Ombudsman indignant about the positions of URI Soča and again calls on those responsible to not take hostage persons with disabilities
For almost a month, the Human Rights Ombudsman of the Republic of Slovenia (Ombudsman) has been warning those responsible about the issue of not providing check-ups at the Outpatient Clinic for Drivers with Special Needs at URI Soča during the physicians’ strike. Despite the fact that the... more
Human Rights Ombudsman participates at the meeting of the Fundamental Rights Forum in Vienna
On 11 and 12 March 2024, Human Rights Ombudsman Peter Svetina participated at the Fundamental Rights Forum 2024 in Vienna, organised by the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA). It is one of the larger events on human rights in Europe, in which politicians and high officials,... more
Already acquired women’s rights need to be constantly strived and fought for
Upon International Women’s Day celebrated on 8 March, Human Rights Ombudsman Peter Svetina emphasises that it is high time that we do away with historically rooted stereotypes regarding the role of women in society and finally move from declarative statements to actions and do everything... more
Experience of the Slovenian National Preventive Mechanism shared with the newly founded NPM from Mongolia
Since Monday, 4 March, a delegation of the National Preventive Mechanism of Mongolia has been visiting Slovenia. “The Slovenian National Preventive Mechanism is known as one of the best in the world in the prevention of torture and inhuman treatment, hence we are honoured to be able to... more
Ombudsman calls for the Gordian knot to be cut in favour of patients
Human Rights Ombudsman Peter Svetina calls on all those responsible to cut the Gordian knot, accelerate the dialogue, and with sincere intentions on all sides, everything be done to find a compromise solution and after seven weeks finally end the strike, which gravely is distressing many... more
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