#UNSpecialProcedures

From Presidential Veto to Supreme Court Review: Estonia’s Constitutional Test between Security and Religious Liberty

Between early 2024 and late 2025, Estonia has undergone a profound constitutional and human rights examination concerning its amendments to the Law on Churches and Congregations . The legislative and judicial developments surrounding this law reflect an ongoing struggle to reconcile national security imperatives with the preservation of fundamental freedoms, particularly freedom of religion and association. This debate—articulated through presidential interventions, parliamen

Oct 1512 min read

🕊️ JPTi Welcomes Presidential Veto in Estonia and Calls for Restoration of Metropolitan Evgenii’s Rights

On 3 July 2025 , the President of the Republic of Estonia, H.E. Alar Karis , exercised his second constitutional veto against the...

Jul 42 min read

JPTi Calls for Urgent Action on Estonia’s Religious Freedom Legislation

🕊️ On 19 June 2025, Justice pour Tous Internationale (JPTi) submitted its Third Supplementary Communication to the United Nations...

Jun 191 min read

JPTi Submits Complaint to UN on Arbitrary Detention of Estonian Human Rights Defender, Mr. Sergei Seredenko

Justice pour Tous Internationale (JPTi) has submitted a formal legal complaint to multiple Special Procedures mandate holders of the United Nations Human Rights Council, raising urgent concerns over the arbitrary detention of Mr. Sergei Seredenko in Estonia.

Apr 222 min read

📢 UK Government Fails to Justify Counter-Terrorism Measures Targeting Journalists and Human Rights Defenders

On 9 February 2025 , Justice pour Tous Internationale (JPTi) published its formal reaction to the United Kingdom Government’s reply to UN...

Feb 92 min read