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For years now, society has been pulled apart both by those who shout and wave their fists, and by those who call themselves liberal and caring. Both sides — perhaps without even realising it — are in effect denying the rule of law that protects human rights. Denying a state where political gain is not pursued by fuelling baseless hostility against independent institutions and impartial officials; where a person can only be declared guilty by a court, based on evidence; where people can disagree respectfully.
Every person has value. No one should be pushed aside because of their physical or mental differences. It is neither right, nor fair, nor wise.
On 29 October, Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise and her advisers met with Maarja Krais-Leosk, CEO of the Estonian Chamber of Disabled People, to discuss the Chamber’s petition concerning the right to education for children with special needs.
On 29 October 2025, the Office of the Chancellor of Justice hosted an international seminar addressing the spread of extremist attitudes toward gender roles among young people. The discussion focused on concerns that such views may endanger gender equality and social cohesion.
Although the pressure to widely deploy artificial intelligence is high, state authorities must not base their decisions on the tempting possibilities of technology but must first and foremost ensure the protection of fundamental rights, says Liiri Oja, Senior Adviser at the Office of the Chancellor of Justice.
This week, Margit Sarv, Head of the NHRI Unit at the Office of the Chancellor of Justice, is taking part in the European Network of National Human Rights Institutions (ENNHRI) Forum in Brussels, where she is moderating a discussion focused on the role of artificial intelligence in the work of human rights institutions.
On August 14, the ninth of twelve meetings dedicated to the development of Southeast Estonia took place in the village of Karula, Valga County. This time, the focus was on the region’s future opportunities. Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise, President of Eesti Pank Madis Müller, Auditor General Janar Holm, and Chancellor of the Ministry of Defence Kaimo Kuusk presented their vision for the future of Southeast Estonia, covering questions of law and justice, access to capital, economic development, competitiveness, security, and national defense. Twenty top leaders and decision-makers from business, law enforcement, the banking sector, education, science, and other fields participated in the meeting.
Today, the Chancellor of Justice was visited by the Ukrainian Parliamentary Ombudsman, Dmytro Lubinets, together with a delegation of members of the Ukrainian Parliament. During the meeting, the complex work of the Ukrainian Ombudsman in wartime conditions was discussed.
On April 19, the Chancellor of Justice, Ülle Madise, published an article titled "The Monopoly on Violence" in the special edition "Guides to Meaning" of the newspaper Postimees.
The Estonian Chancellor of Justice has received, for the second time, the highest level of accreditation — A-status — as a national human rights institution, recognizing its continued independence and effectiveness in promoting and protecting human rights.
On 8 April, Chancellor of Justice of Estonia Ülle Madise participated in the conference "45th Anniversary of the Ombudsman of the Lazio Region" in Rome, at the invitation of Marino Fardelli, Ombudsman of the Lazio Region. She delivered a speech on the topic of artificial intelligence.
The opportunities are clear — technology allows us to process vast amounts of data, automate tasks, and improve efficiency. However, we must also remain aware of the risks, especially concerning the rule of law, fundamental rights, and human dignity.
Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise has sent an opinion to the Riigikogu regarding the draft amendment to the Political Parties Act, requesting consideration of the abolition of the ban on donations from legal entities.
AI is rapidly reshaping our societies. The opportunities are clear — technology allows us to process vast amounts of data, automate tasks, and improve efficiency. However, we must also remain aware of the risks, especially concerning the rule of law, fundamental rights, and human dignity.
Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise participated in a high-level conference in Strasbourg on March 27–28, where discussions focused on the challenges facing the rule of law and the opportunities and risks of the digital age.
On January 27, the magazine Edasi published an article by Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise titled "On the Possibility of Good Agreements." The article is available only in Estonian.
Liisi Uder, Head of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at the Office of the Chancellor of Justice, spoke on ERR’s program "Pealtnägija" about the Chancellor's position regarding the exclusion of the choir of persons with disabilities from the Song Festival.