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- Reform of the EU pharmaceutical legislation got a green light from Estonian Government
23.10.2023
On October 19, the Estonian Government endorsed the European Commission's initiative to revamp the pharmaceutical regulation in the EU. This modernisation seeks to catalyse innovation in areas of…
- Mental Health Simulation Exercise attracts crisis specialists from 35 countries to Estonia
19.09.2023
From Tuesday to Friday, 19th to 22nd September, an international simulation exercise titled “Building Better Before” is set to bring crisis sector specialists from 35 countries worldwide to Estonia…
- First Papageno Media Award winner announced in Estonia
12.09.2023
On September 10th, Suicide Prevention Day, the Estonian Young Journalists Association (ENAS) and the Estonian Ministry of Social Affairs (SOM) awarded the Papageno Media Award for the first time. The…
- Papageno Media Award: Journalism Preserves Life
02.08.2023
The Estonian Ministry of Social Affairs (SOM) and the Estonian Association of Young Journalists (ENAS) present the Papageno Media Award in Estonia, which recognizes the best article, radio program,…
- Marriage equality enacted in Estonia
14.07.2023
The Estonian government has survived a vote of no confidence in the Riigikogu tied to amendments to the Family Law Act and related legislation which will lead to the introduction of marriage equality…
- Experts will discuss psychosocial support in crisis situations at a meeting in Tallinn
02.06.2023
Today and tomorrow, on June 1 and 2, the Ministry of Social Affairs is hosting an international conference in Tallinn, focusing on mental health care and psychosocial support in crisis situations.
- Riisalo: After the war, Ukraine will need support to create a modern and inclusive system for the protection of children's rights
02.06.2023
Today, Signe Riisalo, Minister of Social Protection, participated in a meeting addressing the support needed for children who have fled from the war in Ukraine. This significant gathering took place…
- Study: to ensure accessibility of mental health care in Estonia, a single national coordinating body should be established
04.04.2023
Today, the Ministry of Social Affairs presented the results of an analysis of the step-by-step support system for mental health care practiced in other countries. In addition, experts discussed the…
- New Food Card System: A Game Changer for Those in Need in Harju and Raplamaa
22.03.2023
Starting from April 24th, the Ministry of Social Affairs and Rimi Eesti Food AS will be testing an innovative food card system in Harju and Raplamaa, replacing the distribution of purchased food aid…
- Study: The Ukrainian war refugee in Estonia has the face of a young, healthy and highly educated woman
22.02.2023
Presented today, the study conducted by the University of Tartu’s Centre for Applied Social Sciences (CASS) and the think tank Praxis helps to map the needs of the Ukrainian war refugees who arrived…