Welcome to the web pages of the Ombudsman as the Central Body for the Suppression of Discrimination (Equality Body)!

The term discrimination has become part of everyday vocabulary, however

           •    What is discrimination in a legal sense?
           •    Is every difference in treatment discriminatory?
           •    Do you know what to do if you think you have been discriminated against ?                  

Read the answers to these and other questions on our web pages devoted to the suppression of discrimination.

Here you can find explanations of some basic notions of non-discrimination law and on which grounds and in which areas of life discrimination is prohibited in the Republic of Croatia. Alongside relevant acts and other national regulations and documents, you will find treaties which are in force in the Republic of Croatia and EC directives from the area of suppression of discrimination.

On these pages you can read what is the mandate of the Ombudsman as the Central Body for the Suppression of Discrimination (Equality Body) and which activities are being conducted in this field.

Therefore, whether you

→    think you have been discriminated against and want to lodge a complaint with the Ombudsman
→    want to cooperate with us in the fight against discrimination
→    need more information

                                                                                           -    we invite you to contact us!