Estonian Human Rights Centre (EHRC) is an independent public interest foundation dedicated to the advancement of protection of human rights in Estonia and abroad. During 2007-2009 the centre operated within the structure of International University Audentes (after merger Tallinn University of Technology).
The activities of the EHRC include:
- organising projects with the aim of raising awareness of human rights;
- monitoring and research of the human rights situation in Estonia and other countries;
- dissemination of information about human rights and protection of human rights in Estonia;
- exchange of information and cooperation among different interest groups, including governmental and non-governmental institutions in Estonia and other countries;
- consulting of individuals in human rights issues;
- advocacy on human rights areas, including participating in the public debate and guaranteeing the representation of individuals in court and other proceedings;
- advancement of human rights education in universities and other educational institutions;
- giving scholarships and stipends for human rights activities.