New Croatian Ombudswoman Sworn In Before the Parliament
“I pledge to abide by the Constitution and the law in my work, that I will respect the legal order of the Republic of Croatia and that I…
Right to Water Crucial for Protection of Health and Decent Life Quality
We need water every day: for drinking, food preparation, hygiene, sanitary needs. Thus, its availability and its sanitary fitness are preconditions for both the protection of human health,…
COVID-19 and Discrimination – Promising Practices of Equality Bodies
“Equality must be at the centre of the COVID-19 response. This type of an approach would benefit all and equality bodies can make a valuable contribution,” stressed Tena…
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…
Contributing to Roma Inclusion Through European and National Strategic Frameworks
Over 70 members of equality bodies, organisations and initiatives from across the EU working on combating discrimination against the Roma gathered on 22 February 2021 for a virtual…
Contributing to the EU Action Plan against Racism
On 20th July consultation meeting of key EU stakeholders, including EU Commission Vice-President for Values and Transparency Věra Jourová and Commissioner for Equality Helena Dalli, was held on…
Equality2020: Celebrating 20 years of Race Equality Directive
Since 2000, there have been many developments in the field of non-discrimination in Europe and one of the most significant one certainly was the adoption of the Race Equality…
If masks are mandatory, they have to be accessible
Face or medicine masks are obligatory in public transport, public institutions and offices that work with citizens and, among other, grocery shops. As a pandemic prevention measure imposed…
UN warns about increased domestic violence towards older persons during the pandemic
Over 1000 older persons in Croatia were reported as victims of domestic violence last year, but the real number could be significantly higher because many do not report…
Renovation after the earthquake: financing rules and deadlines must be defined
The devastating earthquake that struck Zagreb and surrounding counties in late March caused significant material damage and greatly changed the lives of residents. The response of competent bodies…