U sklopu Tematske sustavne podrške Nacionalne zaklade za razvoj civilnoga društva u području “Usklađivanje privatnog i poslovnog života“ 26. svibnja 2025. u organizaciji udruge B.a.B.e. održano je predavanje pod nazivom "Kućanski poslovi kao iskaz rodnog identiteta i/ili uloge?" na Odsjeku za kulturalne studije Filozofskog fakulteta u Rijeci. Predavanje je održala izv. prof. dr. sc. Valerija Barada.

Na početku predavanja, studentima i studenticama predstavljene su aktivnosti na projektu Tematska sustavna podrška te je objašnjena društvena relevanost teme, a potom su u fokus stavljena istraživanja provedena u sklopu završenog projekta udruge B.a.B.e. „Utjecaj javnih politika na kvalitetu obiteljskog i radnog života te na demografsku sliku Hrvatske - prostori promjene”. Predavačica je predstavila teorijsku i metodološku podlogu istraživanja, nacrt i ciljeve istraživanja, izazove u provedbi i interpretaciji te podatke istraživanja o usklađivanju obiteljskih i profesionalnih obaveza zaposlenih roditelja maloljetne djece u Hrvatskoj.

The lecture was tailored to students and was held in an interactive format, with the aim of providing insight into the scientific basis of the problem, stimulating students' interest in further research on this topic, and raising awareness about the importance of balance between private and professional life.

As part of the Thematic Systematic Support of the National Foundation for Civil Society Development in the area of "Reconciling Private and Business Life", on May 12, 2025, a lecture entitled "Researching the Relationship between Family and Work Obligations: Research Draft and Data" was held at the Department of Sociology of the Faculty of Philosophy in Split, organized by the BaBe association. The lecture was given by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sc. Valerija Barada and Dr. Sc. Blanka Čop.

At the beginning of the lecture, the students were presented with the activities of the Thematic Systematic Support project and the social relevance of the topic was explained, and then the focus was on the research conducted as part of the completed project of the BaBe association "The Impact of Public Policies on the Quality of Family and Working Life and on the Demographic Picture of Croatia - Spaces of Change". The lecturers presented the theoretical and methodological basis of the research, the research design and objectives, the challenges in implementation and interpretation, and the research data on the reconciliation of family and professional obligations of employed parents of minor children in Croatia.

The lecture was tailored to students and was held in an interactive format, with the aim of providing insight into the scientific basis of the problem, stimulating students' interest in further research on this topic, and raising awareness about the importance of balance between private and professional life.

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On February 25, 2025, at the Sheraton Hotel in Zagreb, organized by the BaBe association, aFinal conference of the SURF and SOUND project – Support, Unite, Respond, Fight to Stop Online violence 2.0The conference opened a space for a comprehensive discussion on the problem of online violence against women in Croatia, bringing together experts from various fields to consider the legal, institutional and practical aspects of this topic. The event emphasized the necessity of a multidisciplinary approach in combating online violence and ensuring effective legal protection for victims.

Petra Kontic, President of the BaBe association, opened the conference with an introductory speech and presentation of the SURF and SOUND 2.0 project, highlighting its goals of raising awareness and creating a safer digital environment. Kontić emphasized that the project has improved and enhanced already established mechanisms for preventing and combating online violence, such as the NEON platform, which provides information, advice and tools for self-help and reporting violence. In addition, existing direct support services have been expanded, including IT support and the support of a Person of Trust, in addition to the already available legal and psychological assistance for victims. Among the key results, Kontić pointed to an increased understanding of the phenomenon of online violence against women. Changing attitudes and behaviors contributes to stronger support for victims and setting appropriate sanctions for perpetrators.

Anja Belic, Advisor at the Office of the Ombudsperson for Gender Equality, presented the legal framework for online violence in Croatia, explaining the current legislative measures and the challenges in their implementation. She highlighted the need for further legislative improvements to ensure better protection of victims and accountability of perpetrators.

Anita Malenica, member of the Council of the Agency for Electronic Media, presented the national campaign within the SURF and SOUND 2.0 project, emphasizing the importance of raising awareness and preventing online violence against women. Malenica emphasized the importance of educating the media about online violence so that the media can then promote responsible reporting and contribute to a broader conversation on the topic, which would ultimately create a safer online environment.

Suncana Roksandic, Head of the Department of Criminal Law, Faculty of Law, University of Zagreb, presented the legal regulation of the criminal offense of misuse of a recording of sexually explicit content. In her presentation, she talked about the gaps in the current legislation and the importance of updating the legal provisions in order to respond to new challenges in the digital era.

