Heat must not jeopardise people’s dignity, health and safety
The Human Rights Ombudsman of the Republic of Slovenia (the Ombudsman) has once again received several complaints this summer highlighting inadequate conditions caused by high temperatures in various institutions. Based on these complaints and as part of the activities of the National... more
ENNHRI Rule of Law Report: Ombudsman Highlights Pressure on Independent Institutions, Shortcomings in Law-Making and Lengthy Judicial Proceedings
The European Network of National Human Rights Institutions (ENNHRI) has published its 2026 Report on the state of the rule of law in Europe. Based on the insights of national human rights institutions (NHRIs), the report offers a comprehensive overview of the critical issues impacting... more
The European Commission’s 2026 Rule of Law Report
On 17 July, the European Commission published its 2026 Rule of Law Report. This report assesses the progress made on the recommendations set out in the 2025 report, and examines the developments that have occurred since then, with a particular focus on 2025 and the first half of 2026.... more
The state must prevent violence, protect victims and ensure effective investigations and the punishment of perpetrators.
The theme of the fourth commemorative stamp in the human rights protection series is zero tolerance for violence. "Violence, whether physical, psychological, sexual, economic or online, infringes human dignity, physical and psychological integrity, and the sense of security. 'Zero... more
Ombudsman Participates in the First Session of the UN Intergovernmental Working Group on the Human Rights of Older Persons
This week, from 13 to 17 July, the first session of the Intergovernmental Working Group on the Human Rights of Older Persons took place in Geneva. The Human Rights Ombudsman of the Republic of Slovenia was represented by Jerneja Turin, Deputy Head of the Human Rights Centre. The session... more
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