http://www.humanrights.ee/eng/ Human Rights Centre en-us humanrights.eehttp://www.humanrights.ee/eng/news.php?uudis=323&type=1One of the key FRA reports produced by FRALEX was presented to the European Parliament. 28.06.2010http://www.humanrights.ee/eng/news.php?uudis=319&type=1Kari Käsper represented our centre as an expert at the 'Media for Diversity in New EU Countries' Conference’. The conference was held in Bucharest, Romania on the 28-30 May 2010. 03.06.2010http://www.humanrights.ee/eng/news.php?uudis=306&type=1I am pleased to inform you of a project developed by the Council of Europe in cooperation with ELSA (European Law Students Association, www.elsa.org) intended to mark  the 60th anniversary of the European Convention on Human Rights. 11.05.2010http://www.humanrights.ee/eng/news.php?uudis=307&type=1The European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) released a package of three reports on 7 May 2010: * a report on data protection authorities, * a report on national human rights institutions and * a report on the impact of the Racial Equality Directive. 08.05.2010http://www.humanrights.ee/eng/news.php?uudis=301&type=1The Human Rights Centre will present it’s newly published report on the status of human rights in Estonia this Friday. Our centre has examined how the Estonian government has done over the past few years in defending the rights of people living here. Everyone is invited to attend the presentation, on the 30th of April, 12.00 at the Kapa Conference Hall in the Hotel Olympia.28.04.2010http://www.humanrights.ee/eng/news.php?uudis=303&type=1Marianne Meiorg, expert and member of the Management Board of the Human Rights Centre, will give a lecture on the protection of minority rights in international and national law. 26.04.2010http://www.humanrights.ee/eng/news.php?uudis=297&type=1The 3rd Fundamental Rights Platform meeting took place in Vienna on 15-16 April. The meeting brought together around 150 representatives of civil society organisations from across the European Union (26 EU Member States were represented by civil society organisations).20.04.2010http://www.humanrights.ee/eng/news.php?uudis=295&type=1The members of the directors board of our human rights centre attend the 3rd Fundamental Rights Platform Meeting, held on the 15th and 16th of April 2010 in Vienna. 15.04.2010http://www.humanrights.ee/eng/news.php?uudis=291&type=1Marianne Meiorg – Director of the Estonian Human Rights Centre – attended today in training arranged by the Police and Border Guard Board in Estonia. She had a short lecture on human rights and international law and how to apply them in return proceedings.07.04.2010http://www.humanrights.ee/eng/news.php?uudis=287&type=1The resolution refers to the EU Fundamental Rights Agency child trafficking report, which the Human Rights Centre contributed to and provided information on Estonia.06.04.2010http://www.humanrights.ee/eng/news.php?uudis=283&type=1Submission for the Student Essay Competition shall not exceed 3000 words in length and must be in accordance with our guidelines. Papers are judged based on the appeal of the special topic chosen, its argumentation, structure and compliance with formalities.We strongly encourage you to participate and to take advantage of this great opportunity for young scholars. 31.03.2010http://www.humanrights.ee/eng/news.php?uudis=279&type=1The European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights invites you to participate in the International Video Competition 2010. The 3 strongest entries will each win a 5 day trip for 2 people to Vienna, from 6-10 May 2010, with transportation and accommodation included.19.03.2010http://www.humanrights.ee/eng/news.php?uudis=273&type=1The 2nd International Academy on Teaching Human Rights shall primarily cover the topic of ‘Remembrance and Human Rights’. The International Academy is for people working in the fields of human rights education, historical education and remembrance. 12.03.2010http://www.humanrights.ee/eng/news.php?uudis=270&type=1We would like to bring to your attention that there are currently vacant positions for a Senior Researcher/Analyst and Gender Experts at the European Institute for Gender Equality. 09.03.2010http://www.humanrights.ee/eng/news.php?uudis=265&type=1Director Marianne Meiorg will be representing our Human Rights Centre in Mainz. Germany on the 8th and 9th of March at the kick-off meeting of ELDIA 01.03.2010http://www.humanrights.ee/eng/news.php?uudis=266&type=1From this year our Human Rights Centre has become an official member of the Fundamental Rights Platform of the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights. 