Kiri

Recommendation Acceptance of Status of implementation recommendatio n A accepted N rejected/noted A-122.1 Sign and A /accepted/ In the process of implementation. ratify the Optional Relevant authorities analyze preparation of necessary legislative Protocol to the proposals to sign and ratify the Optional Protocol to the Convention Convention on the on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (Turkey); A-122.2 Step up its A In the process of implementation. efforts to ratify the Relevant authorities analyze preparation of necessary legislative Optional Protocol to proposals to sign and ratify the Optional Protocol to the Convention the Convention on the on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia); A-122.3 Ratify the A In the process of implementation. International Preparations to ratify the Convention for the Protection of All Convention for the Persons from Enforced Disappearance are pending. Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance (Argentina); A-122.4 Sign and A In the process of implementation. ratify the International Preparations to ratify the Convention for the Protection of All Convention for the Persons from Enforced Disappearance are pending. Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance (Oman); A-122.5 Take A In the process of implementation. necessary steps to Preparations to ratify the Convention for the Protection of All ratify the International Persons from Enforced Disappearance are pending Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance (Slovakia); A-122.6 Consider A In the process of implementation. ratifying the Preparations to ratify the Convention for the Protection of All International Persons from Enforced Disappearance are pending Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance (Uruguay); A-122.7 Ratify the A In the process of implementation. International Preparations to ratify the Convention for the Protection of All Convention for the Persons from Enforced Disappearance are pending. Protection of All Persons from In the process of implementation. Enforced Relevant authorities analyze preparation of necessary legislative Disappearance and proposals to sign and ratify the Optional Protocol to the Convention the Optional Protocol on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (Portugal); A-122.8 Consider A In the process of implementation. ratifying the Preparations to ratify the Convention for the Protection of All International Persons from Enforced Disappearance are pending. Convention for the Protection of All In the process of implementation. Persons from Relevant authorities analyze preparation of necessary legislative Enforced proposals to sign and ratify the Optional Protocol to the Convention Disappearance, the on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. Optional Protocol to the Convention on the In the process of implementation. Process to ratify the Convention Elimination of All against Discrimination in Education has been initiated in 2015 but Forms of has not been finalized due to some legal complexities. Discrimination against Women and the Convention against Discrimination in Education (Ghana); A-122.9 Ratify the A In the process of implementation. Process to ratify the Convention Convention against against Discrimination in Education has been initiated in 2015 but Discrimination in has not been finalized due to some legal complexities. Education (Uzbekistan); A - 122.10 Consider A In the process of implementation. Process to ratify the Convention ratifying the against Discrimination in Education has been initiated in 2015 but Convention against has not been finalized due to some legal complexities. Discrimination in Education (Republic of Korea); A - 122.11 Accept and A In the process of implementation. Process to ratify the Convention ratify the Convention against Discrimination in Education has been initiated in 2015 but against Discrimination has not been finalized due to some legal complexities. in Education (Afghanistan); A - 122.12 Prioritize A Implemented. the ratification of the Estonia ratified the Council of Europe Convention on Preventing Council of Europe and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence Convention on Convention on 26.10.2017 and it entered into force on 01.02.2018 Preventing and Combating Violence In the process of implementation. against Women and Relevant authorities analyze preparation of necessary legislative Domestic Violence proposals to sign and ratify the Optional Protocol to the Convention and of the Optional on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. Protocol to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (Italy); A - 122.13 Ratify the A Implemented. Council of Europe Estonia ratified the Council of Europe Convention on Preventing Convention on and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence Preventing and Convention on 26.10.2017 and it entered into force on 01.02.2018 Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence (Montenegro); A - 122.14 Complete A Implemented. the ratification process Estonia ratified the Council of Europe Convention on Preventing of the Council of and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence Europe’s “Istanbul Convention on 26.10.2017 and it entered into force on 01.02.2018 Convention” (Turkey); A - 122.15 Establish a A Implemented. national human rights From 01.01.2019 the Chancellor of Justice will perform the task of institution (Iraq) NHRI in accordance with Paris Principles. (Algeria); A - 122.16 Establish a A Implemented. national human rights From 01.01.2019 the Chancellor of Justice will perform the task of institution compliant NHRI in accordance with Paris Principles with the Paris Principles (Hungary); A - 122.17 Establish a A Implemented. national human rights From 01.01.2019 the Chancellor of Justice will perform the task of institution in full NHRI in accordance with Paris Principles compliance with the Paris Principles (Australia); A - 122.18 Establish a A Implemented. national institution for From 01.01.2019 the Chancellor of Justice will perform the task of protection of human NHRI in accordance with Paris Principles rights in conformity with the Paris Principles (Burundi); A - 122.19 Establish a A Implemented. national human rights From 01.01.2019 the Chancellor of Justice will perform the task of institution in NHRI in accordance with Paris Principles conformity with the Paris Principles (Djibouti); A - 122.20 Establish a A Implemented. national human rights From 01.01.2019 the Chancellor of Justice will perform the task of institution in NHRI in accordance with Paris Principles accordance with the Paris Principles (Pakistan) (Poland) (Azerbaijan); A - 122.21 Establish a A Implemented. national institution for From 01.01.2019 the Chancellor of Justice will perform the task of the protection of NHRI in accordance with Paris Principles human rights in accordance with the Paris Principles (Bulgaria) (Portugal); A - 122.22 Establish A Implemented. or designate a From 01.01.2019 the Chancellor of Justice will perform the task of national human rights NHRI in accordance with Paris Principles institution compliant with the Paris Principles (Namibia); A - 122.23 Establish a A Implemented. national human rights From 01.01.2019 the Chancellor of Justice will perform the task of institution (Oman); NHRI in accordance with Paris Principles A - 122.24 Continue A Implemented. consideration of the From 01.01.2019 the Chancellor of Justice will perform the task of establishment of a NHRI in accordance with Paris Principles national human rights institution compliant with the Paris Principles (Georgia); A - 122.25 Consider A Implemented. establishing a national From 01.01.2019 the Chancellor of Justice will perform the task of human rights NHRI in accordance with Paris Principles institution in compliance with the Paris Principles (Republic of Korea); A - 122.26 Continue A Implemented. its efforts to establish From 01.01.2019 the Chancellor of Justice will perform the task of a national human NHRI in accordance with Paris Principles rights institution, in line with the Paris Principles and with the full participation of civil society (Indonesia); A - 122.27 Continue A Implemented. efforts to create a From 01.01.2019 the Chancellor of Justice will perform the task of national human rights NHRI in accordance with Paris Principles institution (Libya); A - 122.28 Establish A Implemented. as soon as possible a From 01.01.2019 the Chancellor of Justice will perform the task of national human rights NHRI in accordance with Paris Principles institution in accordance with the Paris Principles (Egypt); A - 122.29 Expedite A Implemented. establishment of a From 01.01.2019 the Chancellor of Justice will perform the task of national human rights NHRI in accordance with Paris Principles institution in accordance with Paris Principles (Latvia); A - 122.30 Expedite A Implemented. the process of From 01.01.2019 the Chancellor of Justice will perform the task of establishing an NHRI in accordance with Paris Principles independent and effective national human rights institution with a broad human rights mandate, in accordance with the Paris Principles (Ireland); A - 122.31 Take A Implemented. concrete steps From 01.01.2019 the Chancellor of Justice will perform the task of towards the NHRI in accordance with Paris Principles establishment of a national human rights institution in accordance with the Paris Principles (Malaysia); A - 122.32 Ensure that A Implemented. the Ombudsman From 01.01.2019 the Chancellor of Justice will perform the task of enjoys full autonomy NHRI in accordance with Paris Principles in accordance with the Paris Principle (Nicaragua); A - 122.33 Spare no A Implemented. efforts for the From 01.01.2019 the Chancellor of Justice will perform the task of necessary NHRI in accordance with Paris Principles establishment of a national human rights institution (Dominican Republic); A - 122.34 Accelerate A Implemented. the creation of a From 01.01.2019 the Chancellor of Justice will perform the task of completely NHRI in accordance with Paris Principles independent and sufficiently funded body with the capacity to defend human rights in Estonia, such as a national human rights institution (Costa Rica); A - 122.35 Further A In the process of implementation. raise public From 2011 the Chancellor of Justice performs the role of awareness about the Ombudsman for Children. content of the new Work of awareness-raising of the activities of the Chancellor of legislation and profile Justice as Ombudsman for Children is consistent. Awareness- of the Ombudsman, in raising evets and campaigns are organized in schools, in media cooperation with and social media. There is a special telephone line for children NGOs, and in the where they can raise their concerns and/or ask help. There are education system special guidelines for specialists working with children in criminal raise awareness of proceedings. children’s rights, especially in cases of abuse and children’s participation in civil and criminal proceedings (Lithuania); A - 122.36 Provide the A In the process of implementation. Gender Equality Funding allocated to the Gender Equality and Equal Treatment Commissioner with Commissioner from the state budget will increase from 218 394 sufficient resources to EUR (including 13 394 EUR transferred from 2017) to 460 000 in enable the institution 2019. to fulfil its mandate See also point 122.47 effectively and independently (Namibia); A - 122.37 Ensure the A In the process of implementation. functioning of the Funding allocated to the Gender Equality and Equal Treatment Gender Equality and Commissioner from the state budget will increase from 218 394 Equal Treatment EUR (including 13 394 EUR transferred from 2017) to 460 000 in Commissioner by 2019. providing sufficient See also point 122.47 resources for this institution (France); A - 122.38 Create an A Implemented. independent From 01.01.2019 the Chancellor of Justice will perform the tasks of mechanism in charge an independent mechanism to promote, protect and monitor of monitoring the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with implementation of the Disabilities in accordance with Article 33(2) of the Convention. Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (France); A - 122.39 Continue A In the process of implementation. conducting policy New Child Protection Act from 2016 explicitly prohibits all kinds of programmes to abuse and violence against a child, including corporal punishment support the effective with special emphasis on prevention. implementation of the There is a special evidence based programme for parents of new Child Protection children 2-8 years (Incredible Years) with wide coverage all over Act, in particular the country and financed by the State. focusing on prevention and early In all cases of domestic violence where children are involved police intervention in cases informs local government authorities to guarantee assistance to of child abuse and every child who needs protection. domestic violence Child protection workers participate annually in-service trainings (Finland); and counselling to recognize and help ill-treated children.  From 2017 special children house complex services are provided under Barnahus model for sexually ill-treated children in cooperation of specialists of different fields. A - 122.40 Continue A In the process of implementation. reinforcing its efforts From 01.01.2016 according to the Citizenship Act, Estonian to protect children’s citizenship is guaranteed for all children born in Estonia to rights (Georgia); stateless parents. See also points 122.35 and 122.39 A - 122.41 Continue to A In the process of implementation. adopt measures in See points 122.35,122.39, 122.40 order to ensure the protection of the rights of the child (Romania); A - 122.42 Continue to A In the process of implementation. implement Child See points 122.35 and 122.39 Protection Act (Pakistan); A - 122.43 Adopt and A In the process of implementation. fully implement the The Welfare Development Plan 2016–2023 was adopted by the Welfare and Government in 2016 and currently being implemented. Development Plan 2016-2023, in accordance with the commitment set out in paragraph 143 of its national report (Panama); A - 122.44 Engage A In the process of implementation. civil society in the Civil society was engaged in drafting of the UPR in 2014 and the follow-up same process is continued for drafting the UPR in 2020 implementation process of the universal periodic review recommendations (Poland); A - 122.45 Improve A In the process of implementation. the submission of Reporting process to treaty bodies is under constant review to reports to the treaty make it more efficient and comprehensive. bodies and strengthen its capacity-building in this sphere (China); A - 122.46 Continue to A In the process of implementation. adopt measures in The Gender Equality Act accompanied with specific provisions of order to ensure the laws regulating concrete fields of life constitute a legal framework creation of a for protection against discrimination. Legislation is constantly comprehensive anti- reviewed. In addition to courts, the Chancellor of Justice and the discrimination Gender Equality and Equal Treatment Commissioner provide framework (Romania); effective remedies to individuals who claim to be victims of discrimination with regard to employment, education and other spheres of life. See also point 122.50 A - 122.47 Allocate A In the process of implementation. necessary resources In 2016-2018, there have been successful negotiations in to strengthen gender increasing the resources for gender equality from state budget as equality (Bahrain); well as foreign funding through project proposals. One of the outcomes in 2018 is achieving 500 000 EUR as a base funding yearly from state budget from 2019 on. See also points 122.36; 122.37 A - 122.48 A In the process of implementation. Operationalize/enforc Legislative changes currently prepared to amend the Gender e legal mechanisms Equality Act by providing the Labour Inspectorate with a right to on ensuring gender exercise state supervision over the implementation of the equality (Tajikistan); requirement of equal pay in the public sector. It is expected to become into force from 1st of July 2020. See also point 122.46 A - 122.49 Continue A In the process of implementation. efforts made towards Equal Pay Day is celebrated annually with awareness raising the promotion of a activities, including public debates, taking place all over the culture of gender country. In 2017 an awareness raising campaign called „Grow equality in society together“ was launched to encourage fathers to spend more time through awareness- with their children and take up parental leave. See also points raising campaigns 122.52, 122.73. (Morocco); A - 122.50 Address A In the process of implementation. the gender pay gap Legislative changes currently prepared to amend the Gender for work of equal Equality Act by providing the Labour Inspectorate with a right to value (Egypt); exercise state supervision over the implementation of the requirement of equal pay in the public sector. It is expected that amendment become into force from 1st of July 2020. See also  points 122.49; 122.52 A - 122.51 Take A In the process of implementation. further measures Legislative changes currently prepared to amend the Gender aimed at achieving Equality Act by providing the Labour Inspectorate with a right to equal remuneration exercise state supervision over the implementation of the for men and women requirement of equal pay in the public sector. It is expected that for the same work amendments become into force from 1st of July 2020. See also (Oman); points 122.49; 122.52 A - 122.52 Provide A In the process of implementation. more opportunities to In 2017 an awareness raising campaign called „Grow together“ women in the labour was launched. The goal of the campaign was to encourage fathers market (Oman); to spend more time with their children and take up parental leave. Several NGOs (BPW-Estonia http://www.bpw-estonia.ee/ ENUT www.enut.ee etc) have offered trainings and organised events to promote womens’ entrepreneurship (2017-2018). Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications started in 2018 a campaign “ICT is everywhere” directed primarily at girls and young women to inspire them to study IT-related fields https://startit.ee/ A - 122.53 Take A In the process of implementation. measures, while fully The strategy of integration and social cohesion “Integrating Estonia respecting freedom of 2020” is aimed at the active participation of individuals with expression, to curtail different linguistic and cultural backgrounds in the development of stereotyping of a socially cohesive society. Special measures of supporting minorities, particularly everyday contacts, communication and involvement in society and the Muslim community supporting the native language and culture of ethnic minorities are in the society (Iran included in the plan. (Islamic Republic of)); A - 122.54 Adopt A In the process of implementation. measures to restrict Radio4 broadcasts diverse programming in Russian, but also the use of stereotypes broadcasts regularly in Polish, Georgian, Ukrainian, Armenian, towards minorities in Belarusian, Azerbaijani, Chuvash, and Hebrew. the media and to In 2015, a new television channel ETV+ (in Russian) was launched promote the use of by the Estonian Public Broadcasting Company. minority languages in See also point 122.53 the mass media and The Estonian Public Broadcasting Company’s web page with news the press (Cuba); is available in Russian and English. There main web news portals like rus.delfi.ee, postimees.ee are available also in Russian. A - 122.55 Take A In the process of implementation. necessary measures The strategy of integration and social cohesion “Integrating Estonia against discrimination 2020” includes specific measure “Promotion of equal treatment on based on ethnic and the labour market”. Activities for promoting equal treatment of the religious origin and staff in public and private sector are implemented under the language in measure. In addition, public and private sector organisations with a employment and multilingual staff are supported and people with a native language prosecute such cases different from Estonian are informed on career opportunities in the (Iran (Islamic Republic public sector. of)); In addition to courts, the Chancellor of Justice and the Gender Equality and Equal Treatment Commissioner provide effective remedies to individuals who claim to be victims of discrimination with regard to employment, education and other spheres of life. A - 122.56 Condemn A In the process of implementation. discrimination based The strategy of integration and social cohesion “Integrating Estonia on ethnic origin and 2020” includes specific measure “Promotion of equal treatment on language in the labour market”. Activities for promoting equal treatment of the employment and take staff in public and private sector are implemented under the active measures to measure. In addition, public and private sector organisations with a prosecute such cases multilingual staff are supported and people with a native language (Slovenia); different from Estonian are informed on career opportunities in the public sector. In addition to courts, the Chancellor of Justice and the Gender Equality and Equal Treatment Commissioner provide effective remedies to individuals who claim to be victims of discrimination with regard to employment, education and other spheres of life. A - 122.57 Step up A In the process of implementation. efforts to tackle the The strategy of integration and social cohesion “Integrating Estonia socioeconomic gap 2020” includes specific measure “Promotion of equal treatment on and discrimination on the labour market”. Activities for promoting equal treatment of the the basis of ethnic staff in public and private sector are implemented under the origin, race or measure. In addition, public and private sector organisations with a language, especially multilingual staff are supported and people with a native language with regard to different from Estonian are informed on career opportunities in the education and public sector. employment (Republic In addition to courts, the Chancellor of Justice and the Gender of Korea); Equality and Equal Treatment Commissioner provide effective remedies to individuals who claim to be victims of