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 Whistleblower Day
World Whistleblower Day is marked on 23 June, with the aim of raising public awareness about the importance of whistleblowers in combating corruption and protecting the public interest,…
The Rules of Procedure of the Croatian Parliament Must Ensure Timely Debate on Reports by Independent Institutions
The Croatian Parliament debated the 2022 Annual Report of the Ombudswoman at its plenary session held on 12 June 2025. On 27 June, the Parliament acknowledged the Report…
National Day of the Rights of Persons with Mental Disabilities
On 6 June, the Croatian Parliament proclaimed the National Day of the Rights of Persons with Mental Disabilities, which has been observed since 2012. It serves as an…
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…
Thematic Session of the Committee on Gender Equality on the Act on Protection Against Domestic Violence
The Ombudswoman, Tena Šimonović Einwalter, participated on 22 May 2025 in the thematic meeting the Committee on Gender Equality in the Croatian Parliament. The session was dedicated to…
Housing Support for Victims of Domestic Violence
Deputy Ombudswoman Tatjana Vlašić participated in a symposium on the implementation of housing support measures for victims of domestic violence, held on 13 May 2025 at the Aquarium…
Roundtable on the Military Service
The Ombudswoman of Croatia, Tena Šimonović Einwalter, participated in the roundtable discussion titled “Military Service in the 21st Century: Justification, Challenges, and Alternatives”, held on February 17, 2025,…
Zero Discrimination Day
To be free from discrimination means to be a full-fledged member of society, without fear that the prejudices and stereotypes of others (or of the system) will build…