Human Rights in Estonia

Human rights are rights inherent to all human beings, whatever our nationality, place of residence, sex, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, language, or any other status. We are all equally entitled to our human rights without discrimination. These rights are all interrelated, interdependent and indivisible.

Universal human rights are often expressed and guaranteed by law, in the forms of treaties, customary international law, general principles and other sources of international law. International human rights law lays down obligations of Governments to act in certain ways or to refrain from certain acts, in order to promote and protect human rights and fundamental freedoms of individuals or groups.

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Human Rights Report

In the biennial report experts provide an overview and analyse developments in human rights field in Estonia

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Attitudes towards LGBT topics in Estonia

Between 2012 and 2023, we have commissioned six public opinion surveys on LGBT rights.

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Equal Treatment Network

Equal Treatment Network unites NGOs, whose main activities include protecting the equal rights of their target groups.

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Human Rights Guide

The Human Rights Guide is an online information and education resource and a self-help tool.

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The Universal Periodic Review

Estonia faced its third Universal Periodic Review by the UN Human Rights Council in May 2021.

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