European Commission’s Recommendation to Croatia: Ensure Follow-Up to the Ombudswoman’s Recommendations and the Access to Information
On 13 July 2022, the European Commission published its third annual Rule of Law Report, providing an overview of the trends in this area in the European Union…
International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
On 26 June the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture is observed globally, marking the day of the coming into force 35 years ago of the…
“30 Years of Human Rights Protection in the Republic of Croatia: Past, Present and Future”
On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the international recognition of the Republic of Croatia and in the run up to the International Recognition of the Republic…
Rule of Law in Croatia: Challenges and Recommendations in the Areas of Legislature and Checks and Balances from a Human Rights Perspective
The event provided an opportunity for the participants to engage in a fruitful discussion on the conclusions featured in the European Commission’s 2021 Rule of Law Report and…
Fundamental Rights Forum 2021: Office of the Ombudswoman Present Efforts to Combat Anti-Roma Discrimination
More than 3 000 participants took part in this year’s Fundamental Rights Forum. The Office of the Ombudswoman showcased the initiative jointly undertaken by our institution and members…
“Human Rights Protection in Eurasia”: Deputy Ombudswoman Presents Our Work in the Field of Environmental Protection
Representatives of Eurasian NHRIs and Ombuds institutions, OHCHR, the Council of Europe and the European Ombudsman Institute (EOI) meet on 12 October 2021 for the 5th International Conference…
Support to the Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission
The humanitarian and human rights crisis in Afghanistan is causing grave concern across the world, especially the life-threatening situation many women and children are in, as well as…
International Women’s Day 2021: A Joint Call for Better Protection of Women-Prisoners
On the occasion of the International Women’s Day, marked today, on 8 March, the Association for the Prevention of Torture (APT) and 41 national preventive mechanisms, bodies tasked…
Does the Use of AI in the Health Sector Present Specific Discrimination Risks?
Discrimination risks related to the use of artificial intelligence (AI) have already been well-documented in several sectors, including employment and law enforcement. It has become clear, however, that…
Effective Implementation of NPM Recommendations
Dialogue With Competent Authorities and Regular Follow-Up National Preventive Mechanisms’ (NPMs) recommendations and their implementation are the most important elements in the functioning of the mechanisms for the…
30 years of the institution of the Ombudsman
Conference of Ombudspersons and NHRIs Within the Framework of the First Parliamentary Summit of the Crimea Platform
Advisor to the Ombudswoman Elected As SPT Member
Study Visit by Members of the Kosovo Ombudsman Institution and the OSCE Mission in Kosovo on the Topic of Hate Crime
World Homeless Day 2022: Through the Eyes of Those Who Assist Them
Equinet Members Gather for the 2022 Annual General Assembly