Geneva

Strengthening the role of women in peace and multilateralism

In the context of the International Women’s Day and the League of Nations Centenary commemorations Parallel Event: Strengthening the role of women in peace and multilateralism Thank you very much...

Estonia emphasized the importance of women`s role in women, peace and security agenda

UN Human Rights Council 40th Session

UN Human Rights Council 40th Session Item 3: Clustered ID with the SR on the rights of persons with disabilities and the independent expert on the enjoyment of human rights...

UN Human Rights Council 40th Session

UN Human Rights Council 40th Session Item 3: Individual ID with the SR on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism 1st March 2019...

UN Human Rights Council 40th Session

UN Human Rights Council 40th Session Item 3: Clustered ID with the SR on the situation of human rights defenders and the SR on torture and other cruel, inhuman or...

High Level Segment of the 40th Session of the UN Human Rights

Statement by Mr Paul Teesalu, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Estonia High Level Segment of the 40th Session of the UN Human Rights Council Geneva, 26 February 2019 Mr...

High-Level Pledging Event for the Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen

The four-year conflict in Yemen has resulted in the worst humanitarian crisis accompanied with wide-scale displacement, famine and human suffering which cannot be ignored.

4th International Pledging Conference for the Implementation of the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention

4th International Pledging Conference for the Implementation of the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention Geneva, 26 February 2019 Statement by Estonia Mr. President, Estonia warmly welcomes your initiative for convening the...

High Level Segment of the 2019 Plenary Session of the Conference on Disarmament

Statement by H.E. Mr. Paul Teesalu Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Estonia: At the outset, let me congratulate you on assuming the Presidency of the Conference on Disarmament (CD). You can count on my delegation´s full support. I would also like to extend my best wishes to other Presidents of the 2019 session.

Universal Periodic Review of Eritrea

Estonia notes positively the progress achieved on the right to education and the steps taken towards promoting gender equality, including by abolishing discriminatory practices against women and girls (notably FGM and early marriages).