26.02.2010http://www.humanrights.ee/eng/news.php?uudis=259&type=1UN High Commissioner for Refugees office for the Baltic and Nordic countries based in Stockholm, Sweden, is looking for a legal intern for a 3-6-months internship spring 2010.26.01.2010http://www.humanrights.ee/eng/news.php?uudis=258&type=1Estonian Human Rights Centre was founded as a foundation on 21 December 2009. It was registered in the appropriate registry on 5 January 2010.14.01.2010http://www.humanrights.ee/eng/news.php?uudis=254&type=1Human Rights Centre wishes all the best for the new year to all the current and future cooperation partners.04.01.2010http://www.humanrights.ee/eng/news.php?uudis=252&type=1TUT Human Rights Centre wants to thank all of you who helped us in one way or the other throughout the PÖFF Human Rights Programme.10.12.2009http://www.humanrights.ee/eng/news.php?uudis=248&type=1Umida Niyazova is giving a public lecture on the topic of Human Rights in Uzbekistan. The lecture takes place on Thursday, 3 December 2009 at 12-13:00 in the Tallinn University of Technology room X-212 (address Akadeemia tee 3). Open for everyone.25.11.2009http://www.humanrights.ee/eng/news.php?uudis=245&type=1American University Washington College of Law and Academy on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law announces the 2010 Human Rights Essay Award for the topic "The RIght to Freedom of Expression and International Human Rights Law."21.11.2009http://www.humanrights.ee/eng/news.php?uudis=244&type=1Marianne Meiorg, the Director of HRC, participates the Equality Summit on 16-17 November, organised by the Swedish Presidency of EU. 16.11.2009http://www.humanrights.ee/eng/news.php?uudis=239&type=1The Director of the HRC and the Gender Equality Legal Expert are participating in the EU Ministerial Conference ‘Towards Global EU Action against Trafficking in Human Beings’, 19-20 October 2009.19.10.2009http://www.humanrights.ee/eng/news.php?uudis=147&type=1Human Rights Centre at Tallinn University of Technology announces a scholarship competition for research work in the field of human rights. The scholarship fund is 25 000 kroons. Up to five proposals for research work will be selected as a result of the competition.14.10.2009http://www.humanrights.ee/eng/news.php?uudis=236&type=1Professor Evhen Tsybulenko represented the Human Rights Centre at TLS at the OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting, taking place in Warsaw from 28 September - 9 October 2009.06.10.2009http://www.humanrights.ee/eng/news.php?uudis=232&type=1HRC expert, Evhen Tsybulenko, participates the annual OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting, which this years take place in Warsaw on 28 September to 9 October.29.09.2009http://www.humanrights.ee/eng/news.php?uudis=230&type=1HRC Director, Marianne Meiorg, participated in the jury of the Journalist Award 2009, which is part of the campaign ‘For Diversity. Against Discrimination.’23.09.2009http://www.humanrights.ee/eng/news.php?uudis=225&type=1It is now possible to take a Human Rights course offered by the Tallinn Law School of Tallinn University of Technology through the Open University programme. Human Rights course is offered during the autumn semester also in English. 31.08.2009http://www.humanrights.ee/eng/news.php?uudis=226&type=1Prof Evhen Tsybulenko's article about OSCE Resolution and Russia published in Postimees and err.ee.31.08.2009http://www.humanrights.ee/eng/news.php?uudis=220&type=1Interview with HRC expert, Evhen Tsybulenko, was published recently in a biggest newspaper in Latvia.30.07.2009http://www.humanrights.ee/eng/news.php?uudis=218&type=1The European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) on 24 June released its Annual Report 2009. The report covers information, events and developments in the EU for the year 2008. The Agency's research shows that alarmingly few people are aware of their rights and where to report incidents of discrimination.03.07.2009http://www.humanrights.ee/eng/news.php?uudis=213&type=1The European Parliament adopted a resolution on 2 April 2009 on the application of Directive 2004/38/EC on the right of citizens of the Union and their family members to move and reside freely within the territory of the Member States.16.06.2009http://www.humanrights.ee/eng/news.php?uudis=209&type=1Libertarni klub from Slovenia organizes two week-long seminars - Liberty camp (16-22 September 2009) and Freedom and Transition (21-27 September 2009).01.06.2009http://www.humanrights.ee/eng/news.php?uudis=211&type=1The European International Model United Nations (TEIMUN) is an annual United Nations simulation conference for University students from all over the world. The conference will this year be held on 13-20 July 2009 in The Hague, The Netherlands. The general theme will be "Seeking a balance in a changing world order".01.06.2009http://www.humanrights.ee/eng/news.php?uudis=208&type=1The Director of the Human Rights Centre participated in the three-day training session for the youth workers as an expert on 25 and 26 May. 28.05.2009http://www.humanrights.ee/eng/news.php?uudis=206&type=1Interview with an expert of the Human Rights Centre was published in Finnish media on 9 May. The inteview included questions of national minorities in Estonia, Russian information war, Bronze soldier, Russian aggression against Georgia, etc.13.05.2009http://www.humanrights.ee/eng/news.php?uudis=203&type=1Eleven new books have arrived for our library. Three are updated editions of the books we already had in out library. The topics of the other books are the following: non-discrimination, immigration and asylum law, human rights in digital age, positive