discrimination with regard to employment, education and other spheres of life. A - 122.58 Prosecute A In the process of implementation. cases of In addition to courts, the Chancellor of Justice and the Gender discrimination based Equality and Equal Treatment Commissioner provide effective on ethnic origin and remedies to individuals who claim to be victims of discrimination language in with regard to employment, education and other spheres of life. employment (Iceland); A - 122.59 Promote A In the process of implementation. equal opportunities for The strategy of integration and social cohesion “Integrating Estonia ethnic and national 2020” includes specific measure “Promotion of equal treatment on minorities, in particular the labour market”. Activities for promoting equal treatment of the in the area of staff in public and private sector are implemented under the education, vocational measure. In addition, public and private sector organisations with a training and multilingual staff are supported and people with a native language employment different from Estonian are informed on career opportunities in the (Uzbekistan); public sector. The Estonian Unemployment Insurance Fund provides possibilities for Estonian language learning. In addition to courts, the Chancellor of Justice and the Gender Equality and Equal Treatment Commissioner provide effective remedies to individuals who claim to be victims of discrimination with regard to employment, education and other spheres of life. A - 122.60 Combat A In the process of implementation. discrimination on The Constitution, Equal Treatment Act and other legislation ensure account of nationality, persons’ protection against discrimination in Estonia. See also ethnic or religious 122.46. Registered Partnership Act was adopted in 2014 and it affiliation, and sexual entered into force on 01.01.2016. orientation or gender In addition to courts, the Chancellor of Justice and the Gender identity (United States Equality and Equal Treatment Commissioner provide effective of America); remedies to individuals who claim to be victims of discrimination with regard to employment, education and other spheres of life. A - 122.61 Continue A In the process of implementation. efforts on the Proceedings of review have been initiated to analyse relevant legislative front to provisions of the Penal Code. combat incitement to hatred, violence and racial discrimination on the grounds of nationality, ethnicity, language, colour, religion or any other grounds, and address different existing challenges and concerns in this regard (Libya); A - 122.62 Continue A In the process of implementation. legislative efforts to Proceedings of review have been initiated to analyse relevant combat public provisions of the Penal Code. incitement to racial discrimination and particularly against persons speaking other languages (Mexico); A - 122.63 Deepen A In the process of implementation. awareness measures Proceedings of review have been initiated to analyse relevant against racial provisions of the Penal Code. discrimination and xenophobia, particularly by criminalizing behaviors such as incitement to hatred (Argentina); A - 122.64 Strengthen A In the process of implementation. laws prohibiting Proceedings of review have been initiated to analyse relevant religious and racial provisions of the Penal Code. discrimination and criminalizing hate speech and incitement to religious and racial hatred (United Arab Emirates); A - 122.65 Take A In the process of implementation. concrete measures to Proceedings of review have been initiated to analyse relevant curb incitement to provisions of the Penal Code. hatred, violence and In the field of education, according to the Regulation of the Minister discrimination through of Education and Science, all school textbooks should be based on the enactment of basic human values, taking into account principle of legislation, as well as multiculturalism and avoiding all kind of stereotypes based on policies and gender, ethnicity, cultural, religion or racial prejudices. programmes that promote tolerance and intercultural, interracial and interreligious understanding (Malaysia); A - 122.66 Develop A In the process of implementation. effective measures to Proceedings of review have been initiated to analyse relevant eradicate racism and provisions of the Penal Code. xenophobia, including hate speech (Botswana); A - 122.67 Prevent A In the process of implementation. and combat Proceedings of review have been initiated to analyse relevant xenophobic provisions of the Penal Code. statements and acts targeting migrants, asylum seekers and refugees (Azerbaijan); A - 122.68 Strengthen A In the process of implementation. the Penal Code as an Proceedings of review have been initiated to analyse relevant effective instrument in provisions of the Penal Code. combating hate speech (Norway); A - 122.69 Classify A In the process of implementation. hate speech with Proceedings of review have been initiated to analyse relevant racist content and provisions of the Penal Code. incitement to hatred as crimes punishable under criminal law (Russian Federation); A - 122.70 Enact laws A In the process of implementation. and take appropriate Proceedings of review have been initiated to analyse relevant measures in order to provisions of the Penal Code. criminalize hate speech (Oman); A - 122.71 Pursue A In the process of implementation. “hate speech” Proceedings of review have been initiated to analyse relevant offences more provisions of the Penal Code. vigorously by not only condemning violations but also investigating, prosecuting and punishing violators in a consistent manner (Germany); A - 122.72 Amend the A In the process of implementation. Criminal Code so that Proceedings of review have been initiated to analyse relevant it explicitly provides provisions of the Penal Code. sanctions against organizations propagating racist ideas as well as hate speech (Belgium); A - 122.73 Implement A Implemented. Follow-up process continues. their “Diversity The “Diversity Enriches” programme has been implemented (2010- Enriches” programme 2015). One of the main outcomes of the programme has been the to promote inclusion, establishment of the Estonian Diversity Charter in 2012. The tolerance and Estonian Diversity Charter is a voluntary agreement with which integration of people companies, NGOs, or public sector organisations could join to from different confirm that they respect human diversity and value the principle of backgrounds, equal treatment among their employees, partners, as well as nationalities, religions, clients. To accompany the Diversity Charter, the Diverse Workplace genders and sexual Label was launched in 2018, which is accredited to organisations orientations (United that are actively promoting diversity. Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland); A - 122.74 Launch a A In the process of implementation. debate on issues In 2017 the proposed amendments to the Equal Treatment Act put concerning ethnic and forward by the Ministry of Social Affairs initiated a public debate cultural diversity about the clash of religious freedom and the right to equal aiming at promoting treatment and non-discrimination on the ground of sexual tolerance towards orientation. divergent cultural, religious and sexual orientations within the Estonian society (Germany); A - 122.75 Take A In the process of implementation. further steps to The strategy of integration and social cohesion “Integrating Estonia promote tolerance, 2020” is aimed at the active participation of individuals with cultural diversity and different linguistic and cultural backgrounds in the development of integration in the a socially cohesive society. Special measures of supporting country and everyday contacts, communication and involvement in society and internationally supporting the native language and culture of ethnic minorities are (Armenia); included in the plan. A - 122.76 Establish A In the process of implementation. measures to promote The strategy of integration and social cohesion “Integrating Estonia tolerance of ethnic 2020” is aimed at the active participation of individuals with and religious diversity different linguistic and cultural backgrounds in the development of in society (United a socially cohesive society. Special measures of supporting States of America); everyday contacts, communication and involvement in society and supporting the native language and culture of ethnic minorities are included in the plan. A - 122.77 Develop A In the process of implementation. and implement public The strategy of integration and social cohesion “Integrating Estonia awareness campaigns 2020” is aimed at the active participation of individuals with and education different linguistic and cultural backgrounds in the development of programmes to a socially cohesive society. Special measures of supporting promote diversity and everyday contacts, communication and involvement in society and inclusion, while supporting the native language and culture of ethnic minorities are combating racism and included in the plan. See also points122.49, 122.53, 122.65. xenophobia (Canada); A - 122.78 Reform its A In the process of implementation. education and training Curricula of the Estonian Academy of Security Sciences providing programmes, education to police, prison, rescue services, tax and customs including those for the officers include human rights. Special emphasis to human rights media and security education is given in the education of police and prison officers. All officials, so that these target groups receive continuous in-service training programmes contribute more to the promotion of tolerance among nationalities and ethnic and religious groups (Belgium); A - 122.79 Revise its A In the process of implementation. legislation and legal Proceedings of review have been initiated to analyse relevant practice to ensure that provisions of the Penal Code. sexual orientation and gender identity as motivation for criminal offence are treated as aggravating circumstances (Finland); A - 122.80 Develop A In the process of implementation. and adopt legislation Proceedings of review have been initiated to analyse relevant that would recognize provisions of the Penal Code. explicitly hatred on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity as a motive and make it an aggravated circumstance in a crime (Bulgaria); A - 122.81 Develop A In the process of implementation. and adopt legislation Proceedings of review have been initiated to analyse relevant that would explicitly provisions of the Penal Code. recognize hatred on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity as a motive and make it an aggravated circumstance in a crime (Slovenia); A - 122.82 Thoroughly A In the process of implementation. investigate and Proceedings of review have been initiated to analyse relevant prosecute all acts of provisions of the Penal Code. violence against The Penal Code contains articles criminalizing incitement of hatred ethnic and racial (§ 151) and violation of equality (§ 152). minorities and If elements of crime are reported, criminal investigation is initiated. vulnerable groups, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons, and enact legislation on