Peter Svetina paid a working visit to Rafael Ribó
Human Rights Ombudsman Peter Svetina paid a working visit to Rafael Ribó, Catalan Ombudsman and Regional President for Europe at the https://www.theioi.org - -new-window "Opens internal link in current window", in which more than 100 ombuds institutions participate. After their first... more
Contentious provisions in foreigners act annulled
The Constitutional Court has annulled part of the controversial amendments passed in January 2017 that define a special temporary regime on the border in the event of mass migration. The court believes that the changes violate Article 18 of the Constitution, which guarantees the... more
UN high commissioner and ombudsman discuss human rights challenges
Slovenia's Human Rights Ombudsman Peter Svetina has met UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet, who is attending the Bled Strategic Forum (BSF). The pair discussed challenges in protecting human rights, with Bachelet also attending the ombudsman's council meeting.... more
Human Rights Day accompanied by calls for respect for human rights
Participates in a debate hosted by the human rights ombudsman voiced concern about the respect and protection of human rights around the world on Monday, the Human Rights Day. Ombudsman Vlasta Nussdorfer said that the biggest challenge of European human rights ombudsmen was to preserve... more
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