Implementation of the Recommendations Should Not Depend on the Outcome of the Parliamentary Vote
On 2 June 2021 Croatian Parliament took a vote on Ombudswoman’s 2018, 2019 and 2020 annual reports and decided to “duly note” them Following the vote, we would…
Access to Electricity Vital for Ensuring Decent Living Conditions
The adoption of the new Act on Electrical Energy Market presents an opportunity for addressing numerous issues related to energy poverty faced by Croatian citizens. Thus, the Office…
Joint statement in support of the Office of the Polish Commissioner for Human Rights
Global and European human rights networks and organizations issued a statement on May 14 2021 in support of the Office of the Polish Commissioner for Human Rights. The…
AI Systems: Equality Concerns to Be Considered as Early as the Design Phase
European Network of Equality Bodies (Equinet) organized on 22 and 30 April 2021 a two-part workshop on the legal and practical challenges of AI use in everyday life…
New Council of Europe Recommendation: States Encouraged to Strengthen the Position of NHRIs
The recommendation lays the foundation for the strengthening of the role of national human rights institutions as the central national institutions for human rights promotion and protection and…
Our Report on the Right to a Healthy Life Is Now Available in English
Ombudswoman’s Special Report on the Right to a Healthy Life and Climate Change in the Republic of Croatia in the Period 2013-2020 submitted to the Parliament this February…
Health Care and Social Welfare Sectors Understaffed; Young Experts Unemployed
For many young people it can take several years to find employment, even in the understaffed sectors, indicating that the current employment measures require reform. Understaffing is a…
EU Announces New Rules on Artificial Intelligence; Focuses on Human Rights and Equality
The use of AI-based technologies is already our reality and its widespread implementation in all areas of life our imminent future Although we might be unaware of it,…
The Role of the European Equality Bodies During the COVID-19 Pandemic – Casework Overview
European Network of Equality Bodies (Equinet) set up a working group to analyse the data provided by its members from across Europe on the discrimination complaints submitted to…
Reduced TV Fee for Everyone With a Pension Under 1,500 Kuna
For a large number of pensioners, especially those receiving the lowest pensions, the difference between 40 and 80 kuna a month is not a negligible amount. Additionally, those…