Ombudswoman Vidović finalist for the Communicator of the Year award
Ombudswoman Lora Vidović is one of the four finalists for the Communicator of the Year award, which is annually awarded by the Croatian Public Relations Association (CPRA) to…
Reducing Inequality as a Path to Social Justice
Social justice is one of the foundations of social progress. It is achieved by reducing poverty and ensuring equal opportunities in employment, education, and other areas of life—something…
Safer Internet Day – For an Online World Free of Violence
At the beginning of February, Safer Internet Day is observed worldwide to promote more responsible, safer, respectful, and creative use of the internet and digital technologies, especially among…
The Importance of Civil Society in Promoting Human Rights and Building Democracy
With the conference titled “30 Years of Activism, Resistance, and Change,” held on Friday, January 31, Zelena akcija (Green Action) celebrated three decades of its work. Ombudswoman Lora…
75 Years Since the Liberation of Auschwitz – We Must Stand Against Hatred Every Day
Exactly 75 years ago, Allied forces liberated Auschwitz-Birkenau, the Nazi death camp where more than a million men, women, and children were murdered. The date of its liberation,…
Religious Freedom Day – The Diversity of Religious Communities as the Wealth of a Pluralistic Society
The diversity of religious communities is one of the strengths of a pluralistic society, and freedom of religion is guaranteed by the Constitution and international human rights instruments….
Tena Šimonović Einwalter reelected as Chair of the Executive Board of Equinet
During the Annual General Assembly of the European Network of Equality Bodies (Equinet), held in Bruxelles on October 23rd, the Deputy Ombudswoman Tena Šimonović Einwalter, was reelected for…
25 years of ECRI celebrated in Paris
Promoting equality and combating racism and intolerance are crucial for Europe’s future. The efforts already made towards greater equality have improved the living conditions of many Europeans, fostered…
Ombudswoman investigates the state of environment and public health protection measures after the fire in Jakuševec
Foto: HINA/ Lana SLIVAR DOMINIĆ/ ml Due to the fire outbreak in Jakuševec, Zagreb, on 24 July 2019, the Ombudswoman has initiated a proceeding requesting from the State…
No institutional reaction to alleged illegal police treatment of migrants
Since there has been no reaction so far to the Ombudswoman’s letter to the competent institutions (to State’s Attorney Office, Speaker of the Croatian Parliament, Chairpersons of the…