The aim of the Advisory Committee on Human Rights is to advise the Chancellor of Justice on the protection and promotion of human rights.
50 people from various walks of life from all over Estonia were elected to the committee in a public competition. Among the members of the committee are experts in equal treatment, the rights of persons with disabilities, children's rights, violence prevention, healthcare, genetic technology, medical ethics, architecture, personal data protection, freedom of religion, environmental protection, and other fields.
The Advisory Committee is elected for four years and it usually meets twice a year.
The members of the new Advisory Committee on Human Rights are Aet Kukk, Alar Aab, Aleksander Jalasto, Andres Lehtmets, Anne Haller, Anne Raadik, Anneli Soo, Ats Mattias Tamm, Edgar-Arnold Kiur, Eduard Maron, Eha Reitelmann, Elen Kirt, Grete Maria Neppo, Gretel Murd, Hanah Lahe, Heidi Paabort, Helen Orav-Kotta, Helika Saar, Hille Raud, Indrek Kaing, Inge Talts, Ivan Sergejev, Janek Maat, Jelena Pipper, Kadi Viik, Kadri Vare, Kai Haldre, Kai Part, Karmen Koppel, Kiira Gornischeff, Kristi Rekand, Liina Kanter, Mart Susi, Mats Volberg, Merike Värik, Meris Velling, Nele Nisu, Pille Kaljurand, Piret Aus, Piret Visnapuu-Bernadt, Priit Kasepalu, Reigo Reppo, Rein Lang, Ringo Ringvee, Roger Tibar, Sven Kõllamets, Tambet Laasik, Toomas Toomsoo, Vaike Pähn, Vivian Jõemets.
The first composition of the Advisory Committee on Human Rights operated in 2019-2023. In cooperation with the members of the committee, several initiatives were born in the fields of children's rights, law enforcement, environmental protection, and other areas.