Renato Grguric, Head of the Cyber Security Service of the Police Directorate, gave a presentation on access to digital evidence, highlighting the investigative challenges that arise in online crimes. He explained in detail the procedures followed by the police in tracking cybercriminals and emphasized the necessity of cooperation with international agencies in the fight against cross-border online threats.

Krunoslav Stjepan Rajacic, Deputy County State Attorney at the County Prosecutor's Office in Zagreb, shared real-life cases of the crime of misappropriation of sexually explicit footage, providing a practical perspective on legal proceedings. In his presentation, he discussed specific legal precedents and the challenges prosecutors face in securing convictions, especially when dealing with anonymous perpetrators and rapidly evolving digital platforms.

Ivana Bilušić, judge of the County Court in Velika Gorica, She concluded her presentation with an analysis of the judgments of the European Court of Human Rights on online violence against women, emphasizing the importance of international legal standards. She provided an analysis of key cases and their implications for the Croatian legal system, emphasizing the need to harmonize national laws with European regulations.

The SURF and SOUND 2.0 project is aimed at combating online violence against women and is implemented by the association BaBe Be active. Be emancipated. in collaboration with Agency for Electronic Media, with the support of Ministry of the Interior and the Judicial AcademyThe project in question was financed by the European Union from the CERC program and co-financed by the Office for Cooperation with NGOs.

The BaBe Association invites you to the final conference of the project SURF and SOUND 2.0, which will be held February 25, 2025 at the Sheraton Hotel in Zagreb, starting at 9:30 am.

The SURF and SOUND 2.0 project is aimed at combating online violence against women and is implemented by the association BaBe Be active. Be emancipated. in collaboration with Agency for Electronic Media, with the support of Ministry of the Interior and the Judicial AcademyThe project in question was financed by the European Union from the CERC program and co-financed by the Office for Cooperation with NGOs.

The final conference will be an opportunity to present the results achieved, discuss future activities, and strengthen cooperation among stakeholders working to protect women in the digital space.

On January 30 and 31 this year, the BaBe Association organized an international conference as part of the SURF and SOUND 2.0 project with the aim of strengthening the mechanisms of prevention and suppression of online violence against women. The conference, held in a hybrid form, brought together experts and representatives of institutions and organizations.

Ana Kordej (Ministry of Justice, Administration and Digital Transformation) emphasized the importance of harmonizing national legislation with the EU Directive on Combating Violence against Women.

Kristina Bekavac (Judicial Academy) highlighted the success of educational workshops for judicial officials. Josip Popovac (Agency for Electronic Media) identified online violence as one of the key problems of the digital age, while Anita Matijević (Ministry of Interior) warned of the growing trend of abuse of intimate content and romantic scams.

Lawyer Ines Bojić presented data from the association's counseling center, through which, in the period from March 1, 2021 to December 31, 2024, 272 people received 456 legal and psychological services. 55.9% reports of online violence were recorded through the NEON platform.

Marina Dimić Vugec (CARNET) spoke about the gender digital divide, and Ivan Ćaleta (Center for Missing and Abused Children) and Edel Beckman (PermessoNegato, Italy) shared their experiences in preventing digital violence.

The second day of this international conference presented different perspectives on combating gender-based online violence, as well as the challenges and technical aspects of the misuse of intimate photos.

Kristina Kemešić (Ministry of Justice, Administration and Digital Transformation) spoke about the legislative regulation of criminal offences related to online violence against women. Regarding the occurrence of the criminal offence of misuse of sexually explicit content recordings, she pointed out that since its introduction into the Criminal Code until 22 January 2025, 32 final judgments and 35 non-final judgments have been issued, all of which are convictions. There are currently 16 criminal cases pending.

Olga Jurasz (Centre for Protecting Women Online, The Open University, UK and independent expert of the Council of Europe's Committee of Experts on Combating Technology-mediated Violence against Women and Girls) presented data from a 2023 survey on online violence in the United Kingdom, highlighting the problem of normalization of online violence and the worrying fact that young women are the least likely to report violence.

Tomás Grencho (APAV, Safer Internet Helpline, Portugal) presented the work of the SOS line and the platform for reporting online violence and presented examples of online stalking and online abuse using content generated using artificial intelligence and deepfake technology.

Milena Vasić (Lawyers' Committee for Human Rights - YUCOM, Serbia) pointed out that Serbia has not yet introduced the criminal offense of publishing intimate content without consent and stated the need to strengthen the prosecutor's capacity for high-tech crime.

Boris Radanović (STOP NCII.org and UK Safer Internet Centre, UK) pointed out that STOP NCII.org is the only free tool in the world that allows us to protect our photos preventively.

Domen Savič, Citizen D (Slovenia) spoke about hatred and misogyny on the internet and those who benefit financially from it.

Lucy Qin (Georgetown University, USA) spoke about research results and recommendations for combating the abuse of intimate content.

