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With regard to the measures for the protection of the rights and welfare of the child, standardised instruments for the assessment of developmental risks and safety of a child in the family and instruments for parenting capacity assessment are used.
Furthermore, the „Plan for the deinstitutionalisation and transformation of social welfare homes and other legal persons performing social welfare activities in the Republic of Croatia 2011 – 2016 (2018) has been intensively implemented. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_1/1721906637034.pdf | https://mvep.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/files/file/2019/1904181142-upr-mid-term-report-2019.pdf | Croatia |
In accordance with the Plan, non- institutional forms of accommodation include care in foster families, family homes and housing communities, or organised housing in the community provided by state and non-state homes and other legal persons registered for performing social welfare activities. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_1/1721906637034.pdf | https://mvep.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/files/file/2019/1904181142-upr-mid-term-report-2019.pdf | Croatia |
Non- institutional services for children and young people that are offered by transformed institutions include: a full-day or a half-day care, counselling and assistance to individuals and families, early intervention and organised housing. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_1/1721906637034.pdf | https://mvep.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/files/file/2019/1904181142-upr-mid-term-report-2019.pdf | Croatia |
The operational team for the transformation and deinstitutionalisation of homes for children without appropriate parental care and centres providing community-based services performs an analysis of the situation in a home/centre and of the services offered in the area in which it operates, and prepares a proposal for the transformation and deinstitutionalisation of the home/centre.
39 5.130. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_1/1721906637034.pdf | https://mvep.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/files/file/2019/1904181142-upr-mid-term-report-2019.pdf | Croatia |
39 5.130.
Consider ensuring an effective inclusive education for children with disabilities, and to improve universal design to ensure accessibility to everyone (Israel); The Ministry of Science and Education provides funds for employment of professional and technical support staff in educational institutions, and class assistants and professional communication mediators who provide direct support to pupils with developmental disabilities. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_1/1721906637034.pdf | https://mvep.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/files/file/2019/1904181142-upr-mid-term-report-2019.pdf | Croatia |
It also provides funds for adapted forms of transport, teaching aids and school meals.
Moreover, the National Strategy for the Equalisation of Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities 2017 – 2020 promotes principles of universal design by enabling access to public services and public transport and ensuring an accessible environment.
5.140. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_1/1721906637034.pdf | https://mvep.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/files/file/2019/1904181142-upr-mid-term-report-2019.pdf | Croatia |
5.140.
Continue to develop measures that guarantee inclusive education for children and girls with disabilities without discrimination, with particular emphasis on rural areas (Spain); Inclusive education for children and girls with developmental disabilities without discrimination is one of the essential dimensions of Croatia’s policy, and improvement measures are carried out throughout Croatia, including rural areas.
For more details, see 5.130., 5.125. and 5.126.
5.137. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_1/1721906637034.pdf | https://mvep.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/files/file/2019/1904181142-upr-mid-term-report-2019.pdf | Croatia |
5.137.
Refrain from institutionalising children with disabilities, and ensure sufficient alternative family and community based care options for children with disabilities (Ireland); Generally, for the ESF project, see 5.62.
Specifically: three social welfare institution projects valued at HRK 33 432 675.13 are currently being implemented, one of which is focused on children with developmental disabilities. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_1/1721906637034.pdf | https://mvep.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/files/file/2019/1904181142-upr-mid-term-report-2019.pdf | Croatia |
Under these projects, community-based services will be provided to 205 persons with disabilities, of which 30 are children with developmental disabilities, and 147 experts will be educated. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_1/1721906637034.pdf | https://mvep.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/files/file/2019/1904181142-upr-mid-term-report-2019.pdf | Croatia |
Also, under the ESF, projects within the operation „Support to further deinstitutionalisation and transformation of social welfare homes for persons with disabilities – phase 1 (HRK 135 000.00) are being implemented, and a call for proposals has been sent out to 18 pre-selected institutions providing services to persons with disabilities.
