The Role of the European Equality Bodies During the COVID-19 Pandemic – Casework Overview
European Network of Equality Bodies (Equinet) set up a working group to analyse the data provided by its members from across Europe on the discrimination complaints submitted to…
Combatting Racism Requires Stronger Laws and Better Implementation
Online racist hate speech, hate crimes and racial discrimination are the concerning trends present both globally as well as in Europe. They are both a violation of law…
Right to Water Crucial for Protection of Health and Decent Life Quality
We need water every day: for drinking, food preparation, hygiene, sanitary needs. Thus, its availability and its sanitary fitness are preconditions for both the protection of human health,…
2020 Annual Report: 142 Recommendations for Stronger Human Rights Protection
Ombudswoman Lora Vidović has submitted to the Croatian Parliament her annual report for the year 2020 containing an analysis of the issues faced by the citizens in the…
Human Rights in Emergency Situations – Recommendations for Disaster Response in Floods, Earthquakes, Fires
Devastating earthquakes striking Croatia last year, especially Sisak – Moslavina County, claimed human lives, injured dozens and damaged several thousand buildings and houses, many to the point of…
A Human Rights Based Approach – A Guarantee for Prioritizing the Citizens’ Interests
The crisis we are all facing has raised our awareness of our human rights, since many of us have realized their importance only now, at the very moment…
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Office of the Ombudswoman 2013 – 2021 “Providing support for the most vulnerable members of our society shouldn’t be seen as financial burden, but an investment into combating…
Human rights in emergency situations – activities during fires and floods
The coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic, as all emergency situations of similar proportions, such as floods, fires or earthquakes, is inseparable from human rights and Ombudswoman Lora Vidović closely monitores…
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