A/HRC/48/7 10. Estonia highlighted its role in the Security Council, where it had underlined the notion of rules-based international order and compliance with international law, including international humanitarian law and international human rights law. It considered conflict prevention to be an essential part of the Security Council’s activities, and further considered human rights violations to be an early warning sign of potential conflict. Estonia supported better information exchange between the Security Council and the Human Rights Council, the special procedures and OHCHR. 11. As a member of the Security Council, Estonia considered it a priority to advance towards the full, equal and meaningful participation of women in all conflict resolution stages and end the impunity concerning sexual violence in conflicts. It also highlighted that the fight against impunity and the pursuit of justice were essential components of sustainable peace, security and reconciliation. 12. Estonia underscored that it was an active supporter of the role and mandate of the International Criminal Court and of the Court’s independence and impartiality when fulfilling its mandate. Estonia also pointed to its long-term support of the work of the Court’s Trust Fund for Victims. 13. Estonia indicated that it did not have a special national mechanism for implementation and follow-up of recommendations; however, it undertook a coordinated effort with different ministries, agencies and stakeholders to implement the recommendations and voluntary commitments. 14. Estonia underlined the entering into force of the Council of Europe Convention on Access to Official Documents in the country in December 2020, recognizing a general right to access official documents held by public authorities. It also highlighted Protocol No. 15 amending the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, to maintain the effectiveness of the European Court of Human Rights. 15. Estonia reported that it took an important step by assigning the Chancellor of Justice the functions of the national human rights institution in 2019. The institution received an “A” status accreditation by the Sub-Committee on Accreditation of the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions. The delegation indicated that Estonia did not need an additional institution specialized in protecting the rights of persons belonging to minorities or immigrants. Estonia had established a position for a special human rights and migration representative in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and positions for special representatives on cybersecurity and climate and energy policy. 16. The delegation stated that the Government had approved the first-ever action plan on human rights diplomacy. The human rights diplomacy of Estonia had been consistent for decades, focusing on: protecting the rights of women, children and indigenous peoples; protecting freedom of speech and expression, including online; upholding the principles of civil society, the rule of law and democracy; and fighting impunity. Estonia added that, as the area of human rights was constantly developing, the action plan also included new focus areas, such as those concerning technological solutions and human rights. 17. Another element of the plan of action was media freedom. The delegation highlighted the important role of the Media Freedom Coalition on the protection of journalists, freedom of expression online and offline and the fight against disinformation. 18. Estonia expressed its commitment to helping find an optimal way to address the challenges posed by new technologies and indicated that special attention in development cooperation projects were devoted to assisting States to enhance their cybersecurity and good governance. Estonia indicated it was a firm believer in the advantages of a digital society and e-Government, which included greater protection of human rights, such as access to justice; greater transparency in decision-making processes; a healthier democracy; and greater protection of the rule of law. 19. In addition, Estonia adopted consecutive action plans for the implementation of Security Council resolution 1325 (2000), on women, peace and security. Estonia has been a long-standing supporter of the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN-Women) and the Special Representative of the SecretaryGeneral on Sexual Violence in Conflict. 3