5.147. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_1/1721906637034.pdf | https://mvep.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/files/file/2019/1904181142-upr-mid-term-report-2019.pdf | Croatia |
In light of the recommendation of the CRC, act on combating discrimination by targeting situations of discrimination and vulnerability affecting children belonging to all minorities (Nicaragua); One of the ways to combat discrimination and vulnerability affecting children belonging to national minorities is to provide them education in their language and script, which is guaranteed by the Constitution of the Republic of Croatia, the Constitutional Act on the Rights of National Minorities and the Act on Education in Languages and Scripts of National Minorities. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_1/1721906637034.pdf | https://mvep.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/files/file/2019/1904181142-upr-mid-term-report-2019.pdf | Croatia |
This is realised through three education models: 40 Model A – teaching is done in the language and script of a national minority (all subjects are taught in the language and script of a national minority) in primary and secondary schools: Italian, Serbian and Hungarian national minorities, and the Czech national minority (only in primary school). | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_1/1721906637034.pdf | https://mvep.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/files/file/2019/1904181142-upr-mid-term-report-2019.pdf | Croatia |
Model B – bilingual teaching (natural science subjects are taught in Croatian, while social sciences and humanities subjects are taught in the language of the national minority) –Hungarian and Serbian national minorities in primary school, and the Czech national minority in secondary school. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_1/1721906637034.pdf | https://mvep.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/files/file/2019/1904181142-upr-mid-term-report-2019.pdf | Croatia |
Model C – nurturing language and culture (in addition to regular classes taught in Croatian, classes in the language and culture of the national minority are provided and taught in the minority language – in primary school: Albanian, Czech, Serbian, Slovak, Slovenian, Hungarian, Macedonian, German and Austrian, Ukrainian, Ruthenian, Russian, Jewish and Polish national minorities; in secondary school: Albanian, Czech, Macedonian, Hungarian, Russian, Slovak, Slovenian, Serbian and Italian national minorities. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_1/1721906637034.pdf | https://mvep.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/files/file/2019/1904181142-upr-mid-term-report-2019.pdf | Croatia |
At the beginning of the 2017/2018 school year, education in the languages and scripts of national minorities under all education models (A, B and C) included in primary schools: 7 159 pupils (3 413 M / 3 746 F) in 172 schools, 821 classes/teaching groups and 987 class/subject teachers; and in secondary schools: 1 547 pupils (740 M / 807 F) in 31 schools, in 183 classes/teaching groups and 408 subject teachers. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_1/1721906637034.pdf | https://mvep.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/files/file/2019/1904181142-upr-mid-term-report-2019.pdf | Croatia |
Preschool education in the mother tongue included 32 kindergartens and 3 primary schools offering preschool education; in 94 groups there were 1 957 children-members of national minorities (170 of the Czech minority, 156 of the Hungarian minority, 470 of the Serbian minority, and 1 161 of the Italian minority). | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_1/1721906637034.pdf | https://mvep.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/files/file/2019/1904181142-upr-mid-term-report-2019.pdf | Croatia |
Educational institutions providing teaching in the language and script of a national minority use textbooks from the parent country, primarily for learning their minority language (Czech, Hungarian, Serbian and Italian, but also for other subjects), and professional training is continually provided to class/subject teachers teaching in the language and script of a national minority.
Persons with Disabilities 5.47. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_1/1721906637034.pdf | https://mvep.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/files/file/2019/1904181142-upr-mid-term-report-2019.pdf | Croatia |
Accelerate the effective implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and its harmonisation at the national level (Uruguay); The Government's Commission for Persons with Disabilities (composed of representatives from Ministries, associations of persons with disabilities, CSOs and experts) monitors the implementation of the Convention, and in 2017 it determined priorities for amendments to legislation in order to improve the quality of life of persons with disabilities and to comply with the Convention. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_1/1721906637034.pdf | https://mvep.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/files/file/2019/1904181142-upr-mid-term-report-2019.pdf | Croatia |
The new Family Act is in place, which contains changes with regard to guardianship and protection through guardianship.
The concept of „parental care after the age of maturity“ has been abolished, as it is unacceptable to treat adult persons with disabilities as children, i.e.
confer to parents the powers and duties of parental care (in the same way as in the case of children). | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_1/1721906637034.pdf | https://mvep.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/files/file/2019/1904181142-upr-mid-term-report-2019.pdf | Croatia |
It is prescribed that protection of persons with disabilities must be ensured, where 41 possible, by other means before issuing a decision on protection through guardianship.
Protection through guardianship must be appropriate, individualised and in accordance with the welfare of the ward; also, provisions on the protection of the dignity of the ward and on the right to be protected from violence have been added. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_1/1721906637034.pdf | https://mvep.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/files/file/2019/1904181142-upr-mid-term-report-2019.pdf | Croatia |
The most important step forward was the prescribing of partial deprivation of legal capacity (only in areas in which it is necessary to protect the rights of the ward and with as little restrictions as possible), and the abolishing of the concept of full deprivation of legal capacity.
All decisions on deprivation of legal capacity issued under previous laws are being reviewed with the aim of restoring legal capacity. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_1/1721906637034.pdf | https://mvep.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/files/file/2019/1904181142-upr-mid-term-report-2019.pdf | Croatia |
In order to implement the concept of special guardianship for children and adults, the Centre for Special Guardianship has been established as an autonomous and independent institution.
A legal obligation to respect formerly expressed views and wishes of wards has been introduced, and every person is enabled to, while still in possession of legal capacity, designate the person they wish to be their guardian, which introduces the concept of advance directives into the legal system. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_1/1721906637034.pdf | https://mvep.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/files/file/2019/1904181142-upr-mid-term-report-2019.pdf | Croatia |
Therefore, a register of advance directives and powers of attorney has been set up in the Croatian Notaries Chamber.
The Act specifies: a) which decisions on personal conditions are made exclusively by the ward; b) when prior authorisation by a social welfare centre is required; c) when decisions on health matters are issued by the court; and d) management and representation in matters relating to the ward's property. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_1/1721906637034.pdf | https://mvep.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/files/file/2019/1904181142-upr-mid-term-report-2019.pdf | Croatia |
Therefore, a new court procedure has been introduced in which the county court makes important decisions concerning the health and life of the ward, (decisions with significant implications, such as life support), which are appealable before the Supreme Court of the Republic of Croatia. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_1/1721906637034.pdf | https://mvep.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/files/file/2019/1904181142-upr-mid-term-report-2019.pdf | Croatia |
The task of the National Strategy for the Equalisation of Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities 2017-2020 is to strengthen the implementation of the Convention and to align policies with standards at the global level and trends that require that all areas of life are accessible to persons with disabilities and that principles of universal design and reasonable accommodation are applied. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_1/1721906637034.pdf | https://mvep.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/files/file/2019/1904181142-upr-mid-term-report-2019.pdf | Croatia |
The equalisation of opportunities is defined in 16 areas (78 measures and 200 activities) related to different dimensions of the quality of life and the system of provision of services to citizens.