The project "SURF AND SOUND 2.0" is funded by the European Union from the CERD - Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values program (2021-2027) and co-financed by the Office for Cooperation with NGOs of the Government of the Republic of Croatia. It is implemented by the BaBe association in partnership with the Agency for Electronic Media and associated partners, the Judicial Academy and the Police Directorate.

The BaBe Association Be Active. Be Emancipated. invites you to an international conference within the project SURF & SOUND 2.0, financed by the CEV program of the European Union, which will be held January 30 and 31, 2025 online via app ZOOM.

The conference will address current and important issues online violence against women, with the aim of changing attitudes and behaviors among professionals, improving prevention and suppression mechanisms, and encouraging long-term structural changes to end gender-based online violence.

The conference is being held as part of the SURF and SOUND 2.0 project, which is aimed at combating online violence against women. The project is led by the BaBe Budi aktivna. Budi emancipiran association, and is being implemented in partnership with the Agency for Electronic Media and with the support of the Ministry of the Interior and the Judicial Academy.

Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81878214629?pwd=xznPAhuvwYDBptCEMtgglefZlZfbId.1

Meeting ID: 818 7821 4629

Passcode: babe2025

In 89% households, women maintain the apartment daily or several times a week. If you don't know, learn. Let's divide the chores around the house!

The "Equality Without Excuses" campaign is being implemented within the framework of the Thematic Systematic Support of the National Foundation for the Development of Civil Society in the area of 'Reconciling Private and Business Life'.

On 12 December 2024, a conference entitled “Reconciling Family and Work Life: The Contribution of Trade Unions in Advocating for Change” was held at the Human Rights House in Zagreb, organized by the BaBe association as part of the Thematic Systematic Support of the National Foundation for the Development of Civil Society. This conference, focused on trade unions, is the third in a row within the aforementioned project, and brought together a number of experts who discussed the challenges of balancing private and professional life. The conference was opened by Petra Kontić, President of the BaBe association, who also presented a promotional video from the “Equality without Excuses” campaign.

Krešimir Sever, President of the Economic and Social Council and the Independent Trade Union Solidarnost, spoke about the importance of balancing professional obligations and family responsibilities. He emphasized that parents often do not find enough time for their families, which affects the functioning of the family and the mental health of children. “We live next to each other, not with each other,” he said, emphasizing the need for social solidarity and better organization of working hours.

Darije Hanzalek, president of the Independent Croatian Trade Unions, warned of the dangers of losing acquired labor rights and stressed the need for modern demographic policies. He paid special attention to women's working conditions and topics such as menstruation, menopause and motherhood. He pointed out that Croatia has yet to introduce changes like those in Spain, which last year introduced the right to menstrual leave.

Ana Vračar from the Base for Workers' Initiative and Democratization presented the Women's Trade Union School project and the importance of increasing the visibility of women in trade unions and political processes. “Men still dominate trade union structures, even where women make up the majority of the membership,” she pointed out, emphasizing the need for more active involvement of women in order for trade unions to better adapt to their needs.

Professors from the University of Zadar, Valerija Barada and Marija Šarić, presented sociological aspects of the everyday challenges of working parents in Croatia. The discussion covered the differences in family and work roles between men and women.

Finally, Ljubica Matijević-Vrsaljko, a retired lawyer and former Ombudsman for Children, shared her experience working with single-parent families. She highlighted the particular difficulties single parents face in balancing private and professional obligations, including challenges in advancement and access to education. “More than half of single-parent families cannot provide their children with basic needs,” she warned.

We cordially invite you to the opening of the exhibition as part of the campaign "Equality without excuses", which will be held on Monday, December 16, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., at the Jedinstvo Plant in Zagreb (Trnjanska struga 34). The exhibition is being organized by the association BaBe Be active. Be emancipated., and will be open to visitors until Thursday, December 19, 2024.

With this exhibition, we want to draw attention to the problem of the unequal division of household chores in the family, where most of the burden still falls on women, who participate in these chores in a significantly higher percentage. Men often miss out on everyday household duties, citing reasons such as: "I never learned that.", "I don't have that habit.", "I'm better at other things.", "It's not for me.", "Tell me what to do and I'll do it.". At the exhibition, visitors have the opportunity to explore steps and tips that encourage equal participation of all family members in household chores. With a shared understanding and sharing of responsibilities, everyone can contribute to a fairer and happier family environment.

The exhibition is part of the campaign "Equality without excuses" which is implemented within the framework of the Thematic Systematic Support of the National Foundation for the Development of Civil Society in the area of 'Reconciling private and professional life'. Through the campaign, we aim to stimulate a broader social debate and raise awareness about a more equal distribution of household chores.

We look forward to your arrival!