hate crimes based on sexual orientation or gender identity (Canada); A - 122.83 Amend the A Implemented. Penal Code to include Necessary amendments in the Penal Code were introduced and a definition of torture entered into force on 01.01.2015 in conformity with the Convention against Torture and conduct independent and prompt investigation of all claims of torture and ill-treatment (Egypt); A - 122.84 Investigate A Implemented. all allegations of Necessary amendments in the Penal Code were introduced and torture, ill-treatment entered into force on 01.01.2015. and excessive use of If elements of crime are determined, investigation of a crime is force by law compulsory. enforcement officials and bring those responsible to justice (Azerbaijan); A - 122.85 Strengthen A Implemented partly, process of implementation ongoing. the Criminal Code and Amendments in the Penal Code were incorporated in 2017 and structures established there have been cases of conviction. to fight against In addition to courts, the Chancellor of Justice and the Gender violence and Equality and Equal Treatment Commissioner provide effective discrimination against remedies to individuals who claim to be victims of discrimination. women, in particular Funding allocated to the Gender Equality and Equal Treatment the Office of the Commissioner from the state budget will increase from 218 394 Gender Equality and EUR (including 13 394 EUR transferred from 2017) to 460 000 in Equal Treatment 2019. Commissioner (Belgium); A - 122.86 Combat A Implemented partly, process of implementation ongoing. more vigorously the New Child Protection Act from 2016 explicitly prohibits all kinds of phenomenon of abuse and violence against a child, including corporal punishment domestic violence, in with special emphasis on prevention. Development plan for years particular violence 2015-2020 to prevent violence is implemented. Awareness raising against children, campaigns about domestic violence and gender based violence including by the are organized. See also points 122.87; 122.88 introduction of a coherent and clear legislative framework prohibiting corporal punishment (Hungary); A - 122.87 Continue A Implemented. its good efforts to Estonia ratified the Council of Europe Convention on Preventing address violence and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence against women and Convention on 26.10.2017 and it entered into force on 01.02.2018. domestic violence, in Amendments in the Penal Code were incorporated in 2017 and particular through the there have been cases of conviction. ratification of the Relevant authorities (Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Justice and Council of Europe Ministry of Social Affairs) have introduced a new model of Convention on cooperation to determine, assist and support victims of violence. In Preventing and emergency cases of domestic violence police and social worker in Combating Violence cooperation review the incidents and make subsequent controls in against Women and order to notice the risks of violence and prevents their escalation. Domestic Violence (Latvia); A - 122.88 Continue to A In the process of implementation. prioritize efforts to Prevention of violence against women and support for victims is prevent and tackle highly prioritized in Estonia. National Victim Support System is well violence against organized and available everywhere in Estonia, for all victims, free women, and work with of charge. Social Insurance Board operating the national victim relevant stakeholders support has also close connection and continuous cooperation with to strengthen the relevant stakeholders, including women’s NGOs. national victim support system (Singapore); A - 122.89 Undertake A Implemented. the necessary Domestic violence constitutes a crime and perpetrators face legislative measures punishment. to criminalize domestic violence (Panama); A - 122.90 Strengthen A In the process of implementation. prevention efforts, Prevention of violence against women and support for victims is including through highly prioritized in Estonia. National Victim Support System is well legislative measures organized and available everywhere in Estonia, for all victims, free aimed against of charge. Social Insurance Board operating the national victim domestic violence and support has also close connection and continuous cooperation with ensure that all relevant stakeholders, including women’s NGOs. professionals working Social Insurance Board provides annual training for specialists with victims of working with victims of violence against women. 8-day training domestic violence course includes all the relevant topics from counselling skills up to receive regular and supporting victims in court proceedings. comprehensive training (Czech Republic); A - 122.91 Increase A Implemented partly, process of implementation ongoing. efforts to prevent and Amendments in the Penal Code were incorporated in 2017 and sanction gender there have been cases of conviction. violence and sexual For prevention, several campaigns have been organized over the abuse (Costa Rica); years to inform public about the effects of violence, on services available, etc. Now, a campaign for victims of sexual violence is taking place, see more information at http://www.palunabi.ee/seksuaalvagivald (in Estonian and Russian). A - 122.92 Reinforce A In the process of implementation. mechanisms to detect Ministry of Social Affairs is implementing the National Plan for and investigate cases Preventing Violence 2015-2020 fully. of domestic violence, Relevant authorities (Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Justice and train law enforcement Ministry of Social Affairs) have introduced a new model of officials to deal with cooperation to determine, assist and support victims of violence. In such cases and fully emergency cases of domestic violence police and social worker in implement the cooperation review the incidents and make subsequent controls in provisions of the order to notice the risks of violence and prevents their escalation. National Plan for Preventing Violence for the period 2015– 2020 (Republic of Moldova); A - 122.93 Adequate A In the process of implementation. financing of the new Funding allocated to the Gender Equality and Equal Treatment gender equality Commissioner from the state budget will increase from 218 394 institution, promotion EUR (including 13 394 EUR transferred from 2017) to 460 000 in of its role through 2019. public awareness In 2018 a 3-year project on gender pay gap is launched. One of the campaigns, and purposes of the project is by linking different existing data sources improvement in data and complementing them with additional data to diminish the collection on gender unexplainable part of gender pay gap and improve and ease data equality, domestic collection and reporting on gender pay gap. violence and violence against women and children (Lithuania); A - 122.94 Further A In the process of implementation. promote large-scale For prevention, several campaigns have been organized over the awareness raising years to inform public about the effects of violence, on services campaigns to prevent available, etc. Now, a campaign for victims of sexual violence is and combat violence taking place, see more information at against women and http://www.palunabi.ee/seksuaalvagivald (in Estonian and Russian domestic violence only). (Italy); In 2019-2020 several new campaigns on domestic violence and sexual exploitation will be planned and launched. A - 122.95 Continue A In the process of implementation. public information For prevention, several campaigns have been organized over the campaigns to combat years to inform public about the effects of violence, on services domestic violence, available, etc. Now, a campaign for victims of sexual violence is and above all violence taking place, see more information at against women http://www.palunabi.ee/seksuaalvagivald (in Estonian and Russian (Mexico); only). In 2019-2020 several new campaigns on domestic violence and sexual exploitation will be planned and launched. A - 122.96 Take A In the process of implementation. necessary measures New Child Protection Act from 2016 explicitly prohibits all kinds of to prevent possible abuse and violence against a child, including corporal punishment cases of corporal with special emphasis on prevention. punishment against children in the home and in all other settings (Mexico); A - 122.97 Continue A In the process of implementation. with efforts to prevent From 2011 the Chancellor of Justice performs the role of violence against Ombudsman for Children. children at schools Work of awareness-raising of the activities of the Chancellor of and other institutions Justice as Ombudsman for Children is consistent. Awareness- where children are raising evets and campaigns are organized in schools, in media present, to ensure that and social media. There is a special telephone line for children children are aware of where they can raise their concerns and/or ask help. There are their right to be special guidelines for specialists working with children in criminal protected from all prodeedings. See also point 122.86 forms of violence and Special network of government officials and representatives of of the assistance NGOs has been created to tackle domestic and gender based provided if they are violence. victims of violence (Croatia); A - 122.98 Reinforce A In the process of implementation. measures to combat Fight against trafficking in human beings is one of the priority areas human trafficking for law-enforcement authorities. (Azerbaijan); Ministry of Social Affairs is organizing and financing the victim support, for prevention efforts, awareness rising activities are organized in schools. A - 122.99 Fight A In the process of implementation. against trafficking in Fight against trafficking in human beings is one of the priority areas human beings for law-enforcement authorities. (Djibouti); Ministry of Social Affairs is organizing and financing the victim support, for prevention efforts, awareness rising activities are organized in schools. A - 122.100 Take A In the process of implementation. further measures to Fight against trafficking in human beings is one of the priority areas prevent human for law-enforcement authorities. trafficking, strengthen Ministry of Social Affairs is organizing and financing the victim the protection of support, for prevention efforts, awareness rising activities are victims and provide organized in schools. National victim support system provides them with redress specialized services for victims of THB; Victim Support Act enables (Serbia); victims to get services until the need ceases to exist. A - 122.101 Take A In the process of implementation. effective measures to Fight against trafficking in human beings is one of the priority areas prevent and for law-enforcement authorities. investigate cases of Estonia provides services not only for victims of forced prostitution, human trafficking for but for all the persons prostituted in Estonia. National victim forced prostitution and support system provides specialized services for all the victims of forced labor (Russian THB; Victim Support Act enables victims to get services until the Federation); need