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…
National Palliative Care Day
To strengthen and improve the quality of palliative care in Croatia, May 11 is marked as National Palliative Care Day. As part of the right to health, the…
World Press Freedom Day
World Press Freedom Day is observed on May 3rd with the goal of promoting the principles of press freedom and free, independent journalism as one of the foundations…
International Workers’ Day
International Workers’ Day is celebrated on May 1st and serves as a reminder that every person has the right to a dignified wage for their work, fair and…
Pensioners and older persons will regain the right to reimbursement for travel costs to medical appointments
After more than a year, pensioners and persons over the age of 65 will once again have the right to reimbursement for travel expenses when visiting a doctor…
Part of the Ombudswoman’s Comments on the Social Welfare Act Accepted
Several small but necessary positive steps have been made in the protection of the most vulnerable citizens with the entry into force of amendments to the Social Welfare…
Comments on the Compulsory Health Insurance Act
Ombudswoman Tena Šimonović Einwalter participated in the public consultation on the proposed amendments to the Mandatory Health Insurance Act, which was open until 5 April 2025. The comments…
International Roma Day
International Roma Day is observed on April 8th, commemorating the first World Romani Congress held in London in 1971. This day is dedicated to Romani culture, history, and…
Human Rights in Croatia on Hold, Poverty on the Rise, Homeless and Older Persons Most Vulnerable
Human rights in Croatia remain on hold—there has been no significant progress overall, and citizens continue to face numerous severe, sometimes systemic issues, which is unacceptable. This is…
Conference on “Analysis of the State of the Croatian Judiciary in Criminal Proceedings Involving Corruption”
Deputy Ombudswoman Dijana Kesonja participated in a conference dedicated to analyzing the state of the Croatian judiciary concerning criminal proceedings involving corruption. The event took place on Tuesday,…