Centre

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.