cook and do different sports.As a musical hobby I continue to play in the Parliament’s band as a keyboardist and vocalist.

On these pages you can read about my work and my thoughts. I'll also be happy to listen to your questions, comments and ideas. You can contact me by e-mail or through my assistants, whose details can be found under "Yhteystiedot".