Deputy Ombudswoman at 2019 EU Work Forum on the rights of persons with disabilities
In the light of the European elections, the European parliament organised on 13th May the 2019 EU Work Forum on the implementation of the UN Convention on the…
Deputy Ombudswoman at 2019 EU Work Forum on the rights of persons with disabilities
In the light of the European elections, the European parliament organised on 13th May the 2019 EU Work Forum on the implementation of the UN Convention on the…
No improvements in protection against abuse of contracts for support until death
Contracts for support until death should be one of the ways of providing adequate support to older persons when they need it the most. Instead of that, such…
Croatian parliament approved 2017 Ombudswoman’s report
On June 14th 2018 the Croatian parliament has approved the 2017 Ombudswoman’s report with 114 yes votes, 3 against and 1 abstained. The report contains the analysis and…
Obligation to respect personal dignity during police treatment
Law enforcement officials are obliged to respect personal dignity while exercising their duties, warned Ombudswoman Lora Vidović after the complaint on the circumstances of a family eviction. In…
Human Rights Situation in Croatia: 2017 Ombudswoman’s Report
Ombudswoman Lora Vidović has submitted 2017 Report to the Croatian parliament. As the most important working tool of the institution, it contains the analysis and human rights assessment…
A positive step forward in protection against the abuse of contracts on support until death
New amendments in the Social Care Act, entered into force on 30th December 2017, bring significant step forward in protection of older persons against the abuse of contracts…
Croatian Parliament Accepts Ombudswoman’s 2016 Annual Report
Croatian parliament has accepted the Ombudswoman’s 2016 Annual report on the state of human rights and discrimination in Croatia, which includes 220 recommendations for elimination of systemic shortcomings…
Every fifth person discriminated against, stereotypes on Roma prevailing
Each fifth person in Croatia has been discriminated against at least once in the last five years, most frequently in labour, employment and health care. However, even 68%…
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