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Universal Periodical Review of Georgia – 26 January 2021 – Intervention by the delegation of Estonia

Estonia warmly welcomes the delegation of Georgia to the UPR’s 37th session. Estonia commends the steps taken by Georgia to reform its legislation and judicial system and to implement the...

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Universal Periodical Review of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar – 25 January 2021 – Intervention by the delegation of Estonia

Estonia welcomes the delegation of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar to the UPR’s 37th session. While Estonia notes Myanmar’s good cooperation with the UN Secretary General’s Special Envoy,...

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Universal Periodic Review of the Sultanate of Oman –  21 January, 2021 – Intervention by the delegation of Estonia

Estonia welcomes the delegation of the Sultanate of Oman to its third UPR. We welcome Oman fulfilling its commitment made during the last cycle of its UPR and acceding to...

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Universal Periodical Review of the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal – 21 January 2021 – Intervention by the delegation of Estonia

Estonia welcomes the delegation of the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal. We note positively the improvements made in the Nepalese legal framework and understands the challenging circumstances the country faces...

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Universal Periodical Review of the Commonwealth of Australia – 20 January 2021 – Intervention by the delegation of Estonia

Estonia warmly welcomes the delegation of the Commonwealth of Australia to its third UPR. Estonia commends Australia for its contribution to the promotion and protection of human rights both in...

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Universal Periodic Review of LEBANON – 18 January 2021 – Intervention by the delegation of Estonia

Estonia warmly welcomes the delegation of the Lebanese Republic to the UPR 37th session. Estonia is concerned about the challenges that Lebanon faces today. Unfortunately, the spread of Covid-19 and...

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UN Human Rights Council – Interactive Dialogue on High Commissioner report on Ukraine – 18 December 2020, Intervention by ESTONIA

Madam President, Estonia aligns itself with the statement by the EU. Ukraine is facing serious challenges because of COVID-crises. The main security and humanitarian problem, however, remains the ongoing military...

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UNITED NATIONS HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL – Oral update by the UN High Commissioner on Belarus – 4 December 2020 – Estonian Intervention

Madame President, Estonia thanks the UN High Commissioner for her update on the human rights situation in Belarus. Every Sunday, for nearly four months now, we are waiting with bated...

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Universal Periodic Review of the State of Libya –  11 November 2020 – Intervention by the delegation of Estonia

Estonia welcomes the delegation of the State of Libya to the UPR. We thank the State of Libya for their work in preparing the report and for the additional information...

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Universal Periodical Review of the Marshall Islands – 9 November 2020 – Intervention by the delegation of Estonia

Estonia welcomes the delegation of the Republic of the Marshall Islands to the UPR. We thank the Marshall Islands for their work in preparing the report and for the additional...

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