Aet sadly passed away on 14 October 2026. She was the ECRI member in respect of Estonia since 2023. “Since joining ECRI in January 2023, she brought to our work knowledge, integrity and a steadfast commitment to equality and human dignity”, stated Bertil Cottier, Chair of ECRI. “Our thoughts are with all those who worked alongside Aet, first and foremost the staff of the Estonian Institute of Human Rights“, he went on to say.