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…
Ombudswoman warned the MI to grant NPM access to data on irregular migrants’ treatment
Since during the visit to Tovarnik Border Police Station the National Preventive Mechanism (NPM) was denied access to all data on treatment towards the irregular migrants, the Ombudswoman…
Climate changes – reflections on Croatia
Although the Croatian government at the beginning of 2018 has founded the National Council for Sustainable Development, with the purpose to propose, monitor, analyse and coordinate the implementation…
Deputy Ombudswoman Tena Šimonović Einwalter opened Equinet seminar on age discrimination
Discrimination of the elderly is a growing problem in Europe due to ageing, emphasised Deputy Ombudswoman and Equinet Chair, Tena Šimonović Einwalter, in her opening speech at the…
Office of the Ombudsman re-accredited NHRI status A
The Sub-Committee for Accreditation (SCA) of the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI), at the last session has re-accredited the Croatian Ombudsman as the NHRI with…
Deputy Ombudswoman participated at the conference on the NHRI’s role in SDGs implementation
Deputy Ombudswoman Lidija Lukina Kezić participated at the conference on the role of National Human Rights Institutions in implementation of the Sustainable Development goals, held on 26-27 June…
Ombudswoman participated at the IALC annual conference in Toronto
Ombudswoman Lora Vidović participated on 26-27 June in Toronto at the IALC – International Association of the Language Commissioners – with the focus on „protection of language minorities,…
Artisans Over 65 Forced to Finance Their Own Sick Leave
Discrimination Based on Political Belief Not Allowed
Underreporting and Lack of Data Undermine Efforts to Combat Islamophobia in Europe
New Hate Crime Protocol: Opportunity for More Efficient Detection and Processing
Speaking Up Against Sexual Harassment: Eye-Opening for the General Public, Encouraging for the Victims
Does the Use of AI in the Health Sector Present Specific Discrimination Risks?