Conference of Ombudspersons and NHRIs Within the Framework of the First Parliamentary Summit of the Crimea Platform
Within the framework of the First Parliamentary Summit of the Crimea Platform held in Zagreb, Croatia, on 26 October 2022 the Ombudswoman of the Republic of Croatia Tena…
War in Ukraine: Activities Aimed at Human Rights Protection of the Persons Fleeing to Croatia
Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, we have been actively promoting and protecting human rights and freedoms of those fleeing the war. This included calling for…
At Human Rights Council’s 49th Session Ombudswoman Šimonović Einwalter Calls for a Convention on Rights of Older Persons
Addressing the Council on behalf of more than 40 European national human rights institutions, in her message to the delegates the Ombudswoman called for the more decisive steps…
GANNHRI Supports New Thematic Report by the Special Rapporteur on Human Rights and the Environment
On 9 March 2022, at the occasion of the Human Rights Council’s 49th regular session, UN’s Special Rapporteur on human rights and the environment David Boyd unveiled his…
Ombudswoman Expresses Support to the People of Ukraine and Ukrainian Parliament Commission for Human Rights
Following the launch of Russia’s military aggression on Ukraine, Ombudswoman Tena Šimonović Einwalter issued a letter of support to the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights, Ms. Lyudmyla…
Continuing the Efforts to Advocate for the Rights of Older Persons in Croatia through the UN Framework
Human rights of older persons are one of our priorities and will be the topic of the Ombudswoman’s address to the UN’s Open Ended Working Group on Ageing…
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…
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…
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…
UN’s Human Rights Council: Rights to a Healthy Environment is a Human Right
The right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment now globally recognized as a human right In its session held on 8 October 2021 the Human Rights Council…
Parliamentary Committee on Human and National Minority Rights Votes in Favor of the Ombudswoman’s 2022 Annual Report
World Homeless Day – Invisible, but also Forgotten?
Ombudswoman to Issue Special Report on the Human Rights of Older Persons
Genocide against the Roma Insufficiently Explored and Largely Neglected
What Problems are Most Frequently Reported by Foreign Workers in Croatia?
Information for (Foreign) Workers in Croatia – How to Protect Your Employment Rights?