5.63. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_1/1721906637034.pdf | https://mvep.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/files/file/2019/1904181142-upr-mid-term-report-2019.pdf | Croatia |
5.63.
Consider allocating necessary resources to support programmes which promote and protect the rights of persons with disabilities (Thailand); For the promotion and protection of the rights of persons with disabilities, EUR 14 471 377 was secured through projects implemented under the ESF, and an additional amount of EUR 39 492 827 is planned to be provided through launched operations which are under implementation or for which project proposals are still being received and/or under evaluation.
5.32. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_1/1721906637034.pdf | https://mvep.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/files/file/2019/1904181142-upr-mid-term-report-2019.pdf | Croatia |
5.32.
Amend the social welfare act and other laws which deny persons with disabilities their right to work or which allow their placement in institutions without their consent (Mexico); 42 The 2017 amendments to the Social Welfare Act provide that salaries of persons with disabilities are no longer an obstacle to the exercise of the right to personal disability allowance (which is granted for the purpose of fulfilling the person's need for integration into everyday community life). | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_1/1721906637034.pdf | https://mvep.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/files/file/2019/1904181142-upr-mid-term-report-2019.pdf | Croatia |
For this issue to be comprehensively improved, a new law will be adopted.
5.131.
Elaborate integrated measures to ensure unimpeded access for persons with disabilities (Russian Federation); In accordance with the Building Act, buildings must be designed and constructed in such a way that they are accessible to and usable by persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_1/1721906637034.pdf | https://mvep.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/files/file/2019/1904181142-upr-mid-term-report-2019.pdf | Croatia |
Also, the Ordinance on ensuring accessibility of buildings to persons with disabilities and persons with reduced mobility prescribes the conditions for, and the manner of ensuring, unhindered movement, stay and work of these persons in buildings intended for public and business purposes.
Misdemeanour provisions are laid down, and a use permit cannot be issued for buildings that are not constructed in accordance with the accessibility provisions. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_1/1721906637034.pdf | https://mvep.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/files/file/2019/1904181142-upr-mid-term-report-2019.pdf | Croatia |
Croatia has simplified the procedure for works that are to be done to ensure the accessibility of buildings, so now works on stairs, hallways and other access areas to or within a building and in public areas may be done without a building permit and a main design.
If the Building Inspection finds that accessibility requirements are not fulfilled, it shall set a deadline for their fulfilment, and after the expiry of the deadline it shall impose a fine. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_1/1721906637034.pdf | https://mvep.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/files/file/2019/1904181142-upr-mid-term-report-2019.pdf | Croatia |
With regard to ensuring accessibility of existing buildings, no time limit has been set within which they must be made accessible; however, they must be made accessible in the event of reconstruction, including the entrance area and communication linking various parts of the building.
During the construction or reconstruction of a building intended for residential purposes or a building intended for both residential and business purposes, it must be ensured that one in ten apartments is easily adaptable. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_1/1721906637034.pdf | https://mvep.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/files/file/2019/1904181142-upr-mid-term-report-2019.pdf | Croatia |
5.133.
Develop further actions to improve community services and support for persons with disabilities (Cuba); The analysis of the effects of the Social Welfare Act showed that it needs to be comprehensively improved, and therefore a procedure has been initiated for the drafting of a new act. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_1/1721906637034.pdf | https://mvep.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/files/file/2019/1904181142-upr-mid-term-report-2019.pdf | Croatia |
The National Strategy for the Equalisation of Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities 2017-2020 provides for the introduction of a supported decision making system in place of partial deprivation of legal capacity.
In 2015/2016, three operations were implemented under the ESF, which contribute to the improvement of community-based services and support to persons with disabilities: - „Improving labour market access of persons with disabilities“. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_1/1721906637034.pdf | https://mvep.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/files/file/2019/1904181142-upr-mid-term-report-2019.pdf | Croatia |
The objective is to improve employment opportunities and integration in the labour market through targeted programmes tailor-made to their needs and through the adaptation of jobs, and to promote social inclusion.
Implemented: 12 projects.
43 - „Expanding the network of community based social services - phase 3“.
The objective is to improve employment opportunities by supporting the development of efficient and inclusive social services, including the reconciliation of work and family life. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_1/1721906637034.pdf | https://mvep.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/files/file/2019/1904181142-upr-mid-term-report-2019.pdf | Croatia |
Implemented: 28 projects.
- „Expanding the personal assistance service for persons with disabilities“.
The objective is to strengthen social inclusion by developing and enhancing the quality of the personal assistance service (in particular for persons with the most severe type and degree of disability and persons with intellectual and mental impairments), and to increase the number of personal assistants.
Implemented: 51 projects. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_1/1721906637034.pdf | https://mvep.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/files/file/2019/1904181142-upr-mid-term-report-2019.pdf | Croatia |
Implemented: 51 projects.
