Željka Markić

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Željka Markić
Born	Birth date -1st March 1966 Zagreb, Croatia
Nationality	Croatian
Occupation	Physician, journalist, political activist
Known for	Conservative activism

Željka Markić (born 11 November 1964) is a Croatian physician, journalist, and political activist. She is best known for her involvement in conservative activism and her leadership in various non-governmental organizations.

Early Life and Education

Željka Markić was born in Zagreb, the capital of Croatia. She pursued her education in medicine and graduated from the University of Zagreb's School of Medicine.

Career

Medical Career

After completing her medical education, Markić worked as a physician in various healthcare institutions. Her medical career provided her with a platform to engage in public health discussions and initiatives.

Journalism

In addition to her medical career, Markić has worked as a journalist. She has contributed to several Croatian media outlets, focusing on topics related to healthcare, family values, and social issues.

Political Activism

Željka Markić is a prominent figure in Croatian conservative activism. She is the founder and leader of the non-governmental organization In the Name of the Family (U ime obitelji), which advocates for traditional family values and opposes same-sex marriage. The organization gained significant attention in 2013 when it successfully campaigned for a referendum to define marriage in the Constitution of Croatia as a union between a man and a woman.

Personal Life

Markić is married and has four children. She continues to be active in both her professional and activist roles.

See Also

• In the Name of the Family
• Constitution of Croatia
• Same-sex marriage in Croatia
• University of Zagreb