The United Nations (UN) in Croatia, like the UN everywhere, stands for human rights and tolerance. This includes respect for the rights of minorities of all kinds and equal protection before the law without any form of discrimination. The UN in Croatia is convinced that the violence and aggressive behavior demonstrated by protesters in Split on 11 June 2011 is not the true face of Croatia. It calls on all parties to show tolerance and respect for diversity during the Zagreb Pride events on 18 June 2011, and it encourages civil conduct in line with the values enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and reflected in Croatian law, which forbids all forms of discrimination, including on the basis of sexual orientation.

MoI and CLC cooperation confirmed

As Croatia is set to join the EU in 2013 and become part of the Dublin II system, the efficient management of borders is on the forefront of the political agenda.

On 15 June UNHCR , the Office for Human Rights of the Government of the Republic of Croatia and the Centre for New Initiatives organized a roundtable entitled ‘Unaccompanied Children (Foreigners) in the Republic of Croatia: Understanding of the Problem, Capacity for Action and Necessary Measures for Assistance and Care, at Hypo Centre in Zagreb.'

Zagreb, 10 June 2011 - Starting with Tuesday 14 and finishing on Saturday 18 of June, UNHCR Croatia marks the World Refugee Day -20 June- by organizing and participating in a series of events.

Mr. Anne Willem Bijleveld, the newly appointed Personal Envoy of the High Commissioner, Mr. António Guterres, for the Resolution of the Protracted Displacement in the Western Balkans, arrived in Zagreb yesterday. The High Commissioner is committed to a dignified and conclusive resolution of the displacement resulting from the conflicts in the western Balkans between 1991-1995, which still affects an estimated 200,000 people

Zagreb, 13 December 2010 - The United Nations High Commissioner Office for Refugees (UNHCR) Representation in Croatia is pleased to announce the reception of a contribution of 97,867 EUR from the Government of Belgium, through the Fund for Preventive Diplomacy. Funds received will help support the Phase II of UNHCR's project, called Bridging Gaps - Building Sustainable Communities in the Areas of Return in Croatia.

The UNHCR in Croatia welcomes the news on a political agreement to resolve the remaining refugee and return issues. The latest encouraging step, announced following meetings of the Serbian President Tadic with the Croatian President Josipovic, Croatian Prime Minister Kosor and other high level officials in Zagreb, will help the refugees to make a final decision on their future. It will facilitate the ending of displacement situation in the two countries and the region in a human and dignified manner. The solving of this almost 20 year long lasting refugee situation was also a goal of the 2008 UNHCR High Commissioner Initiative and his visit to the region in 2009.

Islamabad, 11 August 2010 - With over 160,000 people having so far received UNHCR emergency shelter and relief assistance across flood-affected areas of Pakistan, the agency appealed on Wednesday for $41 million to help meet the urgent needs of a further 560,000 people, amounting to 80,000 families.

International conference on the implementation of the Law on free legal aid

Zagreb 26 July 2010 - UNHCR Representation in Croatia, the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Croatia, Centre for Human Rights and the Coalition for Promotion and Protection of Human Rights organized today in Hotel International an international conference entitled "Access to justice: A year of implementation of the Law on Free Legal Aid".

UNHCR awards the 2010 Nansen Refugee Award to Alixandra Fazzina

GENEVA, 9 July 2010 - The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) today announced the winner of its annual Nansen Refugee Award, British photo-journalist Alixandra Fazzina. Ms. Fazzina was chosen for her tireless dedication to uncovering and portraying the overlooked human consequences of war.