Ms Theoni Koufonikolakou is the Greek Deputy Ombudswoman for children’s rights and the former Chair of the European Network of Ombudspersons for Children (ENOC).
As an attorney at law, she has specialised in human rights protection and domestic violence. She has cooperated with NGOs providing legal aid to vulnerable populations. In addition, she has worked with the General Confederation of Greek Workers (GSEE) as a researcher and instructor in adult education, and the Research Centre for Gender Equality (KETHI) in family protection cases. Furthermore, she has been the Chief of Staff to the Greek Alternate Minister of Finance (2015-2018). She is currently a PH.D candidate with the Law School of the University of Athens and holds a Master’s degree in Political Science and Sociology and her scientific interests relate to social inclusion and family protection policies.