The following ESF operations are also underway: - „Development of the personal assistance service for persons with disabilities - phase 1 (HRK 116 985 131.71)“. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_1/1721906637034.pdf | https://mvep.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/files/file/2019/1904181142-upr-mid-term-report-2019.pdf | Croatia |
93 projects are being implemented: 72 contracts for the provision of personal assistance service to adult persons with the most severe type and degree of disability and adult persons with intellectual and mental impairments, between the ages of 18 and 65 (897 beneficiaries and 895 personal assistants are planned to be involved); 7 contracts for Croatian sign language interpreters (206 beneficiaries and 16 interpreters are planned to be involved); and 14 contracts for sighted escorts (318 beneficiaries and 15 sighted escorts). | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_1/1721906637034.pdf | https://mvep.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/files/file/2019/1904181142-upr-mid-term-report-2019.pdf | Croatia |
• „Development of the personal assistance service for persons with disabilities - phase 2 (HRK 155 000 000.00)“.
The objective is to strengthen social inclusion of persons with disabilities by further developing and enhancing the quality of personal assistance, sighted escort and Croatian sign language interpreter/translator services. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_1/1721906637034.pdf | https://mvep.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/files/file/2019/1904181142-upr-mid-term-report-2019.pdf | Croatia |
The target groups are: adult persons with the most severe type and degree of disability and/or adult persons with intellectual impairments and mental health conditions; deaf, deaf-blind and blind adult persons.
• „Expanding the network of community based social services - phase 1 (HRK 110 150 000.00)“.
The objective is to improve social inclusion and promote the reconciliation of work and family life by supporting the development of efficient and inclusive social services. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_1/1721906637034.pdf | https://mvep.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/files/file/2019/1904181142-upr-mid-term-report-2019.pdf | Croatia |
Within one of the four components, funding is provided for activities for adult persons with disabilities, members of their families and professionals working with members of the target groups.
A call for the implementation of „Three-year programmes of associations providing assistance services to persons with disabilities for the period 2016-2018“ has been launched. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_1/1721906637034.pdf | https://mvep.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/files/file/2019/1904181142-upr-mid-term-report-2019.pdf | Croatia |
The objective is to increase social inclusion, improve the quality of life and promote independence and independent living of persons with the most severe type and degree of disability, and to provide employment for persons who are in a disadvantaged position in the labour market and who will work as personal assistants. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_1/1721906637034.pdf | https://mvep.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/files/file/2019/1904181142-upr-mid-term-report-2019.pdf | Croatia |
Since 2006, projects for persons with the most severe type and degree of disability who are not able to perform daily activities in the community have been continuously implemented with the aim of meeting their needs and strengthening their social inclusion.
This type of support ensures a better quality of care and in many cases it has prevented their institutionalisation and has contributed to the reconciliation of work and family responsibilities of family members taking care of them. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_1/1721906637034.pdf | https://mvep.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/files/file/2019/1904181142-upr-mid-term-report-2019.pdf | Croatia |
The personal assistance service is provided in cooperation with CSOs of persons with disabilities, which receive funds for their projects, on the basis of a public competition, from the state budget and from a part the 44 revenue generated by lottery games.
Although the number of beneficiaries has increased (in 2015 there were 631 beneficiaries and 631 assistants), only 10 % of the needs are covered. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_1/1721906637034.pdf | https://mvep.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/files/file/2019/1904181142-upr-mid-term-report-2019.pdf | Croatia |
The priority areas are to ensure the provision of: personal assistant services to persons with the most severe type and degree of disability; Croatian sign language interpreter/translator services; sighted escort services to blind persons who cannot walk without assistance. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_1/1721906637034.pdf | https://mvep.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/files/file/2019/1904181142-upr-mid-term-report-2019.pdf | Croatia |
The total amount of HRK 120 329 259.00, i.e HRK 40 109 753.00 annually, has been allocated for the implementation of the project for: 82 CSOs of persons with disabilities (653 beneficiaries, 653 personal assistants); 23 CSOs (23 sighted escorts); 30 CSOs (64 Croatian sign language interpreters/translators).
A call has been launched for the „Development and enhancement of a network of social services provided by associations 2017-2020.“. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_1/1721906637034.pdf | https://mvep.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/files/file/2019/1904181142-upr-mid-term-report-2019.pdf | Croatia |
Three-year programmes are focused on the development and enhancement of a network of social services and on the improvement of their quality.
The objective is to build beneficiaries' capacity to stay in their homes, and to increase the accessibility of services in rural and hilly-mountainous areas and on islands. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_1/1721906637034.pdf | https://mvep.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/files/file/2019/1904181142-upr-mid-term-report-2019.pdf | Croatia |
The objective is also to increase the quality of services, to reduce social exclusion and poverty, to improve the quality of life of socially vulnerable groups and to develop cooperative relationships among various service providers (local and regional self-government units, social welfare institutions, CSOs and various systems - education, health, employment).
The target groups are children with developmental disabilities and persons with disabilities. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_1/1721906637034.pdf | https://mvep.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/files/file/2019/1904181142-upr-mid-term-report-2019.pdf | Croatia |
In a three-year cycle, an amount of HRK 24 300 000.00 (total: HRK 72 900 000.00) is made available annually for 112 CSOs of persons with disabilities.
5.132.
