Comments on the Draft Act on Salaries in the Civil Service and Public Services
The Croatian Parliament adopted at first reading two draft laws that form part of the public administration reform – the Civil Servants Act and the Act on Salaries…
Ombudswoman Requests Constitutional Review of the Mandatory Health Insurance Act Amendments
As previously announced, Ombudswoman Tena Šimonović Einwalter submitted a request for a constitutional review of certain provisions of the amendments to the Mandatory Health Insurance Act to the…
SPT Makes First visit to Croatia
From 2 to 8 July 2023 the UN Subcommittee on the Prevention of Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (SPT) visited Croatia for the…
European Commission Calls on the Republic of Croatia to Improve the Implementation of the Ombudswoman’s Recommendations
On 5 July 2023, the European Commission published its fourth annual Rule of Law Report, highlighting trends in this area, providing recommendations to Member States to strengthen the…
Following the Case of Mr. Matijanić – Recommendations for the Protection of the Right to Health in Croatia
The Ombudswoman, Tena Šimonović Einwalter, has concluded the inquiry into the death of Mr. Vladimir Matijanić. Based on all statements and information received, she issued several recommendations to…
International Day in Support of Victims of Torture
The International Day in Support of Victims of Torture is observed on June 26th, the day when the United Nations Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or…
World Refugee Day
More than 100 million people have left their homes due to wars, violence, or persecution. To raise awareness about the extremely vulnerable position they are in, on the…
Panel Discussion “Older Persons Deserve Respect, Not Violence” Held on the Occasion of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
On 15 June 2023, Deputy Ombudswoman Tatjana Vlašić participated in a panel discussion titled “Older Persons Deserve Respect, Not Violence,” organized by the Gender Equality Committee of the…
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Violence against older persons is a violation of their human rights and includes physical, psychological, and sexual abuse, economic exploitation, and neglect. On the occasion of World Elder…
Croatian Parliament Adopts Ombudswoman’s 2021 Annual Report
On June 2, 2023, in its plenary session, the Croatian Parliament discussed, and on June 7, 2023, adopted the Ombudswoman’s Annual Report for 2021, thus expressing support for…