International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
Torture constitutes a grave violation of human rights, is absolutely prohibited under international law, and cannot be justified under any circumstances. In order to strengthen the fight against…
World Environment Day
The United Nations has declared 5 June as World Environment Day, observed since 1973. This year, the focus is on plastic pollution, aiming to raise awareness about its…
Preporuke iz izvješća pučke pravobraniteljice za 2023. godinu
Preporuke iz Izvješća pučke pravobraniteljice za 2023. godinu Pravo na dobro upravljanje 1. Svim javnopravnim tijelima, da na web stranicama i u prostorijama u kojima primaju građane jasno…
International Holocaust Remembrance Day
The Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp is one of the biggest symbols of the suffering of Jews and all other victims of the Nazi regime during World War II. Therefore,…
Who Are Human Rights Defenders and Why Are They Important
This text focuses on individuals who dedicate their time and energy to the fight for human rights. They are human rights defenders, although the public does not always…
40 Years of the UN Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment
Forty years ago, on 10 December 1984, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. The Convention…
Guide for Whistleblowers Presented
On September 20, 2024, Ombudswoman Tena Šimonović Einwalter presented the Guide for Whistleblowers. The aim of the Guide is to improve understanding of the legal framework, increase the…
Recommendation and Warning: Improve the Prevention of Inmate Violence Without Delay
The Ombudswoman, Tena Šimonović Einwalter, has recommended to the Ministry of Justice, Public Administration and Digital Transformation that a strategy for preventing inmate-on-inmate violence be urgently adopted. This…
The Artificial Intelligence Act Has Entered into Force – What It Brings and Why It Matters for Citizens
Artificial intelligence is becoming an integral part of our lives, and this trend will only continue to grow. In Croatia, it already helps patients receive accurate diagnoses, supports…
European Commission Again Urges Croatia to Improve Implementation of the Ombudswoman’s Recommendations
On 24 July 2024, the European Commission published its fifth annual Rule of Law Report. This is an important mechanism highlighting significant trends in the rule of law…