Take all necessary measures to lift all existing barriers in the enjoyment of the rights of persons with disabilities, with particular attention to their right to live independently, to have access to adequate health care services and to be integrated in the community (Greece); See 5.133. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_1/1721906637034.pdf | https://mvep.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/files/file/2019/1904181142-upr-mid-term-report-2019.pdf | Croatia |
Through social welfare institutions (social welfare centres, centres providing community- based services, social welfare homes, family centres), a wide range of services aimed at improving the quality of life of the family is provided, including providing counselling and professional assistance to families of persons with disabilities and to persons with disabilities facing different challenges. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_1/1721906637034.pdf | https://mvep.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/files/file/2019/1904181142-upr-mid-term-report-2019.pdf | Croatia |
Apart from community-based services provided by social welfare institutions and homes (which are being transformed into community support centres), a significant role is played by civil society organisations which, in partnership with state administration bodies and local and regional self-government units, implement projects aimed at supporting the family and promoting the rights of children and persons with disabilities. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_1/1721906637034.pdf | https://mvep.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/files/file/2019/1904181142-upr-mid-term-report-2019.pdf | Croatia |
All information on the rights and services provided under the social welfare system are available on the website of the Ministry of Demography, Family, Youth and Social Policy and on the Central State Portal, as well as on websites of social welfare institutions. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_1/1721906637034.pdf | https://mvep.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/files/file/2019/1904181142-upr-mid-term-report-2019.pdf | Croatia |
The National Strategy for the Equalisation of Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities 2017 – 2020 provides for measures to improve information, communication and awareness raising and to enable persons with disabilities to freely search, receive and forward information of their own choice on an equal basis with other members of the society; to raise awareness on the rights of persons with disabilities through a number of different activities 45 which contribute to the overall tolerance of diversity in society, and to combat stereotypes and discrimination relating to persons with disabilities; to continually promote the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the relevant recommendations of the Council of Europe; to inform about the necessary changes in the society with respect to undertaken commitments and international treaties. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_1/1721906637034.pdf | https://mvep.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/files/file/2019/1904181142-upr-mid-term-report-2019.pdf | Croatia |
In order to equalise access to social, economic and cultural environment for the deaf and the deaf-blind, and to recognise their right to use sign language, the Act on the Croatian Sign Language and Other Communication Systems of the Deaf and the Deaf-Blind in the Republic of Croatia (2015) was adopted.
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5.134.
Ensure that services for persons with disabilities support to the greatest extent possible their independence and that more community-based living choices are created for them in compliance with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities(Czech Republic); See 5.133.
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5.136.
Provide facilities to ensure that persons with disabilities can live independently, have access to public and private buildings and have equal opportunities to education, employment and health services, with a support structure particularly for children so challenged (Trinidad and Tobago); See 5.131.
5.135.
Take all appropriate measures to ensure the rights of people with mental or intellectual disabilities (Cyprus); See 5.47. and 5.133. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_1/1721906637034.pdf | https://mvep.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/files/file/2019/1904181142-upr-mid-term-report-2019.pdf | Croatia |
The amendments to the Social Welfare Act (2017) have introduced novelties regarding the improvement of the rights of persons with disabilities, so that the full amount of the assistance and care supplement has been raised to 120 % of the base amount and the personal disability allowance to 300 % of the base amount.
Also, the person's salary and author's fees are no longer included in the calculation of the right to personal disability allowance. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_1/1721906637034.pdf | https://mvep.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/files/file/2019/1904181142-upr-mid-term-report-2019.pdf | Croatia |
In addition, it has been made possible for the marital or non-marital partner of a person with disabilities to be granted caretaker status, which improves the quality of the system for protection of the rights of persons with disabilities and their better inclusion in everyday life.
Representatives of CSOs of persons with disabilities and of children with developmental disabilities participate in working groups on the drafting of legislation and strategies in this field.
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Monitor the implementation and ensure compliance with the Act on Vocational Rehabilitation to make sure that persons with disabilities are not subject to discrimination and have equal opportunities to find employment (Sweden); The Act on Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment of Persons with Disabilities introduced a single framework ensuring uniform standards, benchmarks and methodologies 46 for the implementation of professional rehabilitation, which is further elaborated in the Ordinance on incentives for employment of persons with disabilities. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_1/1721906637034.pdf | https://mvep.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/files/file/2019/1904181142-upr-mid-term-report-2019.pdf | Croatia |
The establishment of new vocational rehabilitation centres started in 2015 with the aim of assessing the ability of persons with disabilities to work and providing them with training to prepare them for work, and providing professional support to employers when recruiting persons with disabilities. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_1/1721906637034.pdf | https://mvep.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/files/file/2019/1904181142-upr-mid-term-report-2019.pdf | Croatia |
In 2017, four regional vocational rehabilitation centres were established (in Zagreb, Split, Osijek and Rijeka), which have a key role in implementing these activities (assessment of work ability level, knowledge, work habits and professional interests, workplaces and work environment assessment, provision of professional support and monitoring in a particular job and work environment etc.). | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_1/1721906637034.pdf | https://mvep.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/files/file/2019/1904181142-upr-mid-term-report-2019.pdf | Croatia |
The Act allows positive discrimination in the employment of persons with disabilities by implementing the models of employment on the open market or under special conditions (integrative and sheltered workshops), subject to the commitment to ensure a reasonable accommodation of the workplace.
Employers in the public sector are required to give recruitment priority to persons with disabilities under equal conditions (equal results in recruitment tests). | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_1/1721906637034.pdf | https://mvep.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/files/file/2019/1904181142-upr-mid-term-report-2019.pdf | Croatia |
The Act prescribes a mandatory quota for the employment of persons with disabilities.
