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
Digital Rights and Data Protection
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 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
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
We are ready to help Ukrainian political refugees
In the light of recent developments, human rights violations and use of excessive force in Kiev, the Estonian Human Rights … Continued
Refugee organizations: Estonia needs independent border monitoring
Organizations dealing with the issues of asylum seekers and refugees in Estonia are calling for the state to allow independent … Continued