Initiatives
Initiatives launched by the Office of the Chancellor of Justice, undertaken in collaboration with other organisations or supported under the patronage of Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise.
The Estonian Language Institute (EKI) invites people to recognize and honour those individuals, companies, and organizations that value the beauty of the Estonian language and whose societal messages are clear and understandable through the "Selge sõnum" ("Clear Message") competition. Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise has been an advocate for clear language and the patron of the "Selge sõnum" competition since 2017.
The Office of the Chancellor of Justice has prepared the book "Human Rights", which is the first comprehensive collection in Estonian on the subject of human rights. The editor-in-chief of the book is Liiri Oja, PhD, Head of the Human Rights Department of the Office of the Chancellor of Justice.
Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise participated in the exhibition "One Language - Many Stories" organized by the German Embassy and spoke about what the German language has given her.
What does the rule of law or the principle of equal treatment mean in practice? How can we be sure that everyone's rights enshrined in the Constitution are protected? Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise, Legal Advisor to the President of the Republic Hent Kalmo and Attorney-at-Law Paul Keres discussed these and many other questions. The discussion was moderated by Eva Ladva, media literacy specialist at the National Library.
Annika Haas is a world-class documentary photographer, who can be described as a woman who does things with her heart, as the title of the same exhibition suggests. Her work reflects understanding and respect for the values of others, and she strives to unite society with her projects.
Pablisher Juura published video clips with the authors of various legal publications on its YouTube channel. Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise and Legal Advisor to the President of the Republic Hent Kalmo also took the floor.
We can all ask "WHERE DO YOU KNOW?", whether in an election debate or everyday conversations with a neighbour. However, journalists, opinion leaders and debate moderators have a greater opportunity and obligation to ask decision-makers questions.
The National Audit Office and the Chancellor of Justice created the Estonian e-state charter, which the users of public services can check to see which rights they have when communicating with the agencies in the e-state and make sure that they have been followed.
The charter also allows each agency to review their operations easily and systematically and to set clear and easy-to-measure goals establishing administrative procedures that focus more on citizens.
The Young Election Watchdogs project was initiated by the Chancellor of Justice in collaboration with the Estonian National Youth Council, the Estonian School Student Councils' Union, and the Estonian Network of Nonprofit Organizations. The project organizers introduced the election process to several hundred young people and provided explanations regarding election campaigning.
In the film, produced for the 25th anniversary of the constitutional referendum, the birth and development of our constitution are commented on by its creators, as well as legal practitioners and theorists, former and current top Estonian politicians, and representatives of constitutional institutions.
From September 4, 2016, to October 28, 2018, Kuku Radio aired the program "Law and Justice", where Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise examined life in Estonia in light of the Constitution. The program discussed with distinguished guests why things are the way they are, and if the Constitution requires better, how things could be better.
At the end of 2015, the Chancellor of Justice launched a series of short talks aimed at dissecting power in all its possible manifestations. In addition to the Chancellor of Justice's office, the Chancellor's closest partners from the Riigikogu, institutions exercising public power, the private sector and civil society are expected to attend the lectures.
The “Let’s Talk Young!” project, initiated by the European Network of Ombudsmen for Children (ENOC), aims to give children and young people the opportunity to have their say on issues that affect them. Each year, the project focuses on a different topic. The Department of Children's and Youth Rights of the Office of the Chancellor of Justice has participated in several activities organised within the framework of the project in cooperation with young people.
The "With and for Children" award thanked and recognized people and organizations whose new initiatives or long-term activities have positively impacted the well-being of children and families in local life or at the national level. The award was presented in 2014-2023.
Since 2011, Just Film has had a special program on children's rights, prepared in cooperation with Just Film, the Office of the Chancellor of Justice, the Ministry of Justice, the Estonian Child Welfare Union, and the Social Insurance Board.