New Measures Introduced to Curb the Spread of COVID-19 – Protection, but also Rights Limitation: A Legal Analysis
As a commissioner of the Croatian Parliament for the promotion and protection of human rights and freedoms laid down in the Constitution and the laws of the Republic…
NHRIs COP26 Symposium – The Role of National Human Rights Institutions in Bridging the Accountability Gap in a Climate Emergency
A disaster can hit at any time. Thus, an adequate normative framework is crucial to enable a quick recovery and protect the rights of every citizen, i.e. to…
Social Welfare Draft Bill: Extensive Criticism Points to the Need for Wider Debate, More Focus on the Beneficiaries’ Needs
In the process of the drafting of the New Social Welfare Act, The Office of the Ombudswoman contributed with a number of comments and suggestions in process of…
Fifth Regional Conference of Equality Bodies from South-East Europe: Impact of COVID-19 on Equality
The pandemic has challenged us in many ways, especially when it comes to equality. In many parts of the world, those in the most vulnerable situations have become…
Virtual Seminar: The role of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights in the Work of Equality Bodies and National Human Rights Institutions
The event focused on the strategic use of the Charter in concrete cases of dealing with human rights violations or combating inequality. In cooperation with the European Network…
Former Ombudswoman Lora Vidović Receives the Highest Order of Merit Awarded by the French Republic
Former Ombudswoman of the Republic of Croatia, Lora Vidović, received on 20 October 2020 the National Order of the Legion of Honor, the highest French order of merit….
Ombudswoman Undertakes Investigation Procedure Following Inmate Deaths in Zagreb County Prison
According to the annual Government Report on the Operation of the State and County Prisons and Juvenile Correctional Institutions, during the course of 2020 nine inmate deaths were…
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty: How to Recognize Discrimination Based on Economic Status?
Established by the United Nations, 17 October is marked every year around the world as the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. Persons living in poverty and…
Fundamental Rights Forum 2021: Office of the Ombudswoman Present Efforts to Combat Anti-Roma Discrimination
More than 3 000 participants took part in this year’s Fundamental Rights Forum. The Office of the Ombudswoman showcased the initiative jointly undertaken by our institution and members…
“Human Rights Protection in Eurasia”: Deputy Ombudswoman Presents Our Work in the Field of Environmental Protection
Representatives of Eurasian NHRIs and Ombuds institutions, OHCHR, the Council of Europe and the European Ombudsman Institute (EOI) meet on 12 October 2021 for the 5th International Conference…