Humanitarian Needs of Earthquake-Affected Population in Sisak-Moslavina County
Nearly 118,000 residents in the earthquake-affected areas of Sisak-Moslavina County require some form of humanitarian assistance, including access to healthcare, water, free legal and psychosocial aid. Living conditions…
European Court of Human Rights Ruling – An Opportunity to Strengthen Human Rights and the Rule of Law in Croatia
In the case of the tragic death of the six year old Madina Hosseini, the European Court of Human Rights has established the responsibility of the Republic of…
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…
Pravilnik o izmjenama i dopunama pravilnika o unutrarnjem redu ureda pučkog pravobranitelja
Pravilnik o izmjenama i dopunama-30.03.2021.
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…
Discussion: “UN Universal Periodic Review – Implementation of Recommendations for Croatia”
The UPR is a unique mechanism within the UN system where each state has the opportunity to demonstrate progress in the protection and promotion of human rights. Ombudswoman…
Ombudswoman Undertakes Investigation Procedure Following Inmate Deaths in Zagreb County Prison
According to the annual Government Report on the Operation of the State and County Prisons and Juvenile Correctional Institutions, during the course of 2020 nine inmate deaths were…
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…
World Homeless Day – Amendments to Social Welfare Act an Opportunity to Improve Their Situation
World Homeless Day is observed annually on 10 October with the aim of raising public awareness about the situation of the homeless and the issues they face daily….