All employers employing at least 20 workers have an obligation to ensure that 3 % of the total number of employees are persons with disabilities employed at appropriate workplaces under appropriate working conditions. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_1/1721906637034.pdf | https://mvep.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/files/file/2019/1904181142-upr-mid-term-report-2019.pdf | Croatia |
The quota obligation can also be met by applying alternative measures: internship, rehabilitation or vocational training, scholarships for regular education or signing a contract on business cooperation with a sheltered and integrative workshop.
Employers who do not meet the quota, are obliged to pay 30% of the minimum salary in Croatia, monthly, for each person with disability they were required to hire. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_1/1721906637034.pdf | https://mvep.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/files/file/2019/1904181142-upr-mid-term-report-2019.pdf | Croatia |
Funds generated in such a way are used solely for the purpose of developing the vocational rehabilitation system, paying incentives and rewards for employment and implementing projects for the employment of persons with disabilities.
The trend of employment of people with disabilities has been steadily increasing in the last ten years, with the biggest increase being recorded after the implementation of the new Act (2015). | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_1/1721906637034.pdf | https://mvep.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/files/file/2019/1904181142-upr-mid-term-report-2019.pdf | Croatia |
During 2017, a total of 3 366 persons with disabilities recorded in the register of unemployed persons were employed, which is 18 % more than in 2016 (2 853 persons) and 28,8 % more than in 2015 (2 613 persons).
As of 30 June 2018, a total of 1 707 persons were employed through the Croatian Employment Service. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_1/1721906637034.pdf | https://mvep.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/files/file/2019/1904181142-upr-mid-term-report-2019.pdf | Croatia |
The new vocational rehabilitation model complies with the recommendations of the Council of the European Union, the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the recommendations of the European Platform for Rehabilitation.
The uniform provision of services is ensured by the adoption of the binding standards of vocational rehabilitation services. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_1/1721906637034.pdf | https://mvep.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/files/file/2019/1904181142-upr-mid-term-report-2019.pdf | Croatia |
The Institute for Expert Evaluation, Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment of Persons with Disabilities provides various incentives to employers employing persons with disabilities (including self-employed persons), which include: wage subsidies to compensate for reduced productivity; co-financing the costs of workplace accommodation (architectural adjustments) and accommodation of working conditions (technical adjustments), the costs of education, 47 interest rates on loans taken out to purchase machines, equipment, tools or appliances needed for employment and the costs of professional support; funds for innovative employment programmes, for opening new jobs, and for maintaining employment in integrative and sheltered workshops. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_1/1721906637034.pdf | https://mvep.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/files/file/2019/1904181142-upr-mid-term-report-2019.pdf | Croatia |
Provide comprehensive care to victims of landmines and cluster munitions, by applying the convention5 in their development plans and by the application of the Convention on the rights of persons with disabilities (Costa Rica); Croatia has shown its strong commitment to educating people about the dangers of landmines and helping victims of landmines, and has demonstrated that an interdisciplinary approach to anti-mine action based on the community's experience can generate an added value beyond the technical aspects of humanitarian demining. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_1/1721906637034.pdf | https://mvep.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/files/file/2019/1904181142-upr-mid-term-report-2019.pdf | Croatia |
Education about dangers of landmines with a view reducing the risks of casualties from mines and unexploded ordnance is carried out by raising awareness and promoting positive changes in behaviour through public information campaigns, training courses, and cooperation with communities.
It has contributed to a significant decline in the number of landmine victims in the past few years. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_1/1721906637034.pdf | https://mvep.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/files/file/2019/1904181142-upr-mid-term-report-2019.pdf | Croatia |
Croatia has strengthened its institutional efforts in adopting a comprehensive and integrated approach to landmine victims and has adopted comprehensive measures, proportionate to the obligations under the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
These measures are incorporated into a wider legal framework and national plans and programmes for persons with disabilities. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_1/1721906637034.pdf | https://mvep.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/files/file/2019/1904181142-upr-mid-term-report-2019.pdf | Croatia |
The institutional efforts to provide care and support to landmine victims are complemented by activities of CSOs providing support to landmine victims (primarily through psychosocial and economic projects).
The Office for Mine Action and the Croatian Mine Action Centre are implementing the project „Mine Action and Socio-Economic Integration“, which consists of two complementary components: mine action (humanitarian demining) and victim support, and is financed by Switzerland. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_1/1721906637034.pdf | https://mvep.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/files/file/2019/1904181142-upr-mid-term-report-2019.pdf | Croatia |
Comprehensive databases will be established, victims' needs will be assessed and direct support will be provided to victims through programmes aimed at increasing their employability and competitiveness in the labour market, in the entire territory that was affected by the Homeland War. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_1/1721906637034.pdf | https://mvep.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/files/file/2019/1904181142-upr-mid-term-report-2019.pdf | Croatia |
The relevant sectors (health care, veterans, social welfare) and institutions (the Ombudswoman for persons with disabilities, the Croatian Employment Service, the Croatian Institute for Public Health, the Croatian Pension Insurance Institute) will participate in the project.
