The Ombudswoman of the Republic of Croatia is a commissioner of the Croatian Parliament responsible for the promotion and protection of human rights and freedoms and the performance of the mandates of the National Equality Body as well as the National Preventive Mechanism for the protection of the persons deprived of their liberty. She is independent and autonomous in her work.
Ombudswoman/Ombudsman and her/his deputies are appointed by the Croatian Parliament for a term of 8 years. In 2013 Ms Lora Vidović was appointed as the Ombudswoman of the Republic of Croatia.
VISION - A society in which human rights are respected, promoted and protected, in which the state administration is just, efficient and accessible and in which each individual enjoys the equality of opportunity.
MISSION - Independent work directed at the protection and promotion human rights and fundamental freedoms, combating discrimination and the prevention of torture via the National Preventive Mechanism. An institution fulfilling its goals by building authority and trust.
You can find more information on the mandates and competences of the Ombudswoman of the Republic of Croatia here.