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On October 15-16, ombudspersons and their advisors from 18 countries visited Estonia to discuss artificial intelligence and human rights topics.
This year's annual human rights conference's theme was war, dictatorship and human rights. Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise interviewed professor of international relations Nina L. Hrushtshova and Nobel Peace Prize laureate and editor-in-chief of Novaya Gazeta Dmitry Muratov in the discussion group "For the sake of Russia...".
Social issues in Estonia often fail to resonate with those who lack personal experience in the field. For example, local election programs frequently omit even a mention of social topics and promises related to social policy are rarely the ones that shift power dynamics or attract votes in Toompea. How can this be changed? Why is this change important? Where does the journey toward becoming an informed, considerate, and inclusive citizen begin?
On June 28, 2022, the 30th anniversary of the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia was celebrated at the Office of the Chancellor of Justice.
The Office of the Chancellor of Justice, in cooperation with the Ministry of Justice, organized a training course "Children of Parents in Prison: Their Rights and Needs" for prison officers, probation officers, specialists working in the field of child protection, and policymakers.
The conference dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the re-independent Estonian judicial system discussed the developments in the judicial system to date and discussed what reforms Estonia still needs.
Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise participated in the Evening of the Created Word at Jaani Church in Tallinn. Janek Mäggi moderated the discussion.
The Chancellor of Justice had a conversation with the editor-in-chief of the Novaya Gazeta newspaper and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Dmitry Muratov. The conversation took place on February 11, 2022, at the Swissotel Conference Center and was organized by the Estonian Institute of Human Rights.
Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise participated in a discussion on good electoral practices alongside Minister of Education and Research Liina Kersna, Chairperson of the Board of the Estonian School Student Councils' Union Kristin Pintson, and Quality Manager of the Estonian Association of Open Youth Centres Kerli Kõiv.
The terms extremism and radicalism are frequently used in today’s political debate. Both words actually describe an attitude toward someone or something. Extremism refers to being at the edge or periphery, while radicalism originates from the Latin word radix, meaning root. It signifies an attitude striving to reach the root cause or foundation. In this sense, the concepts are opposites. Yet, they are often conflated.