Latvia's definitions and concepts of anti-discrimination (see box) do not protect victims of nationality discrimination in many fields of daily life. Nevertheless, everyone on the population register - including non-nationals - is protected from discrimination in healthcare. In education, those with non-citizen passports and long-term residence permits - but not all non-nationals - are covered. Latvian anti-discrimination law is enforced (see box) by the National Human Rights Office, which has an expansive mandate, legal standing and set of powers. However, it cannot lead its own investigations or enforce its findings. Furthermore, the state does not ensure that legislation and public bodies respect non-discrimination and promote equality.