ceases to exist. Estonia ratified on 24.11.2016 Protocol of 2014 to the Forced Labour Convention, 1930 and it has entered into force on  24.11.2017 A - 122.102 Increase A In the process of implementation. efforts to investigate, Fight against trafficking in human beings is one of the priority areas prosecute and convict for law-enforcement authorities. trafficking offenders If elements of crime under § 133 (trafficking in human beings) of under article 133 of the Penal Code are reported, criminal investigation is initiated. the Penal Code (United States of America); A - 122.103 Take A In the process of implementation. further measures to Fight against trafficking in human beings is one of the priority areas prevent trafficking in for law-enforcement authorities. persons in Ministry of Social Affairs is organizing and financing the victim investigating and support, for prevention efforts, awareness rising activities are prosecuting offenders organized in schools. National victim support system provides and provide effective specialized services for victims of THB; Victim Support Act enables support and redress to victims to get services until the need ceases to exist. Also, victims, as well as campaigns are organized for awareness rising purposes (last one step up efforts to raise took place in 2017, next one will be launched in 2019-2020). awareness about human trafficking (United Arab Emirates); A - 122.104 Make A In the process of implementation. efforts taken in the There exist the legal-aid system with necessary resources field of measures to allocated from the state budget. improve access to justice (Iraq); A - 122.105 Ensure A In the process of implementation. Constitutional right and strictly that all persons observed in practice. § 21 of the Constitution Everyone who has detained by the police been deprived of his or her liberty must be informed promptly, in a are fully informed of language and manner which he or she understands, of the reason their fundamental for the deprivation of liberty and of his or her rights, and be given rights from the very an opportunity to notify those closest to him or her. outset of their deprivation of liberty (Islamic Republic of Iran); A - 122.106 Continue A In the process of implementation. the efforts to reduce New detention center, with capacity for 120 migrants, will be overcrowding and opened at the end on 2018. Since 2011, the resources of the take action to improve Asylum Migration and Integration Fund means have been used to the general conditions improve services at the detention centre (e.g. healthcare services, in prisons and counselling, free- time activities). See point 122.107 detention centres (Sweden); A - 122.107 Continue A In the process of implementation. working to improve The number of prisoners is declining. 3 new prisons in Tartu, Ida- detention conditions Virumaa and Tallinn have been constructed in the period of 2002- and to address the 2018 thus considerably improving the prison conditions. New problem of Tallinn Prison will be opened in the end of 2018. New detention overcrowding in centre, with capacity for 120 migrants, will be opened at the end on prisons (Georgia); 2018. A - 122.108 Redouble A In the process of implementation. The Equal Treatment Act its efforts to develop ensures protection against discrimination, including on the basis of the Welfare age and disability. Development Plan An Older People Policy Committee has been active within the 2016-2023, with Ministry of Social Affairs as of 1997. The aim of the committee is to particular emphasis mediate between the state and the organisations protecting the on the protection and rights of older people, as well as to counsel policymakers in issues promotion of the rights regarding the older people. Committee is dedicated to raise of older persons awareness in the society about the situation of the older persons (Singapore); and to promote the rights of older persons. See also point 122.116. A - 122.109 Promote A In the process of implementation. access to education, There is solid legal basis (Constitution § 37 and specific laws) especially for guaranteeing to everyone equal access to education. Education minorities (Dominican for school-age children is compulsory until a student acquires basic Republic); education or attains the age of 17 years, and is free of charge in general schools established by the national government and by local authorities. A - 122.110 Continue A In the process of implementation. to work on Education is compulsory until a student acquires basic education programmes to or attains the age of 17 years. Dropout level from basic schools motivate and promote and upper secondary schools has stabilized in recent years (0,7% education for young in basic schools). To implement principles of inclusive education people (Nicaragua); and decrease dropouts, specific system of counseling and “Education and Carrier Counseling Programme” for years 2017- 2020 has been introduced. A - 122.111 Combat A In the process of implementation. school dropouts and Education is compulsory until a student acquires basic education increase the number or attains the age of 17 years. Dropout level from basic schools of students who finish and upper secondary schools has stabilized in recent years (0,7% secondary education in basic schools). To implement principles of inclusive education (Bahrain); and decrease dropouts, specific system of counseling and “Education and Carrier Counseling Programme” for years 2017- 2020 has been introduced. A - 122.112 Adopt A In the process of implementation. measures targeted to Education is compulsory until a student acquires basic education remedy school or attains the age of 17 years. Dropout level from basic schools dropouts (Djibouti); and upper secondary schools has stabilized in recent years (0,7% in basic schools). To implement principles of inclusive education and decrease dropouts, specific system of counseling and “Education and Carrier Counseling Programme” for years 2017- 2020 has been introduced. The dropout rate from upper secondary vocational education has decreased for three consecutive years due to the increasingly targeted activity of educational institutions. A - 122.113 Introduce A In the process of implementation. programmes and Human rights and fundamental democratic values form an integral projects within the part of the education system and are included in the Program of concept of human General Education 2016-2019. Human rights and humanitarian law rights education on are included in the curriculum of the Estonian National Defence the prevention of College. Training of the members of the Estonian Defence Forces genocide, war crimes who participate in the missions abroad, as well as relevant bilateral and crimes against or multilateral agreements regulating foreign missions, include humanity (Armenia); issues of human rights and humanitarian law. A - 122.114 Promote A In the process of implementation. the realization of the The strategy of integration and social cohesion “Integrating Estonia right of everyone to 2020” is aimed at the active participation of individuals with take part in cultural different linguistic and cultural backgrounds in the development of life, including by a socially cohesive society. Special measures of supporting ensuring the everyday contacts, communication and involvement in society and facilitation of access supporting the native language and culture of ethnic minorities are to cultural goods, included in the plan. particularly for See also points 122.54, 122.73, 122.116. disadvantaged and marginalized individuals and groups (Albania); A - 122.115 Increase A In the process of implementation. the number of The work ability reform, which created a new performance of the measures for persons work ability support system, started in Estonia in 2016. The aim of with disabilities to the reform is to change attitudes towards people with reduced work obtain appropriate ability and to help them find and keep a job and engage them more jobs (Bahrain); actively in the society. A - 122.116 Prepare, A In the process of implementation. in consultation with The Welfare Development Plan 2016–2023 persons with (http://www.sm.ee/sites/default/files/content- disabilities, a national editors/eesmargid_ja_tegevused/welfare_development_plan_2016 strategy for the -2023.pdf) focuses on the strategic objectives of labour market, promotion and social protection, gender equality, and equal treatment policies. It protection of rights of provides a thorough overview of the challenges, main objectives persons with and courses of action, including those concerning persons with disabilities, in line with disabilities. Representatives of organisations of people with the Convention on the disabilities were closely involved in preparing the Development Rights of Persons with Plan. The biggest umbrella organisation, the Estonian Chamber of Disabilities, and Disabled People, participates in the work of the the Steering strengthen measures Committee of the Development Plan. protecting persons The Ministry of Social Affairs has initiated amendments to the with disabilities Equal Treatment Act that would expand protection against against discrimination, discrimination in all areas of life on all grounds, including age and including through disability, and broaden the scope of related competencies of the strengthening the Gender Equality and Equal Treatment Commissioner. Equal Treatment Act in this regard (Czech Republic); A - 122.117 Continue A In the process of implementation. efforts in combating Integration in Estonian society has been one of state's priorities discrimination against with the goal of an integrated and socially cohesive society where persons belonging to people of different linguistic and cultural backgrounds actively a Russian-speaking participate in society and share democratic values. The objective of minority (France); the integration policy is to promote programs to ensure cohesive and tolerant society where everyone can feel comfortable and safe – to work, study, develop their culture, be a full member of the society. Currently the Strategy of Integration and Social Cohesion of Estonia “Integrating Estonia 2020” is being implemented. See also points122.59, 122.120, 122.122,122.124, 122.125. A - 122.118 Grant A In the process of implementation. access to quality There is solid legal basis (Constitution § 37 and specific laws) education for Roma guaranteeing to everyone equal access to education. Education children in for school-age children is compulsory until a student acquires basic mainstream schools education or attains the age of 17 years, and is free of charge in (Portugal); general schools established by the national government and by local authorities. Roma children are fully integrated in the school system on equal bases with other children and follow the same curricula. A - 122.119 Assess A In the process of implementation. the overall situation of In 2016 Council of integration of Roma was initiated by the Ministry the Roma community of Culture, which analyse questions of integration of Roma and and adopt a make proposals to relevant government officces and organizations. comprehensive In 2017 Ministry of Culture launched a Project for developing