In 2024, too, Human Rights Ombudsman Peter Svetina continues his visits to municipalities since he wishes to bring the institution of the Ombudsman closer to as many citizens as possible. On 12 January 2024, Ombudsman Svetina visited four municipalities in the Gorenjska region, where he... more

The Human Rights Ombudsman of the Republic of Slovenia (Ombudsman) was informed about the issue of endangering the existence of care and work centres (VDC), which were informed through the financial baselines for 2024 about a reduction in budget financing of more than 80 per cent. The... more

Human Rights Ombudsman Peter Svetina operated in Črna na Koroškem, where he sensed great optimism which he hopes will endure. He expected at least one complaint related to the consequences of the floods but there have been none. He warned about the traps posed by the consolidation of... more

Thirty years ago today, soon after the independence and creation of the Republic of Slovenia, the National Assembly adopted the Human Rights Ombudsman Act. Therefore, on 20 December 1993, the act was adopted which together with Article 159 of the constitution presents the fundamental... more

Every day, each and every one of us has an opportunity to make a step towards a fellow human being. Towards those whose lives are plagued by hardship and who might be unable to help themselves. Towards all who are suffering injustices, whose rights are being violated, who are deprived,... more