Attack on the refugee center shows that hate speech laws are too soft
The Estonian Human Rights Center urges government to clamp down on hate speech and amend the penal code. “The arson … Continued
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No refugee organizations invited to Reinsalu’s and Tsahkna’s roundtable
Today, refugee aid organizations submitted a request for explanation to the Ministry of Justice, wishing to know why their representatives … Continued
EHRC’s Refugee legal aid clinic is ready to provide legal advice for Ukrainians in need
According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) 730 000 people have left Ukraine for Russia due to … Continued
EHRC: refugees fleeing from fear of death
On 20 June the World Refugee Day was celebrated to draw attention to the millions of people, who are risking … Continued
The Estonian Human Rights Centre granted consultative status with the UN Economic and Social council
This week the UN Committee on Non-Governmental Organisations recommended the Estonian Human Rights Centre for special consultative status with the … Continued
The Estonian Human Rights Centre published its annual report
The Estonian Human Rights Centre presented today the annual report “Human Rights in Estonia 2013” that provides an overview of … Continued
Kari Käsper on the European Court of Justice decision: an important milestone in the EU development
The European Court of Justice took a decision on 8 April declaring the Data Retention Directive to be invalid. The … Continued
Central and Eastern European NGOs statement on the Future of the European Court of Human Rights
A conference devoted to „The Long-Term Future of the European Court of Human Rights” will be held in Oslo, Norway … Continued
Conference “Challenges of the Common European Asylum System”
Time: March 20, 2014 Venue: Nordic Hotel Forum, Viru väljak 3, Tallinn, Estonia Language: Estonian and English (synchronic translation) Participation: … Continued
History and activities of the UNHCR in Estonia and worldwide
What does UNHCR work for? The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees was established on December 14, … Continued