In Croatia, the subject of gender equality hasgradually moved from the fringes to the forefrontof public discourse, reflecting both global trendsand local imperatives. Over the past decades,Croatia's journey towards gender equality has seenboth progress and setbacks. The country's accession to the European Union (EU) necessitated theadoption of EU standards in gender equality, leading to certain policy changes and advancements.However, EU-driven change has not fully addressedt