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…
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…
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…
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…
COVID-19 underlines importance of strong fundamental rights protection
Growing intolerance and attacks on people’s fundamental rights continue to erode the considerable progress achieved over the years, finds FRA’s Fundamental Rights Report 2020. As Europe begins to…
Discrimination of HIV positive patients
Due to stigma surrounding their health condition, HIV positive patients are exposed to prejudice which can lead to discrimination and violation of their rights. Complaints we received confirm…
Virtual meeting of the Council for Human Rights
The Ombudswoman Lora Vidović and members of the Council for Human Rights met on 27 May for the regular, but first ever virtual meeting. As expect, the key…
Secure care for persons under international protection, those who applied for it and irregular migrants
Staying in our homes, maintaining personal hygiene and physical distance are some of the most effective measures to stop the spread of coronavirus, but they put citizens with…
Investigation on authorities’ response after Zagreb earthquake
Devastating earthquake that hit Zagreb in March changed the lives of the capital’s residents significantly – in addition to the tragic loss of young life, it has caused…
Bank cards should be issued to enforcement debtors as well
Ombudswoman Lora Vidović initiated an investigation on suspected discrimination after receiving a complaint filed against a commercial bank for not issuing cards for protected accounts, owned by enforcement…