Recommendations to Prevent Illegal Construction
As the figures show, this long-term problem persists, even after the passing of the period set out for the legalisation of the illegally built buildings. Efforts to resolve…
Following Ombudswoman’s Recommendation, Operation of Debt Collection Agencies to Be Legally Regulated
Following warnings in several of our annual reports about the treatment of citizens by debt collection agencies, this year might see first positive steps in the regulation of…
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…
Combatting Racism Requires Stronger Laws and Better Implementation
Online racist hate speech, hate crimes and racial discrimination are the concerning trends present both globally as well as in Europe. They are both a violation of law…
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,…
Tena Šimonović Einwalter Appointed as the new Ombudswoman of the Republic of Croatia
At its plenary session held on 19 March 2021 by a majority of 115 votes for, the Croatian Parliament appointed Tena Šimonović Einwalter as the new Ombudswoman of…
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…