Fifth Regional Conference of Equality Bodies from South-East Europe: Impact of COVID-19 on Equality
The pandemic has challenged us in many ways, especially when it comes to equality. In many parts of the world, those in the most vulnerable situations have become…
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…
Former Ombudswoman Lora Vidović Receives the Highest Order of Merit Awarded by the French Republic
Former Ombudswoman of the Republic of Croatia, Lora Vidović, received on 20 October 2020 the National Order of the Legion of Honor, the highest French order of merit….
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty: How to Recognize Discrimination Based on Economic Status?
Established by the United Nations, 17 October is marked every year around the world as the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. Persons living in poverty and…
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…
Police Violence Video: Efficient Investigation into Use of Force by Police Necessary for the Protection of Human Rights and the Rule of Law
Following the confirmation from the Croatian Ministry of the Interior that the persons visible in the video footage broadcasted by RTL TV network beating migrants at the Croatia-Bosnia…
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…
Equality Data: Powerful Tools to Support the Fight against Discrimination
How does equality data support combatting discrimination and what are the challenges faced by equality bodies and other relevant stakeholders in compiling them – those were the topics…
Equinet Adopts 2022 Work Plan
On 27 September 2021 Equinet members from across Europe gathered for the network’s Extraordinary Annual Meeting, moderated by the current chair Tena Šimonović Einwalter, to adopt its work…
High Level Meeting on Standards for Equality Bodies
In order to successfully combat discrimination in Europe, it is crucial to have strong and independent equality bodies. In achieving that, the European Commission’s support will be crucial….
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- Parliamentary Committee on Human and National Minority Rights Votes in Favor of the Ombudswoman’s 2022 Annual Report
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