The fight against discrimination is a never-ending task
"Discrimination of different groups still happens everywhere, every day, and at every step. The only way to curb it is to learn about it and actively prevent it. It is the responsibility of the authorities to create conditions in which the possibility of prejudice growing into active... more
Taking action against hate speech requires all of us to work together
"The consequences of hate speech are devastating, and it is imperative that we pay attention to the ways and means to prevent it," said Jerneja Turin, a consultant-analyst at the Human Rights Ombudsman's Centre for Human Rights, at the conference "Let's turn off hate... more
Message from the Ombudsman Peter Svetina on the occasion of International Human Rights Day and the 30th anniversary of the Ombudsman in Slovenia
Today, we are celebrating an extraordinary day – the upcoming International Human Rights Day, and the 30th anniversary of the Ombudsman of the Republic of Slovenia. We celebrate the efforts not only of our institution, but of everyone who sincerely strives for a better tomorrow. Not just... more
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At the Bled International Conference, many calls for more decisive measures by countries in dealing with global challenges in society and respect for human rights
Just ahead of 2025, the Human Rights Ombudsman of the Republic of Slovenia, Peter Svetina, is hosting a two-day international conference in Bled today and tomorrow, 5 and 6 December, in which the institution of the Human Rights Ombudsman of the Republic of Slovenia is celebrating its 30th... more
SEE NPM in Vienna on the situation for detainees
Deputy Ombudsman and Head of the State Preventive Mechanism (SPM) Ivan Šelih attended the SEE NPM Network meeting in Vienna, organised by the Austrian Ombudsman with the financial support of the Council of Europe. The participants of the meeting discussed the situation of detainees. more