Zero Discrimination Day – The Most Common Myths About Discrimination
Discrimination is one of the greatest obstacles to realizing rights and fulfilling one’s full potential. This is why equality is not only a fundamental value enshrined in the…
International Conference Marks End of the Project on the EU Charter on Fundamental Rights and the Rule of Law
National institutions for human rights, such as the Ombudsman institution in Croatia, play a key role in realizing the fundamental rights of citizens and in promoting EU values:…
The international conference marks the conclusion of the project on the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights and the Rule of Law
National human rights institutions – in Croatia represented solely by the Ombudswoman’s Office – play a key role in upholding the fundamental rights of citizens and in promoting…
World Day of Social Justice
The World Day of Social Justice was established by the United Nations in 2007 and is marked every year on February 20. As one of the foundations of…
Conference of the European Network of Ombudspersons on Whistleblowers
A hybrid conference organised by the European Network of Ombudspersons (ENO) was held on Tuesday, 20 February 2024. It focused on Directive (EU) 2019/1937 of the European Parliament…
Discussion on the State of Human Rights and the Rule of Law in the Republic of Croatia
An online discussion, organised by Ombudswoman Tena Šimonović Einwalter, was held on Tuesday, 6 February 2024, on the state of human rights and the rule of law in…
Ombudswoman at the Environment and Nature Conservation Committee: “Routinely breaking the law and paying a string of fines cannot be a business model”
On 19 January 2024, Ombudswoman Tena Šimonović Einwalter participated in a thematic session of the Environment and Nature Conservation Committee of the Croatian Parliament, dedicated to the fire…
International Day of Education
In 2018, the United Nations established the International Day of Education, which we observe on January 24. It is an opportunity to further highlight the importance of education…
Ombudswoman Addresses Judiciary Committee on Amendments to the Criminal Code, Criminal Procedure Act, and Protection Against Domestic Violence Act
Ombudswoman Tena Šimonović Einwalter participated in the session of the Judiciary Committee of the Croatian Parliament on 17 January 2024, during the debate on the draft amendments to…
Ombudswoman and Deputy Visit Newly Renovated Women’s Penitentiary in Požega
On 12 January 2024, a formal oath-taking ceremony was held at the Požega Penitentiary for participants of the 44th and 45th basic training courses for correctional officers in…