The Importance of Independent Ombudsman Institutions in the Protection of Human Rights
At the invitation of the President of the UN General Assembly, the Ombudswoman, Tena Šimonović Einwalter, delivered a statement on 22 May 2024 at the 78th session of…
International Earth Day 2024.
In commemoration of the adoption of the Agenda 21 Programme for the Promotion of Sustainable Development at the 1992 UN Conference and the beginnings of the modern environmental…
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…
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…
Supporting National Human Rights Institutions in monitoring fundamental rights and the fundamental rights aspects of the rule of law
EEA and Norway Grants Fund for Regional Cooperation, 2022-2024 The EU Fundamental Rights Agency (FRA) is implementing a regional project to support national human rights institutions (NHRIs) in…
Ombudswoman Preparing Special Report on the Human Rights of Older Persons
Ombudswoman Tena Šimonović Einwalter is preparing a special report on the state of human rights and discrimination against older persons, which will be submitted to the Croatian Parliament…
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…
30th Anniversary of the Institution of the Ombudsperson Commemorated
On November 30, 2022, we marked the 30th anniversary of the institution of the Ombudsperson. Thirty years ago, the first Ombudsman Act entered into force, and in commemorating…