Report on the Rule of Law: Civil Society and Participation in Decision-Making Processes
On January 29, 2025, the event titled “Report on the Rule of Law: Civil Society and Participation in Decision-Making Processes” was held, organized by the House of Human Rights and…
International Holocaust Remembrance Day
The Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp is one of the biggest symbols of the suffering of Jews and all other victims of the Nazi regime during World War II. Therefore,…
International Day of Education
To highlight the importance of education for the development of society as a whole, the respect for human rights, and the fight against, among other things, poverty and…
Poverty and Human Rights – Thematic Session of the Committee on Human Rights and the Rights of National Minorities
On 23 January 2025, the Ombudswoman, Tena Šimonović Einwalter, participated in the thematic session of the Committee on Human Rights and the Rights of National Minorities titled “Poverty…
Visit by Law Students
On 14 January 2025, Ombudswoman Tena Šimonović Einwalter hosted students from the Faculty of Law, University of Zagreb, who are members of the branch of the Croatian Association…
Consultations with Free Legal Aid Providers in Dalmatia
On 17 December 2024, in the Split regional office of the Ombudswoman, Deputy Ombudswoman Dijana Kesonja and Advisor Mirela Buturović held consultations with free legal aid providers from…
Who Are Human Rights Defenders and Why Are They Important
This text focuses on individuals who dedicate their time and energy to the fight for human rights. They are human rights defenders, although the public does not always…
On the Occasion of International Human Rights Day – How to Turn “Support on Paper” into Real Change for Citizens
International Human Rights Day is marked around the world on 10 December, and this year the UN has chosen the slogan “Our Rights, Our Future, Now.” On this…
The Ombudswoman is competent under the Artificial Intelligence Regulation
The Ombudswoman has been designated as one of the bodies responsible for the protection of fundamental rights in accordance with the Artificial Intelligence Regulation. The Regulation entered into…
Public Disclosure – What It Is, When It Is Used, and How It Supports the Fight Against Corruption
The fight against corruption is an extremely important issue for Croatia. Among other things, it concerns the protection of the rule of law and human rights. A positive…