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…
Contributing to the EU Action Plan against Racism
On 20th July consultation meeting of key EU stakeholders, including EU Commission Vice-President for Values and Transparency Věra Jourová and Commissioner for Equality Helena Dalli, was held on…
Equality2020: Celebrating 20 years of Race Equality Directive
Since 2000, there have been many developments in the field of non-discrimination in Europe and one of the most significant one certainly was the adoption of the Race Equality…
If masks are mandatory, they have to be accessible
Face or medicine masks are obligatory in public transport, public institutions and offices that work with citizens and, among other, grocery shops. As a pandemic prevention measure imposed…
UN warns about increased domestic violence towards older persons during the pandemic
Over 1000 older persons in Croatia were reported as victims of domestic violence last year, but the real number could be significantly higher because many do not report…
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…
Renovation after the earthquake: financing rules and deadlines must be defined
The devastating earthquake that struck Zagreb and surrounding counties in late March caused significant material damage and greatly changed the lives of residents. The response of competent bodies…
Discrimination: Losing a job for going on sick-leave
Despite the positive economic results during the last few years, according to the Croatian Pension Insurance Institute data for 2019, almost every fourth employed person in Croatia works…
Roundtable “Education – a Right, Not a Privilege”
Conference “Punishing Poverty: Forced Labor of Social Welfare Beneficiaries”
15 Years of the Anti-Discrimination Act
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