LGBT persons 5.77. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_1/1721906637034.pdf | https://mvep.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/files/file/2019/1904181142-upr-mid-term-report-2019.pdf | Croatia |
Strengthen human rights protections for LGBT persons, in line with Croatia’s international obligations and commitments as well as with domestic legislation (United States of America); 5 This is obviously not a reference to only one convention (singular noun in the original), but to both Conventions: The Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti- Personnel Mines and on Their Destruction and the Convention on Cluster Munitions (Croatia has ratified both). | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_1/1721906637034.pdf | https://mvep.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/files/file/2019/1904181142-upr-mid-term-report-2019.pdf | Croatia |
48 The Action Plan for the implementation of the National Anti-Discrimination Plan 2017– 2019 sets out a number of activities aimed at preventing and combating discrimination on all the basis protected by the Anti-Discrimination Act, including expression or sexual orientation, and covers the areas in which discrimination cases have already been reported or in which there are indications that such cases have occurred. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_1/1721906637034.pdf | https://mvep.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/files/file/2019/1904181142-upr-mid-term-report-2019.pdf | Croatia |
With regard to criminal provisions concerning hate crime and hate speech, particular attention is given to the protection of LGBT persons and members of national minorities, by organising seminars for judges, lawyers, state attorneys, police officers and representatives of civil society organisations.
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5.111.
Strengthen the accountability and prosecution of law enforcement officers who commit abuse against LGBT persons and ethnic persons (Chile)*; * Croatia has not accepted the recommendation (see A/HRC/30/14/Add.1) Trafficking in persons 5.91. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_1/1721906637034.pdf | https://mvep.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/files/file/2019/1904181142-upr-mid-term-report-2019.pdf | Croatia |
Enhance training methods for collecting evidence against suspected human traffickers to increase successful prosecutions, and ensure convicted trafficking offenders are punished with sentences commensurate with the gravity of the crime (United States of America); With regard to training, the following are being implemented: regular secondary adult education programme for police officers, addressing issues of human trafficking from the criminal justice aspect; professional development and specialisation training courses for police officers; training courses in combating human trafficking and smuggling for officers of the border and intervention police; specialist graduate studies in criminal investigation at the Police College. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_1/1721906637034.pdf | https://mvep.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/files/file/2019/1904181142-upr-mid-term-report-2019.pdf | Croatia |
Police officers dealing with organised crime provide professional development training courses to other police officers in how to recognise potential victims of human trafficking, and elements of a crime, and how to carry out criminal and tactical measures and actions and investigations and evidentiary actions in order to collect evidence for further criminal procedures.
In 2018, two workshops on combating human trafficking were held and were attended by judges, state attorneys and police officers. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_1/1721906637034.pdf | https://mvep.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/files/file/2019/1904181142-upr-mid-term-report-2019.pdf | Croatia |
Also, police officers, state attorneys and judges are provided with training courses in recognising victims of human trafficking, applying the new status of a victim in the criminal procedure, carrying out investigation and prosecution, performing individual assessment of victims, and identifying new modalities of committing a criminal offence of human trafficking and connections with illegal migrations.
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5.85.
Further strengthen measures to prevent and punish trafficking in persons, especially women and children with the prosecution of offenders and rehabilitation of victims (Venezuela (Bolivian Republic of)); 49 Measures for the prevention, detection, prosecution and sanctioning of offenders in human trafficking and measures for providing assistance to, and protection of, victims are set out in the National Plan for combating human trafficking 2018–2021. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_1/1721906637034.pdf | https://mvep.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/files/file/2019/1904181142-upr-mid-term-report-2019.pdf | Croatia |
Accordingly, a working group has been set up and is drafting a Protocol on the integration/re-integration of victims of human trafficking, while drafting of a protocol on the exchange of data on identified victims of human trafficking is also in plan. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_1/1721906637034.pdf | https://mvep.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/files/file/2019/1904181142-upr-mid-term-report-2019.pdf | Croatia |
In order to prevent human trafficking and to inform citizens about various forms of human trafficking, police officers participate in international seminars and workshops and conduct educational and training courses for police officers, employees of the competent ministries and civil society organisation, students and citizens.
Preventive activities are also carried out with the aim of raising awareness, informing and educating multipliers of knowledge about human trafficking. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_1/1721906637034.pdf | https://mvep.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/files/file/2019/1904181142-upr-mid-term-report-2019.pdf | Croatia |
The system established in 2002 (when the first National Committee for Combating Human Trafficking was set up) is continually upgraded.
The Operative team of the National Committee holds regular monthly meetings to coordinate activities for each particular case of victim identification and to provide assistance and protection.
National plans for combating human trafficking and operational plans accompanying them set out the measures for adapting to newly discovered trends. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_1/1721906637034.pdf | https://mvep.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/files/file/2019/1904181142-upr-mid-term-report-2019.pdf | Croatia |
The Plan for 2018–2021 focuses on strengthening cooperation in criminal procedures, improving methods for the identification of victims and protecting the best interests of victims.
In order to improve the identification of offenders of the criminal offence of human trafficking, state attorney offices cooperate with the Ministry of Interior.
The use of advanced methods for the detection of criminal offences related to human trafficking, including financial investigations, results in a better efficiency. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_1/1721906637034.pdf | https://mvep.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/files/file/2019/1904181142-upr-mid-term-report-2019.pdf | Croatia |
5.75.
