Even Nearly Two Years After Devastating Earthquakes, Victims are Still Not in Their Homes – Faster and More Intensive Reconstruction is Needed
The catastrophic consequences of the two earthquakes that struck the Sisak-Moslavina area on December 28 and 29, 2020, remain very much present. Currently, three major problems persist. The…
Visit to Citizens Affected by the Zagreb Earthquake
On November 10, Ombudswoman Tena Šimonović Einwalter, along with her team, held a working meeting at Hostel Arena, where a portion of those affected by the Zagreb earthquake—mostly…
Earthquake Consequences and Human Rights – Overview of Our Recent Activities in the Petrinja Area
As a continuation of our efforts to protect and promote human rights in the context of the earthquake’s aftermath, we have visited Sisak-Moslavina County several times over the…
One Year After the Earthquake – Faster and More Intensive Reconstruction Needed
On December 29, 2020, a strong earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale struck Petrinja, Sisak, and surrounding areas, causing significant damage. (Photo: Slavko Midzor/PIXSELL) The response…
Humanitarian Needs of Earthquake-Affected Population in Sisak-Moslavina County
Nearly 118,000 residents in the earthquake-affected areas of Sisak-Moslavina County require some form of humanitarian assistance, including access to healthcare, water, free legal and psychosocial aid. Living conditions…
Life After the Earthquake: Reconstruction Needs to Be “Much Faster, Stronger, and Greater”
Reconstruction after the earthquake and the revitalization of affected areas were the topics of the discussion “Life After the Earthquake – People in Focus,” organized on October 1st…
“About Home” – Read a Letter About Life After the Earthquake
Participants of the public event “Life After the Earthquake – People in Focus” had the opportunity to hear firsthand experiences from citizens affected by the earthquake and the…
Rebuilding After the Earthquakes – Obstacles and Recommendations
More than a year and a half after devastating earthquakes struck Croatia’s capital Zagreb and its surrounding areas, and almost a year after the Sisak-Moslavina County experienced the…
Zagreb Earthquake: 14 Recommendations to Support Those Affected
Although more than a year has passed since the Zagreb earthquake, its consequences remain strongly present. Some residents have not returned to their homes and are instead living…
Human Rights in Emergency Situations – Recommendations for Disaster Response in Floods, Earthquakes, Fires
Devastating earthquakes striking Croatia last year, especially Sisak – Moslavina County, claimed human lives, injured dozens and damaged several thousand buildings and houses, many to the point of…