a strategy to tackle national network for promoting integration of Roma. discrimination and other problems faced by that community (Albania); A - 122.120 Intensify A In the process of implementation. efforts to address the The strategy of integration and social cohesion “Integrating Estonia disadvantages faced 2020” includes specific measure “Promotion of equal treatment on by minority groups the labour market”. Activities for promoting equal treatment of the with regard to staff in public and private sector are implemented under the employment and measure. In addition, public and private sector organisations with a remuneration based multilingual staff are supported and people with a native language on language different from Estonian are informed on career opportunities in the proficiency (Norway); public sector. In order to promote participation in the labour market of the employees who do not have sufficient command of the State language, in regions where the is demand for, different language learning activities are provided with the financial assistance of European Social Fund. A - 122.121 Expand A In the process of implementatiom. mechanisms aimed at Representatives of organizations of national minorites are ensuring consultation consistently involved into consulation proceedings designing with people belonging relevant national policies. Consultative Council of National to national minorities Minorities comprising of more than 40 members works at the and that the Ministry of Culture. Council can express opinion about policies representatives of concerning protection and promotion of cultural life and activities of these minorities national minorities, about preparing cultural and integration policies participate effectively and make relevant proposals to Minister of Culture. Roma in making decisions Integration Council dealing with coordination and consultation of that affect them Roma integration issues and comprising reresentatives of Roma (Cuba); also work at the Ministry of Culture. In 2017 Ministry of Culture launched a Project for developing a national network for promoting integration of Roma. A - 122.122 Continue A In the process of implementation. strengthening the Integration in Estonian society has been one of state's priorities integration with the goal of an integrated and socially cohesive society where programmes of people of different linguistic and cultural backgrounds actively national minorities to participate in society and share democratic values. The objective of ensure their the integration policy is to promote programs to ensure cohesive economic, social and and tolerant society where everyone can feel comfortable and safe cultural rights (Chile); – to work, study, develop their culture, be a full member of the society. Currently the Strategy of Integration and Social Cohesion of Estonia “Integrating Estonia 2020” is being implemented. A - 122.123 Continue A In the process of implementation. its efforts in providing Public services, including social services, economic and cultural migrants and other rights are guaranteed equally to all residents. Education for school- sectors in vulnerable age children is compulsory and is free of charge in general schools situations greater established by the national government and by local authorities. access to health, education and other social services, in the face of an increased number of migrants entering Europe (Philippines); A - 122.124 Work A In the process of implementation. actively to reduce the Currently the main challenge of the state policy is to motivate number of stateless persons with undetermined citizenship to apply for Estonian residents in the citizenship. To this end several legislative changes have been country (Iceland); adopted over the years to facilitate the naturalization procedures, especially for children and elderly. It is important to emphasize, the occurrence of children with undetermined citizenship has stopped, in Estonia the right to acquire automatically Estonian citizenship is guaranteed to all children born in Estonia to stateless parents. A - 122.125 Continue A In the process of implementation. efforts to reduce The process of upgrading is the Citizenship Act, on the basis of statelessness and to which the contract is offered to persons who would like to get facilitate access to Estonian citizenship. The persons can get Estonian language citizenship for long- courses free of charge and, in addition, they will receive a free term residents in study leave of 20 days a year and also scholarship. Estonia (Norway); N - 123.1 Ratify the N /rejected, Recommendation not accepted. Comment: Ratification of the Optional Protocol to noted/ Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on a the Convention on the communications procedure will be considered in the future. Rights of the Child on a communications procedure (Montenegro) (France) (Czech Republic) (Portugal); N - 123.2 Consider N Recommendation not accepted. Comment: Ratification of the the ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on a Optional Protocol to communications procedure will be considered in the future. the Convention on the Rights of the Child on a communications procedure (Slovakia); N - 123.3 Ratify the N Recommendation not accepted. No intention to ratify in the near Optional Protocol to future. the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (France) (Spain) (Portugal); N - 123.4 Consider N Recommendation not accepted. No intention to ratify in the near ratifying the Optional future. Protocol to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (Ghana); N - 123.5 Ratify N Recommendation not accepted. No intention to ratify in the near without reservations future. the Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and opt in to the inquiry and inter-State procedures (Bulgaria); A - 123.6 Ratify the A In the process of implementation. International Preparations to ratify the Convention for the Protection of All Convention for the Persons from Enforced Disappearance are pending. Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance and recognize the competence of the Committee on Enforced Disappearances (in accordance with articles 31 and 32 of this instrument) (France); N - 123.7 Ratify the N Recommendation not accepted. Comment: During the past years, International several legislative changes have been made to the Aliens Act to Convention on the facilitate migration procedures for those labour migrants who add Protection of the value to economy and society and to transpose EU legislation in Rights of All Migrant the field of labour migration. Workers and Members of Their Families (Egypt) (Azerbaijan); N - 123.8 Ratify the N Recommendation not accepted. Comment: During the past years, International several legislative changes have been made to the Aliens Act to Convention on the facilitate migration procedures for those labour migrants who add Protection of the value to economy and society and to transpose EU legislation in Rights of All Migrant the field of labour migration. Workers and Members of Their Families, as previously recommended (Algeria); N - 123.9 Sign and N Recommendation not accepted. Comment: During the past years, ratify the International several legislative changes have been made to the Aliens Act to Convention on the facilitate migration procedures for those labour migrants who add Protection of the value to economy and society and to transpose EU legislation in Rights of All Migrant the field of labour migration. Workers and Members of Their Families (Turkey); N - 123.10 Consider N Recommendation not accepted. Comment: During the past years, the ratification of the several legislative changes have been made to the Aliens Act to International facilitate migration procedures for those labour migrants who add Convention on the value to economy and society and to transpose EU legislation in Protection of the the field of labour migration. Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families (Indonesia); N - 123.11 Move N Recommendation not accepted. Comment: During the past years, towards the several legislative changes have been made to the Aliens Act to ratification of the facilitate migration procedures for those labour migrants who add International value to economy and society and to transpose EU legislation in Convention on the the field of labour migration. Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families (Chile); N - 123.12 Consider N Recommendation not accepted. Comment: During the past years, ratifying the several legislative changes have been made to the Aliens Act to International facilitate migration procedures for those labour migrants who add Convention on the value to economy and society and to transpose EU legislation in Protection of the the field of labour migration. Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families and International Labour Organization Convention No. 189 (Philippines); N - 123.13 Ratify, N Recommendation not accepted. Comments: Concerning the among other International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All international Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families, during the past instruments, the years, several legislative changes have been made to the Aliens International Act to facilitate migration procedures for those labour migrants who Convention on the add value to economy and society and to transpose EU legislation Protection of the in the field of labour migration. Rights of All Migrant Estonia believes that accession to the 1954 and 1961 Conventions Workers and will not provide significant benefits to persons with undetermined Members of Their citizenship.The provisions of the conventions of 1954 and 1961 are Families, the less comprehensive than the rights currently enjoyed by residents Convention relating to of Estonia with undetermined citizenship. the Status of Stateless Persons and the Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness, and continue its efforts to legalize the situation of persons with “undetermined nationality”, guaranteeing their right to nationality (Ecuador); N - 123.14 Consider N Recommendation not accepted. Comment: During the past years, ratifying the several legislative changes have been made to the Aliens Act to International facilitate migration procedures for those labour migrants who add Convention on the value to economy and society and to transpose EU legislation in Protection of the the field of labour migration. Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families (Ghana) (Uruguay); N - 123.15 Consider N Recommendation not accepted. Comment: Estonia believes that ratifying the accession to the 1954 and 1961 Conventions will not provide Convention relating to significant benefits to persons with undetermined citizenship.The the Status of provisions of the conventions of 1954 and 1961 are less Stateless Persons of comprehensive than the rights currently enjoyed by residents of 1954 and the Estonia with undetermined citizenship. Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness of 1961 (Uruguay); N - 123.16 Accede to N Recommendation not accepted. Comment: Estonia believes that the Convention accession to the 1954 and 1961 Conventions will not provide Relating to the Status significant benefits to persons with undetermined citizenship.The of Stateless Persons provisions of the conventions of 1954 and 1961 are less 1954 and the comprehensive than the rights currently enjoyed by residents of Convention on the Estonia with undetermined citizenship. Reduction of Estonia is paying much attention to organizing language courses Statelessness 1961, free of charge to persons with undetermined citizenship or to and ensure that citizens of third countries. language requirements relating to employment are implemented in a fair and objective manner and that the rights of ethnic and linguistic minorities are actively promoted and protected (Ireland); N - 123.17 Ratify the N Recommendation not accepted. Comment: Estonia believes that Convention relating to accession to the 1954 and 1961 Conventions will not provide the Status of significant benefits to persons with undetermined citizenship.The Stateless Persons provisions of the conventions of 1954 and 1961 are less (1954) and the comprehensive than the rights currently enjoyed by residents of Convention on the Estonia with undetermined citizenship. Reduction of Statelessness (1961) (Panama) (Australia); N - 123.18 Ratify the N Recommendation not accepted. Comment: Estonia believes that 1954 Convention on accession to the 1954 Convention will not provide significant the Status of benefits to persons with undetermined citizenship.The provisions Stateless Persons of the convention of 1954 are less comprehensive than the rights (Spain); currently enjoyed by residents of Estonia with undetermined citizenship. N - 123.19 Consider N Recommendation not accepted. Comment: Estonia believes that ratifying the 1961 accession to the 1961 Convention will not provide significant Convention on the benefits to persons with undetermined citizenship. The provisions Reduction of of the convention of 1961 are less comprehensive than the rights Statelessness currently enjoyed by residents of Estonia with undetermined (Croatia); citizenship. A - 123.20 Continue A In the process of implementation. efforts towards Becoming a party to different international instruments, including ratification of human rights conventions, is under constant supervision of the international authorities. Most recently, Estonia ratified the Council of Europe conventions Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against (Morocco); Women and Domestic Violence Convention on 26.10.2017 and it entered into force on 01.02.2018. Estonia ratified on 24.11.2016 Protocol of 2014 to the Forced Labour Convention, 1930 and it has entered into force on 24.11.2017 A - 123.21 Step up its A In the process of implementation. efforts towards the Becoming a party to different international instruments, including ratification of other human rights conventions, is under constant supervision of the international human authorities. Most recently, Estonia ratified the Council of Europe rights treaties that it is Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against not yet a state party Women and Domestic Violence Convention on 26.10.2017 and it (Philippines); entered into force on 01.02.2018. Estonia ratified on 24.11.2016 Protocol of 2014 to the Forced Labour Convention, 1930 and it has entered into force on 24.11.2017 N - 123.22 Continue N Recommendation not accepted. Comments: From 01.01.2019 the efforts for the creation Chancellor of Justice will perform the task of NHRI in accordance of a national human with Paris Principles. rights institution, in The Welfare Development Plan 2016–2023 accordance with (http://www.sm.ee/sites/default/files/content- international editors/eesmargid_ja_tegevused/welfare_development_plan_2016 standards, which -2023.pdf) focuses on the strategic objectives of labour market, contributes to the social protection, gender equality, and equal treatment policies. It preparation of an provides a thorough overview of the challenges, main objectives action plan on social and courses of action. welfare, ensuring the inclusion and equal opportunities for all the population, with special attention to minorities (Ecuador); N - 123.23 Establish a N Recommendation not accepted. Comment: From 01.01.2019 the body (ombudsman, Chancellor of Justice will perform the task of NHRI in accordance commissioner or the with Paris Principles. like) as a prominent institution to protect the rights of minorities and immigrants (Germany); N - 123.24 Establish a N Recommendation not accepted. Comment: From 01.01.2019 the post of an Chancellor of Justice will perform the task of NHRI in accordance Ombudsman on the with Paris Principles. issues of national minorities, as recommended previously (Russian Federation); N - 123.25 Increase N Recommendation not accepted. Comment: Estonia highly the resources appreciates the assistance of Norway in building-up the office of allocated to the the Commissioner. Funding allocated to the Gender Equality and Gender Equality and Equal Treatment Commissioner from the state budget will increase Equal Treatment from 218 394 EUR (including 13 394 EUR transferred from 2017) Commissioner as a to 460 000 in 2019. From 2019 500 000 EUR will be allocated as a matter of priority base funding yearly from state budget. (Norway); See also points 122.36; 122.37; 122.47 N - 123.26 Adopt a N Recommendation not accepted. Comment: Estonia has included national action plan to the principles of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and implement the United Human Rights in its policies on Corporate Social Responsibility Nations Guiding and is planning to establish procedures and a national action plan Principles on based on/in compliance with the OECD Declaration and Decisions Business and Human on International Investment and Multinational Enterprises. Rights (Netherlands); N - 123.27 Develop N Recommendation not accepted. No comments. National Human Rights Indicators as suggested by OHCHR, as an instrument that allows for a more precise and coherent evaluation of its national human rights policies (Portugal); N - 123.28 Stop N Recommendation not accepted. Comment: In addition to courts discrimination in the and labour dispute bodies, the Chancellor of Justice and the area of employment Gender Equality and Equal Treatment Commissioner provide on the grounds of effective remedies to individuals who claim to be victims of ethnic origin and discrimination including on grounds of nationality (ethnic origin) language and adopt with regard to employment, education and other spheres of life. active measures to prosecute such cases in the courts (Russian Federation); A - 123.29 Support A In the process of implementation. fully to the adoption of The strategy of integration and social cohesion “Integrating Estonia the necessary 2020” is aimed at the active participation of individuals with informationeducationa different linguistic and cultural backgrounds in the development of l measures to promote a socially cohesive society. Special measures of supporting racial, ethnic and everyday contacts, communication and involvement in society and religious tolerance, supporting the native language and culture of ethnic minorities are with the emphasis on included in the plan. Human rights and fundamental democratic those characteristics values form an integral part of the education system and are that are results of included in the Program of General Education 2016-2019. natural-historical development (Tajikistan); N - 123.30 Develop a N Recommendation not accepted. No comments. holistic strategy to allow combating racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and other related forms of intolerance (Panama); N - 123.31 Initiate a N Recommendation not accepted. No comments. comprehensive strategy to address manifestation of racism, xenophobia and Islamophobia, especially in view to preventing xenophobic acts (Turkey); A - 123.32 Ban A In the process of implementation. organizations that Legislative proceedings to amend the Penal Code have been encourage and incite initiated. Currently law enforcement authorities apply the national racial discrimination law in conformity with international human rights obligations. (Uzbekistan); A - 123.33 Ban A In the process of implementation. organizations which Legislative proceedings to amend the Penal Code have been promote and instigate initiated. Currently law enforcement authorities apply the national racial discrimination law in conformity with international human rights obligations. and hatred (Russian Federation); A - 123.34 Amend the A In the process of implementation. Criminal Code to Legislative proceedings to amend the Penal Code have been prohibit racist initiated. Currently law enforcement authorities apply the national organizations and law in conformity with international human rights obligations. establish criminal liability for hate speech with racist content and incitement to hatred (Belarus); N - 123.35 Stop the N Recommendation not accepted. Comment: The Chaplaincy of participation of Estonian Defence Forces does conduct a remembrance service to members of the the victims of II World War with prayers for the victims of all sides Estonian armed on 8 May and last weekend of July. The ceremonies have nothing forces in annual so to do with glorifying neither Nazi nor Soviet ideology but called remembrance remembrance of those that gave their lives in II World War. events glorifying the former legionaries of “Waffen SS” and Nazi collaborators (Russian Federation); N - 123.36 Review the N Recommendation not accepted. Comment: from 01.01.2015 the discriminatory Language Inspectorate has no more power to fine employees for linguistic policy, violation of language requirements, the Inspectorate can only including the work of make a prescription. Government and many local governments, as the Language well as some/many employers, organize Estonian language Inspectorates whose courses free of charge to employees or use a system of targets are mainly reimbursement of the cost occurred teachers of Russian The provisions of the Language Law, which require translation to language schools and Estonian and that public officers follow the language law are kindergartens applicable to all foreign languages. (Russian Federation); A - 123.37 Apply A In the process of implementation. aggravating Proceedings of review have been initiated to analyse relevant circumstance in hate- provisions of the Penal Code. motivated crimes as Legislative proceedings to amend the Penal Code have been well as prohibit and initiated. Currently law enforcement authorities apply the national criminalize racist law in conformity with international human rights obligations. organizations, hate speech, incitement to hatred and the dissemination of ideas based on racial superiority and hatred (Egypt); N - 123.38 Legally N Recommendation not accepted. Comment: Registered Partnership recognize marriage Act, legalizing i.a. registered partnership between persons of the between persons of same sex, has entered into force on 01.01.2016. the same sex (Spain); N - 123.39 Ensure the N Recommendation not accepted. Comment: Registered Partnership necessary legislation Act has entered into force on 01.01.2016. is passed to ensure the Registered Partnership Act comes into force (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland); N - 123.40 Adopt the N Recommendation not accepted. Comment: Registered Partnership necessary Act has entered into force on 01.01.2016. implementation legislation for Registered Partnership Act and ensure its full implementation (Netherlands); A - 123.41 Build on A In the process of implementation. Domestic violence constitutes to efforts to address all be a crime punishable under Penal Code. Discovering and forms of violence proceeding cases of domestic violence is one of the priorities of against women by law enforcement authorities. Victims are guaranteed protection and enacting specific laws have access to medical as well as legal services. that prohibit domestic See also points 122.90, 122.92, 122.95. and sexual violence, including intimate partner violence, and by investigating all allegations of violence, prosecuting perpetrators, and ensuring victims are protected and have access to medical and legal services (Canada); N - 123.42 Adopt a N Recommendation not accepted. Comments: no need for a special new law to prohibit law to prohibit trafficking in human beings as the Penal Code trafficking in human already incorporates relevant article (§ 133) criminalizing trafficking beings and increase in human beings See also points 122.98-122.103 protection granted to victims (Bahrain); N - 123.43 Respect N Recommendation not accepted. Comment: relevant legislation the right to vote of all under consideration inmates (Canada); N - 123.44 Consider N Recommendation not accepted. Comment: no need for a specific additional safeguards law as Code of criminal Procedure already contains relevant for minorities in the guarantees. §10 (2) The assistance of an interpreter or translator criminal justice shall be ensured for the participants in a proceeding and the system, namely to parties to a court proceeding who are not proficient in Estonian. introduce guarantees with respect to the right to use a minority language in all stages of the criminal proceedings (Serbia); N - 123.45 Undertake N Recommendation not accepted. Comment: the Law on a review of the Surveillance which provides legal grounds and proceedings for communications issuing permissions for surveillance has been reviewed and surveillance laws, amended, now only the Office of the Public Prosecutor can issue policies and practices permissions for surveillance when requirements and legal with a view to guarantees are observed. upholding the right to privacy in line with international human rights law (Brazil); A - 123.46 Provide A In the process of implementation. protection for the Child protection act § 7 section 1 states explicitly that the natural family as the natural environment for the development and growth of the child is the and fundamental unit family. In addition, under Estonian law, separation of children from of the society (Egypt); family can be only a measure of last resort. Also, in providing alternative care, family-based forms of alternative care are preferred over institutions. In all action concerning children, the best interests of the child prevail. A - 123.47 Take A In the process of implementatiom. measures to ensure Representatives of organizations of national minorites are full participation of all consistently involved into consulation proceedings designing groups of individuals relevant national policies. Consultative Council of National in the political and Minorities comprising of more than 40 members works at the public affairs of the Ministry of Culture. Council can express opinion about policies country (Botswana); concerning protection and promotion of cultural life and activities of national minorities, about preparing cultural and integration policies and make relevant proposals to Minister of Culture. Roma Integration Council dealing with coordination and consultation of Roma integration issues and comprising reresentatives of Roma also work at the Ministry of Culture. In 2017 Ministry of Culture launched a Project for developing a national network for promoting integration of Roma. A - 123.48 Continue A In the process of implementatiom. promoting and Representatives of organizations of national minorites are implementing its consistently involved into consulation proceedings designing programs of social relevant national policies. Consultative Council of National inclusion to make Minorities comprising of more than 40 members works at the citizens’ participation Ministry of Culture. Council can express opinion about policies more active, and in concerning protection and promotion of cultural life and activities of particular the national minorities, about preparing cultural and integration policies participation of and make relevant proposals to Minister of Culture. Roma minorities or excluded Integration Council dealing with coordination and consultation of groups (Nicaragua); Roma integration issues and comprising reresentatives of Roma  also work at the Ministry of Culture. In 2017 Ministry of Culture launched a Project for developing a national network for promoting integration of Roma. Representatives of organisations of people with disabilities were closely involved in preparing the Welfare Development Plan 2016– 2023. The biggest umbrella organisation, the Estonian Chamber of Disabled People, participates in the work of the the Steering Committee of the Development Plan. N - 123.49 Ensure N Recommendation not accepted. No comments. equal representation of the titular and non- titular communities in local self-government bodies (Russian Federation); A - 123.50 Further A In the process of implementation. guarantee the status The strategy of integration and social cohesion “Integrating Estonia and rights of national 2020” is aimed at the active participation of individuals with ethnic and linguistic different linguistic and cultural backgrounds in the development of minorities on the a socially cohesive society. Special measures of supporting legislative and judicial everyday contacts, communication and involvement in society and front as well as in the supporting the native language and culture of ethnic minorities are policy front (China); included in the plan. A - 123.51 Provide the A In the process of implementation. necessary status to Integration in Estonian society has been one of state's priorities languages of with the goal of an integrated and socially cohesive society where minorities and create people of different linguistic and cultural backgrounds actively conditions where participate in society and share democratic values. The objective of minorities do not fear the integration policy is to promote programs to ensure cohesive of discrimination and tolerant society where everyone can feel comfortable and safe (Belarus); – to work, study, develop their culture, be a full member of the society. Currently the Strategy of Integration and Social Cohesion of Estonia “Integrating Estonia 2020” is being implemented. A - 123.52 Fulfil its A The strategy of integration and social cohesion “Integrating Estonia obligations under the 2020” includes specific measure “Promotion of equal treatment on International the labour market”. Activities for promoting equal treatment of the Covenant on staff in public and private sector are implemented under the Economic, Social and measure. In addition, public and private sector organisations with a Cultural Rights so that multilingual staff are supported and people with a native language the Russian-speaking different from Estonian are informed on career opportunities in the linguistic minority fully public sector. The Estonian Unemployment Insurance Fund enjoys the right to provides possibilities for Estonian language learning. equal opportunities in the labour market (Iceland); A - 123.53 Continue A The Parliament has enforced the changes of upgrading the improving reforms to Citizenship Act, on the basis of which the contract is offered to legislation on persons who would like to get Estonian citizenship. The persons citizenship and can get Estonian language courses free of charge and, in addition, nationality, reducing they will receive a free study leave of 20 days a year and also the cost of procedures scholarship. and by making the language test less demanding to the minimum indispensable (Uruguay); N - 123.54 Confer N Recommendation not accepted. Comment: From the 01.01.2016 nationality to all According to the Citizenship Act, Estonian citizenship is stateless minor guaranteed for all children born in Estonia to stateless parents. children, regardless of age or the condition or nationality of their parents (Spain); N - 123.55 Avoid N Recommendation not accepted. Comment: Estonia transposed the detaining asylum grounds for detention provided in Article 8 of the Directive seekers and ensure 2013/33/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council laying all asylum seekers the down standards for the reception of applicants for international right to lodge asylum protection (hereinafter Reception Conditions Directive). applications at border- The current practice is that an asylum seeker may be crossing points and in accommodated in the offices of the Police and Borderguard Board transit zones (Brazil). for longer than 48 hours only if it is necessary for the performance of acts in proceedings. Accommodation for longer than 48 hours requires a court’s permission. According the court decision the maximum detention period for the applicant for international protection is 2 months. Prolonging of the detention period can be applied from the court if it is motivated by appropriate evidence and threat of absconding.  Justiitsministeerium Haridus- ja Teadusministeerium Kaitseministeerium Kultuuriministeerium 22.11.2018 nr 15.2-4/4714-1 Majandus- ja Kommunikatsiooniministeerium Rahandusministeerium Siseministeerium Sotsiaalministeerium ÜRO inimõiguste perioodilise ülevaatuse Eesti vahearuande kooskõlastamine Austatud kolleeg Välisministeerium esitab kooskõlastamiseks ÜRO inimõiguste perioodilise ülevaatuse (Universal Periodic Review, UPR) Eesti vahearuande. Vahearuanne sisaldab ülevaadet ÜRO Inimõiguste Nõukogus 2016. aastal Eestile tehtud soovituste täitmisest. Välisministeerium tänab kõiki ministeeriume, kes andsid olulise panuse vahearuande koostamisse. Vastused riikide tehtud soovitustele on Välisministeerium vormistanud tabelina ning mahupiirangu tõttu ei sisalda vastused kogu informatsiooni, mida asjaomased ministeeriumid esitasid. Pikemalt on võimalik anda ülevaade Eesti edusammudest ja soovituste täitmisest Eesti korralise aruande esitamise käigus 2020. aastal. Välisministeerium palub, et ministeeriumid vaataks üle nende pädevusse kuuluvate soovituste täitmiseks koostatud vastused ning vajadusel täiendaksid või parandaksid tabelis esitatud informatsiooni. Vahearuanne saadetakse teadmiseks ja vajadusel arvamuse andmiseks õiguskantslerile ja võrdõigusvolinikule. Välisministeerium palub tagasisidet hiljemalt 10.12.2018, kuna kavatseme vahearuande ÜRO-le esitada 2018. aasta detsembris. Lugupidamisega (allkirjastatud digitaalselt) Rainer Saks Kantsler Lisa: ÜRO inimõiguste perioodilise ülevaatuse Eesti vahearuanne 43 lehel Mai Hion +372 637 7413 [email protected] Islandi väljak 1 / 15049 Tallinn / +372 637 7000 / [email protected] / www.vm.ee / Registrikood 70002526