Ombudsman Svetina: “To strengthen the equality of sexes, we need concrete measures.”
Ahead of International Women’s Day, celebrated on 8 March, Human Rights Ombudsman Peter Svetina invited representatives of non-governmental organisations working in the field of women’s rights for a working meeting. They discussed the topics of preventing violence against women and... more
Human Rights Ombudsman Lodges a Challenge to the Constitutionality of the Amended Financial Administration Act
On 2 March 2023, the Human Rights Ombudsman of the Republic of Slovenia (Ombudsman) lodged a challenge to the constitutionality of Article 18a of the Financial Administration Act (ZFU). This article regulates the new mandate of the Financial Administration of the Republic of Slovenia, by... more
Council of Europe Civil Society Summit to enhance the effectiveness of the Council of Europe, preserve and strengthen democracy, human rights, and the rule of law in Europe
Organized by CURE - Campaign for the Defence of Rights in Europe and the Conference of International NGOs of the Council of Europe, the https://cure-campaign.org/css took place in The Hague and online from 28 February to 1 March 2023. The participants recalled the importance of the... more
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Persons with mental health issues |
People with disabilities |
Social security
At the Celebration of the 55th Anniversary of CUDV Črna na Koroškem Ombudsman Svetina Emphasised the Importance of an Inclusive Society for All People with Disabilities
On 28 February 2023, Human Rights Ombudsman Peter Svetina participated at the main celebration upon the 55th anniversary of the operation of the Centre for Training, Work, and Care (CUDV) Črna na Koroškem in the Črna na Koroškem House of Culture. In his introductory speech he pointed out... more
The Turkish delegation wishes to hear Slovenian colleagues’ experience for the strengthening of capabilities of the Turkish Ombudsman
On 28 February 2023, representatives of the Turkish Ombudsman visited Slovenia on a study visit within the project of the European Union. They were getting to know the best practices and experiences of various ombudsman institutions or national human rights institutions with the aim of... more
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