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Kersti Kaljulaid served as the President of the Republic of Estonia from 2016-2021. During her time in office, she made her presence felt in both her homeland and the international arena.

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The President Kaljulaid Foundation is looking for solutions to intimate partner violence (IPV) in Estonia, and convened expert groups to map out possible solutions.
&#8220;Experts in intimate partner violence know we&#8217;re up against more challenges than there are problem solvers and time to address them. Yet, all experts are brimming with ideas,&#8221; noted President Kersti Kaljulaid after meeting with the second panel of specialists.
&#8220;So, what exactly should we tackle in Estonia in the near future, aiming for fewer instances of intimate partner violence and healthier human relationships? Many dedicated individuals in Estonia have grappled with this complex issue for years, some for decades. We&#8217;re now making a concerted effort to pool their wisdom,&#8221; Kaljulaid clarified.
Hannaliisa Uusma, director of the Foundation&#8217;s IPV field, remarked that the project has garnered significant interest from experts. &#8220;Representatives from media, government ministries, the sports sector, law enforcement, healthcare, various businesses, educational institutions, and a host of non-profit organizations have all shown a heartfelt commitment to reducing IPV in Estonia and making assistance more accessible,&#8221; said Uusma.
The President Kaljulaid Foundation is a non-profit entity founded to promote democracy, digital culture, and the respect for human rights and freedoms, both in Estonia and on a global scale.
The brainstorming sessions were attended by:
Good Deed Foundation 
Estonian Midwives Association 
Responsible Business Forum 
Estonian HR Society 
TALTECH Institute of Business Management 
NGO Child Protection Union 
Pärnu Women&#8217;s Support Centre 
Estonian Women’s Shelters Union 
Feministry 
NGO Children in Intimate Partner Violence 
Estonian Chamber of Disabled People 
Peaasi.ee 
Estonian Anti-Doping and Sports Ethics Foundation 
LHV 
Tallink 
Journalists Kärt Anvelt, Laura Mallene, Keiu Virro 
Ministry of Social Affairs 
Ministry of Justice 
Police and Border Guard Board 
Office of the Prosecutor General 
Viru District Prosecutor&#8217;s Office 
Social Insurance Board, Victim Support 
Tartu Department of Social Welfare and Health 
Tallinn City Government 
Tartu University Hospital 
Women&#8217;s Support and Information Centre 
IKEA 
Estonian LGBT Association

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Hannaliisa Uusma is the inaugural head of intimate partner violence prevention at the President Kaljulaid Foundation.
The pervasive issue of domestic violence in Estonia affects each and every Estonian, making it a collective problem that urgently demands our attention. Here at the President Kaljulaid Foundation, our objective is to significantly curtail intimate partner violence and inspire commitment at every level—individuals, grassroots initiatives, and both public and private sectors.
A startling 64% of Estonian women have experienced physical violence in their homes, far exceeding the European average of 35%, as reported by the Ministry of Justice. Yet, public opinion polls suggest that the majority of Estonians consider domestic violence to be a private family matter.
We beg to differ. Supporting society&#8217;s vulnerable populations constitutes one of the President Kaljulaid Foundation&#8217;s core pillars. We aim to amplify civic engagement on the topic of intimate partner violence, while unlocking the untapped potential of the private sector.
Hannaliisa boasts a wealth of experience in addressing this issue, a fact well-known to experts in the field. Among her notable achievements, she led a 2016 initiative at the Social Insurance Board to broaden the reach of the MARAC model (Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conferences)—a system developed in the United Kingdom and widely adopted in Finland that identifies high-risk victims and coordinates multi-disciplinary protective measures. Two years ago, Hannaliisa was honored with a violence prevention award.

Hannaliisa Uusma: the inaugural head of intimate partner violence prevention at PKF

President Kersti Kaljulaid, at the request of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, has taken up the task of leading a high-level UN panel on the teaching profession, along with the former President of Trinidad and Tobago, Paula-Mae Weekes. The initiative&#8217;s goal is to propose measures to reduce the global teacher shortage and ensure adequate preparation in today&#8217;s world.
&#8220;Education has been hit by one crisis after another. Demographic processes, the coronavirus pandemic, the consequences of climate change, and wars have reduced the availability of education and made the teaching profession even more complex. In different ways in different places, but the end goal is the same everywhere,&#8221; explained President Kersti Kaljulaid about the background of the panel. &#8220;There is a shortage of teachers everywhere, and we are increasingly seeing that the previous preparation and skills of teachers do not meet the challenges of the 21st century.&#8221;
The panel collects and offers recommendations on how to ensure a highly trained, qualified, and well-supported teacher for every learner. The panel&#8217;s report, to be submitted by the end of November this year, contributes to broader efforts to achieve Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4 in preparation for the 2024 Summit of the Future, and helps promote follow-up measures of the Education Transformation Summit. In addition to the leaders, the panel has 15+3 members. The list of members can be viewed here: <a href="https://press.un.org/en/2023/sga2211.doc.htm">https://press.un.org/en/2023/sga2211.doc.htm</a>.
The panel&#8217;s work is supported by the joint secretariat of the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the International Labour Organization (ILO).
At the same time, President Kaljulaid&#8217;s two-year role as the Global Advocate of the United Nations Secretary-General for Every Woman Every Child comes to an end.

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PKF looking for solutions to intimate partner violence with expert group

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Kersti Kaljulaid served as the President of the Republic of Estonia from 2016-2021. During her time in office, she made her presence felt in both her homeland and the international arena.

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