The purpose of the World Braille Day, observed on 4 January, is to raise awareness about the significance of the alphabet enabling blind and partially sighted people to convert the written word into a tactile form so they can read and write. The Human Rights Ombudsman Peter Svetina... more

The year's conclusion is neither an end nor a beginning but an ongoing process, fulfilled with the wisdom that experience has instilled in us. The events of 2022 often reminded me that as a society we have to put humanity – a positive invisible force that binds us together – on a pedestal... more

On 14 December 2022, consultant-analyst at the Centre for Human Rights Jerneja Turin participated at the dramaturgical board discussing the topic of increased violence against women during the pandemic, which was carried out within the Borštnikovo srečanje Festival at the Slovenian... more

“The wardrobe contained four hats. Mr. Konstantin puts the first one on when the sun is shining. The second one’s a rain hat, but it’s always dry…” read Human Rights Ombudsman Peter Svetina today, 14 December 2022, at the Children’s Hospital in Šentvid pri Stični. He was reading a fairy... more

Nearing the end of the calendar year, on 14 December 2022, Human Rights Ombudsman Peter Svetina and his deputy, who is responsible for children’s rights, Jože Ruparčič, met with representatives of NGOs that ensure children’s rights are respected. In the course of a detailed discussion... more