Effective Implementation of NPM Recommendations
Dialogue With Competent Authorities and Regular Follow-Up National Preventive Mechanisms’ (NPMs) recommendations and their implementation are the most important elements in the functioning of the mechanisms for the…
The Pandemic Increases Awareness of Human Rights' Universal Value
The year behind us has demonstrated that an efficient human rights protection system is a necessary precondition for the actual protection of the vulnerable groups in times of…
COVID-19 and Artificial Intelligence
Every time we use a smartphone app, we consent to a whole host of conditions such as data and location tracking, performed autonomously by our devices For a…
Young People Need to Be Included in Decision-Making and Educated About Human Rights
It is important to include young people in decision-making processes and to let their voices be heard, but also to provide them with human rights education to enable…
Supporting the Most Vulnerable Citizens is an Investment, Not an Expenditure
Supporting the most vulnerable members of our society should not be viewed as an expenditure, but as a contribution to eradication of poverty and inequality. The measures introduced…
Criteria for support to artists should show their work more realistically
The sudden and unpredictable consequences of the coronavirus pandemic have had a strong negative impact on independent artists, as the prevention measures made it impossible for them…
New ENNHRI report – State of the Rule of Law in Europe
ENNHRI has launched a report on the state of the rule of law in 51 European countries based on contributions from National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs). The report…
Discrimination of HIV positive patients
Due to stigma surrounding their health condition, HIV positive patients are exposed to prejudice which can lead to discrimination and violation of their rights. Complaints we received confirm…
Civil society organisations should be covered by support measures as well
Civil society organisations work with and support numerous vulnerable groups such as older persons, persons with disabilities, those at risk of poverty, children, youth, national minorities, homeless and…
Investigation on authorities’ response after Zagreb earthquake
Devastating earthquake that hit Zagreb in March changed the lives of the capital’s residents significantly – in addition to the tragic loss of young life, it has caused…
Ombudswoman Submits Report 2023 Annual Report to the Croatian Parliament
The Importance and Impact of Political Discourse in the Pre-Election Period
International Conference Marks End of the Project on the EU Charter on Fundamental Rights and the Rule of Law
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