The Estonian Human Rights Centre, in cooperation with the UN Migration Agency IOM, offers free employment counselling for refugees from Ukraine who are suspected or confirmed victims of exploitation and/or human trafficking.
Since 24 February 2022, when Russia launched its full-scale war against Ukraine, about one-third of Ukrainians have been forced to flee their homes. Tens of thousands have arrived in Estonia and are striving to rebuild their lives. According to a UNHCR survey, 69% of working-age refugees from Ukraine in Estonia have signed official employment contracts for regular jobs. At the same time, as many as 43% of respondents reported facing discriminatory attitudes while seeking work or accommodation.
In cooperation with IOM, we provide legal assistance on employment contracts and related issues, as well as advice on preventing and responding to cases of workplace exploitation—available both by phone and email. Once a week, our lawyer also offers in-person consultations at the Tallinn Migration Centre.
Contact and further information: Olga Vaarmann, Legal Counsellor, Estonian Human Rights Centre (IOMTallinnLegal@iom.int, +372 5566 1599)
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