The Ombudsman: “The ZMed-1 amendment proposal interferes with the mandate of the institution.”
The Ombudsman was not asked to comment on the amendment to the Media Act (ZMed-1) during the public debate but has nevertheless decided, after examining it, to proactively give some opinions, as the implementation of some of the provisions could have significant consequences for the... more
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An overview of activities in the field of human rights of persons with disabilities / October–December 2023
Between October and December 2023, the Human Rights Ombudsman of the Republic of Slovenia (Ombudsman) discussed various complaints from people who turned to the institution regarding the provision of human rights of persons with disabilities. Complainants were helped with clarifications... more
Deputy Ombudsman in National Assembly on the position of older people from the findings of the institution of the Ombudsman
On 24/01/2024, Deputy Ombudsman Dr Dijana Možina Zupanc participated at a meeting of the Committee on Labour, Family, Social Affairs and Disability, at which the issue of older people, primarily in retirement homes was discussed. She presented the basic findings recorded by the... more
In Monaco upon the 10th anniversary of the institution of the Monaco Ombudsman and on excellent cooperation with Slovenia
The Human Rights Ombudsman of the Republic of Slovenia is on a two-day working visit to the Principality of Monaco. At the invitation of Marina Ceyssac, the High Commissioner for the Protection of Rights, Liberties and for Mediation, Ombudsman Peter Svetina, in his role of Vice-President... more
The Learning Academy of the International Ombudsman Institute comes alive in Manchester
On the initiative and in the presence of Human Rights Ombudsmen from Slovenia, Greece, and the Netherlands, on 16 January 2024, in Manchester, Great Britain, under the auspices of the British Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman Rob Behrens, the Learning Academy came alive within... more