Introduction
Mrs. Susanne Flølo is a Senior Adviser at the Norwegian Centre for Human Rights’ International Department, and Director & Co-Chair of the International Investigative Interviewing Research Group (iIIRG). With expertise in Investigative Interviewing, she heads NCHR's initiatives in Thailand and works closely with Ukrainian partners on "Investigative Interviewing in Ukraine: Upholding Human Rights in Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Governance," supported by Norad through the Nansen Support Programme for Ukraine. She specializes in research dissemination, translating scientific research into practical tools for practitioners and policymakers. Mrs. Flølo also collaborates closely with UNPOL and UNODC in these efforts. She holds a Master’s degree in the Theory and Practice of Human Rights from the University of Oslo, where she focused on Business and Human Rights. She also has a BA in Journalism.
Academic Interests
- Rule of Law
- Investigative Interviewing
- UN Human Rights Mechanisms
- Equality and Non-discrimination
- Business and Human Rights
- Human Rights and Sustainable Development
- Civil and Political Rights
Responsibilities
As a Senior Adviser at NCHR’s International Department, Mrs. Flølo is primarily responsible for:
- Collaborating with the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), the United Nations Police Division (UNPOL) and the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
- Overseeing the work on Investigative Interviewing in Thailand and Ukraine
Professional Background
- Senior Adviser, Rule of Law initiative (current)
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Director & Co-Chair, International Investigative Interviewing Research Group (current)
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Deputy Board Member for the Norwegian Human Rights Fund (current)
- Acting Programme Manager, UN Human Rights Mechanisms, NCHR
- Programme Officer, Norwegian Resources Bank for Democracy and Human Rights
- Research Assistant, International Law and Governance, and Human Rights and Sustainable Development research groups, NCHR
- Reporter/journalist, Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation (NRK)
Education
- Master’s degree in The Theory and Practice of Human Rights, University of Oslo
- BA in Journalism, NLA Mediehøgskolen Gimlekollen
- Exchange student in Sociology, University of California, Berkeley
Other Experience
- Volunteer, Amnesty International
- Coursework in International Understanding and Cooperation, University of South-Eastern Norway (Campus Vestfold)