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Russian refugee family adoption case
Russian LGBT+ activists and protesters against the Russian government sought asylum in Estonia, fearing persecution in their home country. They were granted refugee status by the Estonian state, recognising their…
Report: Human Rights Situation in Estonia Shows Improvement
…LGBT+ individuals. Kelly Grossthal, the head of strategic litigation at the Centre, stated, “The Estonian Human Rights Centre has been advocating for the rights of same-sex partners since 2009. The…
Freedom of religion
…Riigikogu. 2023. XV Riigikogu, I istungjärk, infotund, 14.06.2023. [25] Euroopa Nõukogu rahvusvähemuste kaitse raamkonventsiooni nõuandekomitee. 2022. Viies arvamus Eesti kohta, 03.02.2022. [26] ERR. 2023. Eesti Metodisti Kirik lahkus LGBT-õiguste pärast…
Right to free elections
…Eesti LGBT Ühing. 2023. LGBT+ valimiskompass, 04.02.2023. [34] Lastekaitse Liit. 2023. Erakondade valmisprogrammide analüüs 2023. [35] Peaasi.ee. 2023. Vaimse tervise poliitikad Eesti valimisprogrammides AD 2023. [36] Arengukoostöö Ümarlaud. 2023. Rohekompass….
Situation of LGBT+ persons
…the rights of LGBT+ persons and protecting families. The positive impact of marriage equality on LGBT+ persons and the improvement of societal attitudes should not be underestimated. However, further developments…
Unexpected Outcome: Russian Refugees in Estonia Subject to Russian Law
…became unsafe as they publicly advocated for LGBT+ rights and expressed their disapproval of Russia’s aggressive actions in Ukraine by participating in anti-government protests. The proceedings conducted by the Police…
The Main Target of Hate Speech in Estonia Continues to be Sexual Minorities
…June mainly concerned the LGBT+ community, which can be related to debates and the establishment of marriage equality, there was less hate compared to previous months. It is pleasing to…
The LGBT+ Family that Fled from Persecution in Russia Compelled to Seek Justice from the Supreme Court in Estonia
…Jana and Anna (real names known to the Estonian Human Rights Center) are citizens of the Russian Federation. Their lives in their homeland became unsafe because they advocated for LGBT+…