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According to Ombudsman Svetina "There is no better mirror of a state than its attitude towards the most vulnerable."
Social Security

On the occasion of World Poverty Day, which is today, on 17 October 2022, Ombudsman Peter Svetina stresses that Slovenia is a social and rich country,...

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The Ombudsman highlights that humanitarian organisations must not assume the role of the state and its obligations
Dignity and personality rights

On the occasion of World Humanitarian Day, which is celebrated on 19 August, the Human Rights Ombudsman, Peter Svetina, emphasised that this day is...

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Pandemic revealed inequalities in society
Poverty

The UN General Assembly declared 20 February a World Day of Social Justice. On this day, we raise awareness on the issues of poverty, gender...

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Homelessness is not a choice, systemic solutions are necessary!
Residential matters

On Tuesday, 16 February 2021, the Ombudsman Peter Svetina received representatives of all organisations providing care to the homeless. The meeting...

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Brezdomci  |  Tujci  |  Osebe s težavami v duševnem zdravju