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Ombudsman for Children Act

Title (original language): Pravobraniteljica za djecu

The Ombudsman for Children is an independent body that monitors the coordination of the laws and other regulations in the Republic of Croatia, concerned with the protection of the rights and interests of children, with the provisions of the Constitution of the Republic of Croatia, of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, and other international documents concerned with the protection of the rights and interests of children.

The Office makes efforts towards protection and promotion of the rights and interests of disabled children; proposes undertaking of measures intended for the creation of the coherent system of protection and promotion of the rights and interests of children and for the prevention of harmful activites jeopardizing the rights and interests of children.

It also informs the public on the state of the children’s rights; informs and advises children on the manner of the realization and protection of their rights and interests; cooperates with children; encourages children to express their opinion and respects their opinion; initiates and participates in public activities aimed at the improvement of the position of children; and proposes measures to enhance the influence of children in the society.

The Ombudsman for Children submits annual report about his work to the Croatian National Parliament.
(Source: Website) .

Entities responsible for implementation: Ombudsman for Children.

Status: Implemented | Implementation period start: 2017 |
Record created: 01 March 2024
  • Croatia

  • Go to document source
  • National: national law
  • BIK+ strategy pillar 1 - protection
  • children online, monitoring, radicalisation, reporting system
Title (original language): Pravobraniteljica za djecu

The Ombudsman for Children is an independent body that monitors the coordination of the laws and other regulations in the Republic of Croatia, concerned with the protection of the rights and interests of children, with the provisions of the Constitution of the Republic of Croatia, of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, and other international documents concerned with the protection of the rights and interests of children.

The Office makes efforts towards protection and promotion of the rights and interests of disabled children; proposes undertaking of measures intended for the creation of the coherent system of protection and promotion of the rights and interests of children and for the prevention of harmful activites jeopardizing the rights and interests of children.

It also informs the public on the state of the children’s rights; informs and advises children on the manner of the realization and protection of their rights and interests; cooperates with children; encourages children to express their opinion and respects their opinion; initiates and participates in public activities aimed at the improvement of the position of children; and proposes measures to enhance the influence of children in the society.

The Ombudsman for Children submits annual report about his work to the Croatian National Parliament.
(Source: Website) .

Entities responsible for implementation: Ombudsman for Children.

Status: Implemented | Implementation period start: 2017 |
Record created: 01 March 2024
  • Croatia

  • Go to document source
  • National: national law
  • BIK+ strategy pillar 1 - protection
  • children online, monitoring, radicalisation, reporting system
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