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Women in Croatia facts
Women continue to earn less than men for equal work.
Leadership positions remain male-dominated across most sectors.
Unpaid household and caregiving duties still fall disproportionately on women.
Family & Social Expectations
Women carry the “double burden” of full-time work plus full-time caregiving.
Cultural expectations influence choices around career, motherhood, and independence.
Violence & Safety
Domestic violence is among the most common forms of gender-based violence. 28 % of women who have ever been in a relationship report having experienced violence by an intimate partner in their adult life; 13 % report physical and/or sexual violence. Psychological violence ~ 27 %
Many cases go unreported due to fear, stigma, or slow institutional response.
Femicide remains a tragic and persistent issue, often occurring within intimate partnerships.
