Glas civilnog društva za vladavinu prava: Platforma za promicanje i zaštitu temeljnih vrijednosti EU

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Naziv organizacije i projekta:Centar za demokraciju i pravo Miko Tripalo: Glas civilnog društva za vladavinu prava: Platforma za promicanje i zaštitu temeljnih vrijednosti EU
Naziv neformalne mreže:Neformalna mreža za vladavinu prava
Kontakt:Vanja Mladineo, [email protected]
Partnerske organizacije:Kuća ljudskih prava Zagreb; www.kucaljudskihprava.hr; [email protected] Hrvatsko novinarsko društvo; https://www.hnd.hr/; [email protected]
Doprinos rezultatu programa I4V2.0:Povećana promocija i svijest javnosti o pravima i temeljnim vrijednostima EU
Odobrena sredstva:60.000 EUR
Trajanje projekta:24 mjeseca, 01.10.2025. – 30.09.2027.

Sažetak projekta:

Projekt se bavi problemom nedovoljnog korištenja Europskog mehanizma vladavine prava u Hrvatskoj, iako je on važan za jačanje demokracije i zaštitu temeljnih vrijednosti EU. Organizacije civilnog društva još nemaju dovoljno znanja i kapaciteta da ga sustavno koriste za praćenje rada institucija i vođenje dijaloga s njima. Istovremeno, preporuke Europske komisije rijetko se pretvaraju u javne rasprave ili konkretne političke odluke. Građani, mediji i posebno mladi slabo su upoznati s njegovim značajem, što smanjuje društveni pritisak za reforme i usporava napredak u područjima poput pravosuđa, borbe protiv korupcije i zaštite medijskih sloboda.

Kako bi se taj jaz premostio, projekt jača kapacitete i povezuje organizacije civilnog društva (OCD-e) u zajedničku i učinkovitiju Neformalnu mrežu za vladavinu prava. Mreža koristi Europski mehanizam vladavine prava kao ključni alat za zagovaranje promjena, podizanje svijesti i poticanje odgovornosti institucija. Sustavno se gradi zajednički glas mreže i koalicije OCD-a, koja djeluje kao jedinstven akter u dijalogu s nacionalnim institucijama i međunarodnim tijelima, uključujući Europsku komisiju.

Nadovezujući se na prethodnu uspješnu inicijativu, projekt proširuje postojeću koaliciju, osnažuje je za pripremu zajedničkih doprinosa Europskoj komisiji, organiziranje javnih rasprava i zagovaračke aktivnosti prema institucijama u Hrvatskoj. Kroz edukacije, umrežavanje i strukturirani dijalog, projekt omogućava učinkovitije praćenje i unapređenje standarda vladavine prava u Hrvatskoj.

Ciljevi projekta:

  • Podići svijest o problemima i izazovima koje u području vladavine prava ima Hrvatska.
  • Potaknuti javne rasprave o preporukama i rješenjima za unapređivanje vladavine prava te podizanje svijesti među mladima o važnosti vladavine prava, uz ljudska prava i demokraciju  kao temeljnih vrijednosti EU i njenih država članica.
  • Ojačati zagovaračke i watchdog kapacitete mreže organizacija civilnog društva u RH u području zaštite, unapređivanja i promocije vladavine prava kao jedne od temeljnih vrijednosti EU-a.

Ključne aktivnosti projekta uključuju:

Očekivani učinak projekta je doprinijeti zajedničkom djelovanju organizacija civilnog društva u zaštiti vladavine prava kao jedne od temeljnih vrijednosti Europske unije kroz osiguravanje kontinuiranog watchdog djelovanja, poticanja daljnjeg širenja mreže i daljnjeg razvoja kapaciteta OCD-a za zagovaranje unapređivanja i promocije vladavine prava, temeljnih prava i demokratskih standarda u Hrvatskoj.

Očekivani rezultati projekta:

  1. 13 OCD-a uspostavilo održive mehanizme suradnje i zajedničkog zagovaranja, što je povećalo vidljivost i učinkovitost u praćenju provedbe standarda vladavine prava: neformalna mreža OCD-a u području vladavine prava učvrstila je svoju strukturu, povećala broj članica i postala relevantan sugovornik u europskim i nacionalnim procesima izrade i praćenja izvješća EK o vladavini prava.
  2. Povećana relevantnost i vidljivost nalaza o vladavini prava među institucijama, akademskom zajednicom i mladima: mladi razvijaju veću svijest i angažman oko pitanja vladavine prava.
  3. Ojačani kapaciteti OCD-a za korištenje EU mehanizma vladavine prava u zagovaračkom radu: OCD-i u Hrvatskoj unaprijedili su znanja i vještine za korištenje rule of law okvira u zagovaračkom radu, uključujući podzastupljena područja, te kroz razmjenu iskustava i dobre prakse s organizacijama iz drugih zemalja doprinose zajedničkim prijedlozima za unapređenje Europskog mehanizma vladavine prava, čime jačaju međunarodnu prepoznatljivost i kredibilitet mreže.

Ciljne skupine projekta i krajnji korisnici:

Primarne ciljane skupine projekta su organizacije civilnog društva (OCD-i, članice Neformalne mreže za vladavinu prava, uključujući one za ljudska prava, mlade, ženska prava i medijsku slobodu), mladi, kroz radionice na fakultetima i kampanju, gdje će njihovi problemi biti mapirani i zagovarani. Sekundarne ciljne skupine su donositelji odluka na nacionalnoj i EU razini (ministarstva, EK), te mediji, kao kanal za širenje poruka kampanja i rasprava.  Krajnji korisnici projekta su svi građani Hrvatske, posebno ranjive skupine (mladi, žene, manjine), koji će imati koristi od jače vladavine prava, bolje implementacije EU preporuka i zaštite temeljnih prava kroz sistemske promjene.

