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,…
Tena Šimonović Einwalter Appointed as the new Ombudswoman of the Republic of Croatia
At its plenary session held on 19 March 2021 by a majority of 115 votes for, the Croatian Parliament appointed Tena Šimonović Einwalter as the new Ombudswoman of…
New Hate Crime Protocol: Opportunity for More Efficient Detection and Processing
Since the adoption of the 2011 Protocol on Processing Hate Crimes important steps have been made in combating this problem. However, there is still a lot of room…
Does the Use of AI in the Health Sector Present Specific Discrimination Risks?
Discrimination risks related to the use of artificial intelligence (AI) have already been well-documented in several sectors, including employment and law enforcement. It has become clear, however, that…
European Commission against Racism and Intolerance warns about the situation in Europe
Increasing influence of ultra-nationalistic and xenophobic political options in many European countries, the increasing prevalence of hate speech on social networks, and the growing antisemitism and anti-Muslim hatred…
Tena Šimonović Einwalter reelected as Chair of the Executive Board of Equinet
During the Annual General Assembly of the European Network of Equality Bodies (Equinet), held in Bruxelles on October 23rd, the Deputy Ombudswoman Tena Šimonović Einwalter, was reelected for…
Ombudswoman
Tena Šimonović Einwalter was born on 2 December 1980 in Zagreb. In 2003 she graduated magna cum laude from the University of Zagreb’s Faculty of Law and in…
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The Ombudswoman of the Republic of Croatia is a commissioner of the Croatian Parliament responsible for the promotion and protection of human rights and freedoms, the performance of…
Relativisation of the Ustasha crimes violates the fundamental values of the Constitution, with a lack of reaction opening room to hatred
Condemnation of fascism, in Croatia inaugurated in the form of the Ustasha regime of the Independent State of Croatia (ISC), a puppet state created under the aegis of…
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