Contributing to the EU Action Plan against Racism
On 20th July consultation meeting of key EU stakeholders, including EU Commission Vice-President for Values and Transparency Věra Jourová and Commissioner for Equality Helena Dalli, was held on…
Equality2020: Celebrating 20 years of Race Equality Directive
Since 2000, there have been many developments in the field of non-discrimination in Europe and one of the most significant one certainly was the adoption of the Race Equality…
UN warns about increased domestic violence towards older persons during the pandemic
Over 1000 older persons in Croatia were reported as victims of domestic violence last year, but the real number could be significantly higher because many do not report…
New ENNHRI report – State of the Rule of Law in Europe
ENNHRI has launched a report on the state of the rule of law in 51 European countries based on contributions from National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs). The report…
Renovation after the earthquake: financing rules and deadlines must be defined
The devastating earthquake that struck Zagreb and surrounding counties in late March caused significant material damage and greatly changed the lives of residents. The response of competent bodies…
Video visits should be permanently available for all prisoners
Due to the specific living conditions of a large number of people living in a confined area, even a single coronavirus infected person within the prison system could…
Discrimination: Losing a job for going on sick-leave
Despite the positive economic results during the last few years, according to the Croatian Pension Insurance Institute data for 2019, almost every fourth employed person in Croatia works…
11 recommendations for a fair and equal Europe: Rebuilding our societies after COVID-19
The public health crisis triggered by COVID-19 and the measures taken by governments to tackle it are not neutral. They affect some in Europe more than others, with…
Human rights of migrants: Complaints regarding police treatment still not investigated
Although Ombudswoman Lora Vidović has repeatedly warned on migrants’ complaints against the police violence, she has not yet received the answer from neither the Ministry of Interior nor…