Financirano sredstvima Europske unije. Izneseni stavovi i mišljenja su stavovi i mišljenja autora i ne moraju se podudarati sa stavovima i mišljenjima Europske unije ili Europske izvršne agencije za obrazovanje i kulturu (EACEA). Ni Europska unija ni EACEA ne mogu se smatrati odgovornima za njih.

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Project summary:

The project addresses the problem of insufficient use of the EU Rule of Law Mechanism in Croatia, despite its importance for strengthening democracy and protecting the fundamental values of the EU. Civil society organizations (CSOs) still lack the knowledge and capacity to use it systematically for monitoring institutions and engaging in dialogue with them. At the same time, the recommendations of the European Commission are rarely translated into public debates or concrete political decisions. Citizens, media, and especially young people are not well informed about its significance, which reduces public pressure for reforms and slows progress in areas such as the judiciary, anti-corruption efforts, and media freedom.

To bridge this gap, the project strengthens the capacities of CSOs and connects them into a more coordinated and effective Informal Network for the Rule of Law. The network uses the EU Rule of Law Mechanism as a key tool for advocating change, raising awareness, and holding institutions accountable. It systematically builds a common voice and capacity of the network and coalition of CSOs, acting as a united actor in dialogue with national institutions and international bodies, including the European Commission.

Building on a previous successful initiative, the project expands the existing coalition, enabling it to prepare joint contributions to the European Commission, organize public discussions, and carry out advocacy activities with Croatian institutions. Through education, networking, and structured dialogue, the project contributes to more effective monitoring and improvement of rule of law standards in Croatia.

Project objectives:

  • Raise awareness of the problems and challenges Croatia faces in the area of the rule of law.
  • Promote public debates on recommendations and solutions for improving the rule of law, and raise awareness among young people about the importance of the rule of law, alongside human rights and democracy as fundamental values of the EU and its Member States.
  • Strengthen advocacy and watchdog capacities of the network of civil society organizations in Croatia in protecting, promoting, and advancing the rule of law as one of the EU’s core values.

Key project activities include:

  • Facilitating the work of the informal coalition of CSOs: Coordination of the Informal Rule of Law Network, including regular meetings and joint planning for at least 15 CSOs, strengthening collaboration and joint action, and establishing a basic network structure and website.
  • Preparation of joint CSO contributions: Preparation and submission of a joint CSO contribution to the European Commission Rule of Law Report (2026 and 2027), including new areas such as youth rights, rights of persons with disabilities, and social rights, as well as dissemination of submissions for further advocacy activities.
  • Public debates: Organization of public debates on the findings of the EU Rule of Law Report, involving representatives of institutions, CSOs, the academic community, and media, focusing on identifying solutions and promoting public dialogue on the rule of law.
  • Advocacy towards decision-makers: Conducting meetings with institutions and promoting thematic sessions in the Croatian Parliament to open dialogue, propose solutions, and strengthen cooperation between CSOs and public authorities.
  • Capacity building for CSOs: Workshops and training for CSOs on the use of EU mechanisms, including one online regional exchange of experiences and development of competencies for effective advocacy.
  • Work with youth: Organization of informative and educational events at universities (Zagreb, Osijek, Rijeka) and implementation of an online social media campaign to raise students’ awareness of the rule of law and European values.

Expected impact:

The project will contribute to the joint action of civil society organizations in safeguarding the rule of law as one of the European Union’s fundamental values by ensuring continuous watchdog activities, encouraging the further expansion of the CSO network, and supporting the development of CSO capacities for advocacy, the promotion of rule of law, fundamental rights, and democratic standards in Croatia.

Expected project results:

  1. 13 CSOs have established sustainable mechanisms of cooperation and joint advocacy, increasing visibility and effectiveness in monitoring the implementation of rule of law standards: An informal network of CSOs working on the rule of law has strengthened its structure, expanded its membership, and become a relevant interlocutor in European and national processes related to the drafting and monitoring of the European Commission’s Rule of Law reports.
  2. Increased relevance and visibility of rule of law findings among institutions, academia, and young people: Young people develop greater awareness of and engagement with rule of law issues.
  3. Strengthened capacities of CSOs to use the EU Rule of Law Mechanism in advocacy work: CSOs in Croatia have enhanced their knowledge and skills to apply the rule of law framework in advocacy, including in underrepresented areas. Through experience exchange and good practice sharing with organizations from other countries, they contribute to joint proposals for improving the European Rule of Law Mechanism, thus strengthening the international visibility and credibility of the network.

Target groups and final beneficiaries:

Primary target groups of the project are civil society organizations (CSOs, members of the Informal Network for the Rule of Law, including those working on human rights, youth, women’s rights, and media freedom) and young people, engaged through university workshops and a campaign, where their issues will be mapped and advocated for. Secondary target groups are decision-makers at the national and EU level (ministries, European Commission) and the media, serving as a channel to disseminate campaign messages and foster discussions. Final beneficiaries of the project are all citizens of Croatia, particularly vulnerable groups (youth, women, minorities), who will benefit from stronger rule of law, better implementation of EU recommendations, and the protection of fundamental rights through systemic changes.

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.