ZAGREB, 17 May 2022 - The Croatian government has decided to make available nearly 216 million kuna (€28.8 million) for the implementation of the National Children's Rights Plan until 2026.
Apart of the adoption of the national plan, also a 2024 action plan has been endorsed, envisaging allocation of HRK 117.3 million on aggregate, HRK 19 million in 2022, and HRK 49.1 million in 2023 and 2024 each.
There are five goals highlighted in the national plan: prevention of discrimination against and social exclusion of children, children's protection against all forms of violence, their participation in decision-making processes at the local, regional and state levels, systematic support to children in the digital environment, and efficient judiciary in procedures concerning children.
In terms of the amount of the outlays, stamping out all forms of discrimination against children is prioritised, with HRK 206 million until 2026.
A total of HRK 6.8 million is set aside for fighting violence until 2026.
