ZAGREB, May 23 (Hina) - The Croatian parliament resumed its 25th session on Wednesday by debating a report on the work of the ombudswoman for children in 2006, which was supported by all deputies as last week, when the debate was
opened, although they underlined that only a family's economic and social security guaranteed a quality life and development for a child.
ZAGREB, May 23 (Hina) - The Croatian parliament resumed its 25th
session on Wednesday by debating a report on the work of the ombudswoman for
children in 2006, which was supported by all deputies as last week, when the
debate was opened, although they underlined that only a family's economic and
social security guaranteed a quality life and development for a child. The ombudswoman for gender equality, Gordana Lukac Koritnik, presented a
report on the work of her office in 2006, pointing to a higher awareness of the
need to have a gender-conscious policy and gender equality in all social
areas. She said, however, that discrimination, especially against women, was
still present, notably in the family and in the labour and employment
sectors.
Lukac Koritnik said her office processed 2,432 cases last year, most of
which were launched by her, mainly for violations of labour rights.
Last year there were 11% more complaints filed by citizens, mainly for
family violence and violations of labour and employment rights.