World Homeless Day 2022: Through the Eyes of Those Who Assist Them
10 October is marked worldwide as the World Homeless Day. In the run-up to this day last year we spoke to the persons experiencing homelessness to gain an…
Seminar on Whistleblower Protection Held in Rijeka
On Friday, 30 September 2022, a seminar titled “Implementation of the Whistleblower Protection Act” was held at RIHub in Rijeka, organized by the Office of the Ombudswoman. The…
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…
Guaranteed Minimum Allowance Increased, but Not for Everyone at the Same Time?
The new Social Welfare Act has been in effect since the beginning of 2022, and one of the positive changes it introduced is an increase in the guaranteed…
Special Report of the Ombudswoman – Impact of the COVID-19 Epidemic on Human Rights and Equality
Ombudswoman Tena Šimonović Einwalter submitted to the Croatian Parliament special report “The Impact of the COVID-19 Epidemic on Human Rights and Equality – Recommendations for the Strengthening of…
Hospital Treatment of Pregnant Women – 4 Steps in Response to the Systemic Nature and Scope of the Problem
Amid the public debate surrounding the treatment of Mrs. Mirela Čavajda by Sv. Duh Hospital and other Zagreb hospitals – and the healthcare system as a whole –…
Visit to the “Izvor” Association in Tenja – How the Ombudswoman Can Help Protect the Rights of Older Persons
On 21 April 2022, advisors from the Osijek office of the Ombudswoman—Melanija Kopić, Matea Miloloža, and Robert Adrić—visited the women’s association Izvor in Tenja, where they presented the…
За що належний омбудсмен – коли та як до нього звернутися?
Омбудсмен є довірена особа Хорватського сабору з питань підтримок та захисту прав і свободлюдини, встановлених Конституцією, законами та міжнародно–правовими актами про права ісвободи людини, прийнятими Республікою Хорватія. Хто…
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…
Citizens Should Have Equal Access to Social Welfare Services and Rights, Regardless of Where They Live in Croatia
It is important to continue the discussion on the Draft Proposal of the Social Welfare Act, and the result of its adoption should be a well-organized system—responsive and…