obligations in human rights, and human rights and intervention.30.04.2009http://www.humanrights.ee/eng/news.php?uudis=200&type=1EU-wide survey on immigrant and ethnic minority groups’ experiences reveals that discrimination, harassment and racially motivated violence are far more widespread than recorded in official statistics.22.04.2009http://www.humanrights.ee/eng/news.php?uudis=191&type=1The EU Fundamental Rights Agency (FRA) today publishes its new report “Homophobia and Discrimination on Grounds of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in the EU Member States: Part II - The Social Situation”. The report finds that discrimination, harassment and violence against LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) persons are widespread throughout the EU. The FRA calls on political decision-makers to further improve equality legislation and ensure accurate reporting, in order to improve the situation.01.04.2009http://www.humanrights.ee/eng/news.php?uudis=189&type=1Prof. Evhen Tsybulenko visited Vinnitsa, Ukraine (16-20 March 2009) as an expert of “The East-East: Partnership Beyond Borders Program” (Project "A View of Europe"). The trip was sponsored by Open Estonia Foundation and Vidrodzhennya foundation (Ukraine).25.03.2009http://www.humanrights.ee/eng/news.php?uudis=186&type=1On 4 March 2009, the OSCE High Commissioner Knut Vollebaek visited the HRC and toured the IUA building.05.03.2009http://www.humanrights.ee/eng/news.php?uudis=170&type=1Second European Conference on Multidimensional Equality Law - The triangle between racial, gender and disability discrimination - 23 March 2009 - Registration now open.19.01.2009http://www.humanrights.ee/eng/news.php?uudis=169&type=1Human Rights Centre concluded research on "Supported Voluntary Return of Asylum Seekers and Refugees", which was conducted upon an order from Estonian Migration Foundation.07.01.2009http://www.humanrights.ee/eng/news.php?uudis=165&type=1The Human Rights Centre published the English-language translation of its yearly human rights report on Estonia. The report is available here.18.12.2008http://www.humanrights.ee/eng/news.php?uudis=162&type=1Results of the scholarship competition announced by the Human Rights Centre were announced on 5 December. The decision was made for five candidates, among whom the scholarship fund was divided.09.12.2008http://www.humanrights.ee/eng/news.php?uudis=160&type=1UNHCR Senior Regional Protection Officer Lina Albihn visited IUA Law School and Human Rights Centre (HRC) on November 26.08.12.2008http://www.humanrights.ee/eng/news.php?uudis=158&type=1Svetlana Gannuškina will hold a public lecture in International University Audentes on 4 December 2008 at 16:15.03.12.2008http://www.humanrights.ee/eng/news.php?uudis=156&type=1Black Nights Film Festival, Open Estonia Foundation and TTU Human Rights Centre invite you to seminar "Human, for Real: Focus on Central Asia" at Nordic Hotel Forum on December 5th 15.00-18.00.25.11.2008http://www.humanrights.ee/eng/news.php?uudis=149&type=1The staff of the HRC and a few special guests are developing a strategy for the Human Rights Centre on 20 and 21 November in Narva-Jõesuu.20.11.2008http://www.humanrights.ee/eng/news.php?uudis=154&type=1International research „Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment in Development Cooperation“ will be presented on 27 November at 11 in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Islandi väljak 1).11.11.2008http://www.humanrights.ee/eng/news.php?uudis=151&type=1CEU Summer University in Budapest has announced its program for 2009 and also includes "Teaching Law, Human Rights and Ethics" (July 6 - 10, 2009).10.11.2008http://www.humanrights.ee/eng/news.php?uudis=132&type=1Prof. Evhen Tsybulenko, the legal expert of the Human Rights Centre took part as a reporter at the international conference "Communist crimes" (Tallinn, October 17, 2008).18.10.2008http://www.humanrights.ee/eng/news.php?uudis=136&type=1On 16 October 2008, the director of the Human Rights Centre, Marianne Meiorg, gave a presentation on "Same-sex partnerships in international law and the practice of states".17.10.2008http://www.humanrights.ee/eng/news.php?uudis=126&type=1The Bulletin provides a general overview of developments related to the field of work of the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights.26.09.2008http://www.humanrights.ee/eng/news.php?uudis=124&type=1On September 25 will take place a guest lecture by Kyriaki Topidi, from University of Lucerne on ethnic relations.24.09.2008http://www.humanrights.ee/eng/news.php?uudis=122&type=1First international scientific and practice forum 24-26 of October 2008 17.09.2008http://www.humanrights.ee/eng/news.php?uudis=121&type=1On Friday, 5 September, took place the first meeting of the Advisory Council of the Human Rights Centre, which main task will be advising the administration of the Centre and developing the long-term activity plan.08.09.2008http://www.humanrights.ee/eng/news.php?uudis=117&type=1Due to insufficient applications, INTERIGHTS are re-advertising a funded internship for a lawyer working on women's human rights from Council of Europe member