What is civic participation?
Civic participation is the participation of citizens, groups, and non-governmental organisations in addressing issues of public concern through different means. It can be both directly and indirectly linked to decision-making, and is not limited to any particular kind of participation.
Civic participation is closely intertwined with democracy and human rights. Continuous input is required from the public for a democracy to develop. Such input must also be in harmony with human rights standards governing the role of the individual in the civic space. It is for this reason that civic participation and the manner in which it is implemented is becoming increasingly more important over time.
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The Constitution of the Republic of Estonia
In force as of 03 July 1992
Articles 12, 45-48, 56
Articles 12, 45-48, 56
European Convention on Human Rights
In force for Estonia as of 16 April 1996
Articles 10, 11, 14, Protocol 1 Article 3
Articles 10, 11, 14, Protocol 1 Article 3
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
In force for Estonia as of 21 January 1992
Articles 19-22, 25-26
Articles 19-22, 25-26
Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union
In force as of 1 December 2009
Articles 11-12, 20, 39-41, 44
Articles 11-12, 20, 39-41, 44
International Covenant of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
In force for Estonia as of 21 January 1992
Article 8
Article 8
Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women
In force for Estonia as of 20 October 1991
Articles 7 and 8
Articles 7 and 8
International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination
In force for Estonia as of 20 October 1991
Article 5(c)
Article 5(c)
Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
In force for Estonia as of 30 May 2012
Article 29
Article 29
Human Rights Guide
A European platform for human rights education
