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September 16, 2016

Estonia Should Step In To Protect Children In War Zones

Estonia has again begun a new academic year. But what can Estonia do to help students in other countries who won’t be so lucky?

Children's Rights

September 16, 2016 Commentary

Estonia Should Step In To Protect Children In War Zones

Bede Sheppard
Deputy Director, Children's Rights Division

Published In: Eesti Päevaleht
Education

This submission highlights concerns about Estonia’s compliance with its international human rights obligations. It focuses on the persistent problem of statelessness, restrictions on the use of Russian language in education for the Russian-speaking minority, LGBT rights and the rights of refugees and asylum seekers.

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