The Ombudsman works to ensure that all children, regardless of their personal circumstances or background, enjoy their rights without discrimination, including the right to a safe and supportive environment. The Ombudsman stresses that children must be the holders of all rights and not... more

Ombudsman Peter Svetina received the Ombudsman for the viewers and listeners’ rights (PGP) of Radiotelevizija Slovenija (RTVSLO), Marica Uršič Zupan. She presented her 2022 report, her first since she started work on 18 January 2022.  She said that last year she had received a record... more

On 15 June 2023, Human Rights Ombudsman Peter Svetina presented some of the findings of the institution of the Ombudsman connected to the question of re-evaluation of entitlement to personal assistance at the 8th meeting of the Commission for Petitions, Human Rights and Equal... more

On the occasion of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, which is marked on 15 June, the Ombudsman Peter Svetina warns that the Ombudsman institution is also perceiving more intolerance towards the elderly. "We need more awareness among older people about their rights, prevention of... more

On 14 June 2023, Deputy Ombudsman Dr Jože Ruparčič, responsible for children’s rights at the institution of the Human Rights Ombudsman, invited representatives of non-governmental organisations that take care of the realisation of children’s rights for a meeting. In a detailed discussion... more