Confusion around Appointment of New Gender Equality and Equal Treatment Commissioner
On July 3, Estonia’s Minister for Social Protection and chairperson of the Pro Patria and Res Publica Union, Margus Tsahkna, … Continued
Diversity
Academic seminar on LGBT rights in Tallinn
Tallinn University of Technology and Estonian Human Rights Centre are proudly announcing the LGBT academic seminar, which will be held … Continued
Seminar on unconscious bias and signing of the Estonian Diversity Charter
20 new signatories will join the Charter and professor for Business Psychology, Matthias Spörrle will talk about the essence and effects … Continued
Estonia became the first ex-Soviet country to legalize same-sex partnerships
October 9, Tallinn – Estonia made history today when the country’s parliament passed the gender-neutral Civil Partnership Act on a … Continued
Estonia to become the first ex-Soviet country to legislate same-sex partnerships
October 3, Tallinn – The Estonian Parliament will take a vote on Civil Partnership Act next week that would secure … 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
Footage of the conference on equal treatment
On 6 June the conference “Equal treatment: what role for civil society?” was held in Tallinn with experts on equal … 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