Missing call bells at the hospital
A complainant informed the Ombudsman of the Republic of Slovenia that there were no call bells in the hospital room. The Ombudsman warned the hospital that call bells were important. The hospital confirmed the complainant's statements, but later corrected its statements, stating that the... more
The non-responsiveness of the authorities indicates insufficient commitment to the regulation of the field of assisted living apartments
In her complaint, the complainant highlighted to the Ombudsman the unequal position of assisted living apartment tenants. According to her, in certain assisted living apartments, the possibility of providing services to tenants of assisted living apartments should be guaranteed, but not... more
Delays persist in deciding on rights under the Act on the Social Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities
The Ombudsman notes that there are still delays in deciding appeals against decisions on rights under the Social Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities Act. The complainant, who turned to the Ombudsman in this regard, has been waiting for a decision for more than a year, and the ministry... more
Menstruation as a poverty, health, and human rights issue
In 2023, the Human Rights Ombudsman of the Republic of Slovenia (Ombudsman) on his own initiative discussed the broader issue of menstruation and its connection with issues of poverty[1], health, and human rights. Women and girls are still often faced with the experience of stigma because... more
The Ombudsman is critical of the unannounced visit of an expert doctor for a personal examination at home
The Ombudsman assessed the conduct of the Maribor Regional Unit of the Institute for Pension and Disability Insurance of Slovenia in the event of an unannounced visit to the complainant as a violation of the principle of good management. In addition, the Ombudsman found that in the case... more
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