In its concluding observations, CEDAW expressed satisfaction that Estonia has made considerable improvements in combating violence against women, noting as examples the creation of a sociological database of the scale and scope of violence against women as well as the creation of a large-scale project aimed at improving cooperation between the police and social workers with regard to prevention activities and assistance to victims.According to the report, a government action plan for "mitigation and prevention of violence against women was being formulated and included as objectives convincing the public of the danger of violence against women; improving legislation; raising the capacity of police; introducing a victim-centred approach; and increasing inter-agency cooperation."CEDAW urged the Estonian government to include a definition of discrimination against women in the Constitution and national legislation.It also suggested the adoption of the Draft Gender Equality Act.CEDAW urged the government to address violence against women, and in particular, domestic violence.It recommended that the government introduce a specific law to prohibit domestic violence and ensure the availability of exclusion orders and access to legal aid.CEDAW also recommended that Estonia adopt and implement legislation on trafficking; increase collaboration with other countries who had trafficking problems; and create social support and reintegration programs for victims of prostitution and trafficking.