Intensify efforts to detect, prevent and combat trafficking in children for sexual and other types of exploitation (Uruguay); New strategic and operational documents are aimed at prevention and early detection of victims of human trafficking, particularly children. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_1/1721906637034.pdf | https://mvep.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/files/file/2019/1904181142-upr-mid-term-report-2019.pdf | Croatia |
The following documents have been adopted in the last two years: the National Plan for combating human trafficking 2018–2021, the Protocol on the identification, assistance and protection of victims of human trafficking, the Protocol on procedures to be followed in the case of a voluntary return of a victim of human trafficking, and the Protocol on the treatment of unaccompanied children. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_1/1721906637034.pdf | https://mvep.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/files/file/2019/1904181142-upr-mid-term-report-2019.pdf | Croatia |
In order to prevent and combat human trafficking, especially in women and children, coordinated actions are taken by juvenile police officers and police officers specialised in combating human trafficking. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_1/1721906637034.pdf | https://mvep.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/files/file/2019/1904181142-upr-mid-term-report-2019.pdf | Croatia |
Juvenile police officers are educated to recognise various forms of violation of the rights of the child and to provide support to children victims and ensure appropriate conditions (a room adapted for interviewing children, interviewing a child in their home, the presence of a trustworthy person, in addition to the guardian, during an interview if the child so wishes, the presence of a social welfare centre staff member if the parent/guardian of a child is unavailable or is a suspect, protection of child's privacy, confidentiality of investigative examinations etc.). | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_1/1721906637034.pdf | https://mvep.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/files/file/2019/1904181142-upr-mid-term-report-2019.pdf | Croatia |
All proceedings in relation to a suspicion of child abuse and exploitation are urgent and are carried out in accordance with the principles of the best interest of the child.
This includes especially considerate treatment and the provision of 50 support to the child through the social welfare and health care systems as well as by CSOs providing assistance and support to victims. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_1/1721906637034.pdf | https://mvep.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/files/file/2019/1904181142-upr-mid-term-report-2019.pdf | Croatia |
Particular attention is given to cases of threat to children belonging to vulnerable groups, unaccompanied children or children placed in an institution.
Also, in the case of missing children, it is required to urgently determine the circumstances of disappearance and assess the possibility that the child may be a victim of a crime. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_1/1721906637034.pdf | https://mvep.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/files/file/2019/1904181142-upr-mid-term-report-2019.pdf | Croatia |
Since early marriage also carries the risk of slavery, forced labour or servitude, sexual exploitation, prostitution or other punishable acts, due attention is paid to these circumstances during criminal investigation if a criminal offence is suspected.
New modes of action have been identified, particularly as regard child trafficking. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_1/1721906637034.pdf | https://mvep.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/files/file/2019/1904181142-upr-mid-term-report-2019.pdf | Croatia |
In addition to sexual exploitation and abuse of children, which is becoming increasingly widespread including through social networks and the Internet, cases of children being victims of labour exploitation and exploitation for the purpose of forcing them to commit unlawful acts also occur. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_1/1721906637034.pdf | https://mvep.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/files/file/2019/1904181142-upr-mid-term-report-2019.pdf | Croatia |
Therefore, when investigating offences such as begging, burglaries, shoplifting etc., attention is paid to determining whether a child is recruited, forced and exploited by their parents, foster parents, guardian or other persons entrusted with the care of the child (criminal offence „Violation of the Rights of the Child“).
5.110. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_1/1721906637034.pdf | https://mvep.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/files/file/2019/1904181142-upr-mid-term-report-2019.pdf | Croatia |
5.110.
Continue to provide adequate funding to its anti-human trafficking programmes and free legal aid system (Philippines); National shelters for victims of human trafficking (one for children and one for adults) are financed from the State Budget, and are operated by CSOs which prepare an individual plan for each victim.
Cases are individually discussed at the meetings of the Operative team in cooperation with departmental teams. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_1/1721906637034.pdf | https://mvep.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/files/file/2019/1904181142-upr-mid-term-report-2019.pdf | Croatia |
The financing of the free legal aid system depends on the availability of resources in the State Budget.
However, resources are increased each year (taking into account the schedule of payments of secondary free legal aid approved in previous years).
In 2016, the funding for primary legal aid (legal counselling by authorised associations and legal clinics) amounted to HRK 700 000.00, which was increased by 50 % in 2017, and by an additional 25 % in 2018. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_1/1721906637034.pdf | https://mvep.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/files/file/2019/1904181142-upr-mid-term-report-2019.pdf | Croatia |
The funding for secondary legal aid (representation by lawyers before courts and exemption from payment of court costs) amounted to HRK 2 120 500.00 in 2016, HRK 1 960 000.00 in 2017 and HRK 2 700 000.00 in 2018.
National Minorities 5.146. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_1/1721906637034.pdf | https://mvep.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/files/file/2019/1904181142-upr-mid-term-report-2019.pdf | Croatia |
Fully ensure linguistic, religious and other rights of minorities, in compliance with international obligations (Russian Federation); In accordance with the Constitutional Act on the Rights of National Minorities (CARNM) and other special regulations, members of national minorities are guaranteed the exercise of special rights in the areas of education, cultural autonomy, religious freedoms, employment in state and local administration, representation in representative and executive bodies at the national and local levels and representation in the media. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_1/1721906637034.pdf | https://mvep.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/files/file/2019/1904181142-upr-mid-term-report-2019.pdf | Croatia |
The state of play and progress of 51 implementation of the CARNM is monitored through annual reports, and action and operational plans ensure its efficient application. | https://docs-lawep.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/thematic2f/pw_1/1721906637034.pdf | https://mvep.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/files/file/2019/1904181142-upr-mid-term-report-2019.pdf | Croatia |