Home Daughters ( et, Kodutütred) is a patriotic youth
paramilitary
A paramilitary is an organization whose structure, tactics, training, subculture, and (often) function are similar to those of a professional military, but is not part of a country's official or legitimate armed forces. Paramilitary units carr ...
organization in Estonia, established in 1932 at
Estonian Defence League.
It is not a defence organisation.
In 1939, there were registered 19,601 Home Daughters.
In 1940, the organisation was eliminated due to the
Soviet occupation of Estonia.
In 1991, the organisation was re-established after the restoration of Estonian independence.
In 2021, there were registered ~4500 Home Daughters.
Leaders ( et, peavanemad):
* 1933-1940 Salme Pruuden
* 1992-1999 Maret Lepik
* 1999-2002 Anne Eenpalu
* 2002-2018 Angelika Naris
* 2018-... Ave Proos
See also
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Scouting and Guiding in Estonia
The Scout and Guide movement in Estonia is served by
* Eesti Gaidide Liit, member of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts
* Eesti Skautide Ühing, member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement
In addition, there are yo ...
References
External links
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Youth organizations based in Estonia
1932 establishments in Estonia
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