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Croatia has about 525,000 people with disabilities

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ZAGREB, Dec 15 (Hina) - There are 524,266 people with various disabilities in Croatia who have asked state institutions for help, and only 2,220 of them receive the monthly disability allowance of HRK 1,250 (approximately 170 euros), the ombudswoman for persons with disabilities said recently at a round table held on the occasion of the 5th anniversary of the establishment of her office.

Ombudswoman Anka Slosnjak said she and the 10 employees in her office travelled around the country to convey a strong message to disabled persons and to encourage them in the struggle for their rights.

Presidential envoy Vesna Skulic read out President Ivo Josipovic's message in which he praised the ombudswoman's office for playing a significant role in society.

According to the last census, some 525,000 people in Croatia have disabilities. Of this number, 22,000 are persons with the severest disabilities, including children.

UNDP Resident Representative Louisa Vinton said Croatia was one of the first countries to have signed and ratified the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

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