“Raising awareness and the programmes for preventing dementia are key to counter the stigma and illness.”
“Slovenia is one of the above-average rapidly ageing societies, which is why I cannot avoid the experts’ conclusions that, unfortunately, the proportion of people suffering from this illness will increase more in the future. On this occasion, I thank all those who actively raise awareness... more
An overview of activities in the area of ensuring the human rights of persons with disabilities / January–March 2023
The Human Rights Ombudsman of the Republic of Slovenia (Ombudsman) addressed various complaints made by people turned to the institution between January and March 2023 with regard to ensuring the human rights of persons with disabilities. The Ombudsman helped the complainants by... more
An overview of activities in the area of ensuring the human rights of persons with disabilities / April - June 2023
From April to June 2023, the Human Rights Ombudsman of the Republic of Slovenia (Ombudsman) considered the various complaints of individuals who contacted him in relation to the safeguarding of human rights of persons with disabilities. He assisted the complainants by providing... more
The Ombudsman donating blood with his co-workers for greater solidarity in society
Despite the progress of science and medicine, blood remains an irreplaceable medicine, which is why blood donors represent an important part of the health care system of each country. Approximately 5 percent of the population in Slovenia donates blood. In order to satisfy the needs of the... more
The Human Rights Ombudsman presented the mission of the Ombudsman’s institution at the Diplomatic Academy
On 19 April 2023, the Human Rights Ombudsman Peter Svetina introduced to the diplomats of the Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs the role of the institution of the Human Rights Ombudsman of the Republic of Slovenia and its competences. He presented his... more
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