states of the former Soviet Union and Central and Eastern Europe.22.08.2008http://www.humanrights.ee/eng/news.php?uudis=114&type=1FRA (European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights) has issued a new legal analysis covering the EU 27 Member States identifying differences in treatment and protection by the law and a lack of full and equal enjoyment of rights in areas of EU competence - particularly with regard to same sex partnerships. Information on Estonia was provided by leading expert Merle Haruoja, Estonian Institute for Human Rights, with the assistance of experts from the Human Rights Centre.30.06.2008http://www.humanrights.ee/eng/news.php?uudis=105&type=1The Executive Director of the Human Rights Centre, Marianne Meiorg, took part in the EU-China human rights dialogue on 13-14 May. 23.05.2008http://www.humanrights.ee/eng/news.php?uudis=100&type=1Organization: Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS) - Location: Cairo, Egypt - Position: Human Rights Researcher - Contract Duration: Two years with possible extension (with 3 month probation period) - Application deadline: 10 June 2008. 20.05.2008http://www.humanrights.ee/eng/news.php?uudis=102&type=1Dr Bruno Ravaz from Université du Sud-Toulon Var will deliver an open lecture on the following topic: "Freedom of Speech and the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights" The lecture is in English and will take place on Thursday, 21 May at 14.15 in room 211 (IUA campus at Tondi 55).20.05.2008http://www.humanrights.ee/eng/news.php?uudis=98&type=1The course "Justiciability of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights: Theory and Practice" will be carried out from 10 until 14 November 2008 in Turku/Abo, Finland. Application deadline: 15 September 2008.18.05.2008http://www.humanrights.ee/eng/news.php?uudis=90&type=1The campaign to save a new anti-discrimination directive that would cover all the grounds (disability, age, religion/belief and sexual orientation) continues! Please sign this petition: www.signtostopdiscrimination.org18.04.2008http://www.humanrights.ee/eng/news.php?uudis=79&type=1Engaging with the United Nations Human Rights Treaty Bodies: Maximising the constructive participation of Governments, National Institutions and Civil Society, 16 - 20 June 2008.18.03.2008http://www.humanrights.ee/eng/news.php?uudis=65&type=1The application deadline to the European master's program in human rights and democratization ("Venice program") is 28 March 2008.06.03.2008http://www.humanrights.ee/eng/news.php?uudis=57&type=1Mr. Hans ten Feld, the Regional Representative of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) visited the Human Rights Centre at IUA on 18 February 2008.20.02.2008http://www.humanrights.ee/eng/news.php?uudis=59&type=1International Conference Citizenship in an enlarged Europe: the contribution of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, which will take place in Lisbon (Portugal) during the 10th, 11th and 12th April 2008.19.02.2008http://www.humanrights.ee/eng/news.php?uudis=47&type=1Human Rights Centre received an offer to advertise involving a call for application for a Domestic Violence Fellowship in the University of Buffalo Law School.24.01.2008http://www.humanrights.ee/eng/news.php?uudis=36&type=1The results of the scholarship competition announced by the Human Rights Centre were announced on 15 December. The decision was made for four candidates, among whom the scholarship fund was divided.29.12.2007http://www.humanrights.ee/eng/news.php?uudis=34&type=1On 15 December will take place a seminar “Exchange students in Estonian universities – right to equal treatment”.13.12.2007http://www.humanrights.ee/eng/news.php?uudis=32&type=1The 2008 conference will focus on International Human Rights and the Environment and aims to stimulate multi-disciplinary dialogue on an issue that both links and divides North from South, rich to poor, to discover the synergy between the two issues. 03.12.2007http://www.humanrights.ee/eng/news.php?uudis=24&type=1The 2008 Advanced Course on the International Protection of Human Rights will be organized between 18 and 29 August, in Turku/Åbo, Finland.28.11.2007http://www.humanrights.ee/eng/news.php?uudis=23&type=1Wednesday, on 28 November 2007, at 10:45-12:15 will be a guest lecturer from the Estonian Security Police Board, Mr Mait Müürsepp.26.11.2007http://www.humanrights.ee/eng/news.php?uudis=17&type=1The present week will see the taking place of two open lectures on the topic of human rights in the International University Audentes - HUMAN RIGHTS IN PRISONS and DATA PROTECTION.19.11.2007http://www.humanrights.ee/eng/news.php?uudis=9&type=1From 12 - 15 November 2007 Human Rights Week takes place at International University Audentes, during which the Human Rights Centre will be officially opened.11.11.2007http://www.humanrights.ee/eng/news.php?uudis=3&type=12007 is declared to be the Year of Equal Opportunities. International University Audentes and its newly-founded Human Rights Centre decided to contribute to the cause. As a result, we announced a series of seminars with a common title “Equal Opportunities”. 24.10.2007