Ombudsman Svetina on the occasion of Human Rights Day: "It is our duty to selflessly protect the dignity of our fellow human beings."
73 years after the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which is commemorated on 10 December, as the world battles the consequences of the coronavirus pandemic, we are once again facing many challenges. In 1948, the issues of peace, justice and freedom were in the... more
Ombudsman Svetina: "Any violence against women must be condemned, reported and punished."
On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, which is commemorated on 25 November, the Human Rights Ombudsman Peter Svetina emphasises that any violence against women and girls is unacceptable and constitutes a serious violation of human rights.... more
Center for human rights |
Labor matters |
Accessibility |
Equal opportunities |
Children’s rights |
Social security
The Ombudsman advocates greater accessibility of the case law of the European Court of Human Rights in Slovenian
On the occasion of the 71st anniversary of the adoption of the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms (Convention), Human Rights Ombudsman Peter Svetina highlights the importance of the observance of human rights under the Convention, which is one... more
European Parliament |
Media |
International cooperation |
Police and security services |
Protests |
Freedom of conscience and expression |
Rule of law
The Ombudsman met representatives of the EP fact-finding mission
Ombudsman Peter Svetina responded to the invitation of European Parliament Fact-Finding Mission representatives, who conducted interviews in Slovenia with the representatives of national authorities, independent institutions, civil society, various experts and the media to examine the... more
Minorities and ethnic groups |
International cooperation |
National and ethnic communities |
Council of Europe
The Ombudsman met the representatives of the Council of Europe's Advisory Committee on the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities about the situation in Slovenia
Ombudsman Peter Svetina and Deputy Ombudsman Miha Horvat attended a virtual meeting with representatives of the Council of Europe's Advisory Committee on the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities, who are currently visiting Slovenia. The Advisory Committee is... more