Ombudsman Svetina: “Torture is a crime, and the prohibition of torture is absolute!”
On the occasion of the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture on 26 June, Ombudsman Peter Svetina stresses that torture is a crime and can never be justified, and that the prohibition of torture is absolute. On this day exactly 35 years ago, the United Nations Convention... more
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The Ombudsman presents human rights concerns at the international level to Minister Fajon
The Ombudsman, Peter Svetina, presented the Ombudsman's Annual Report for 2021 to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Tanja Fajon, at a meeting at the Ombudsman's premises. They discussed the Ombudsman's international activities, especially in his role as a national human rights institution.... more
The Ombudsman and the Minister for Health meet to discuss a wide range of healthcare issues
The Human Rights Ombudsman, Peter Svetina, invited the Minister for Health, Danijel Bešič Loredan, for a familiarisation meeting. He also presented the Minister with the Ombudsman’s Annual Report for 2021 at the Ombudsman's premises. He and the Minister touched upon some of the most... more
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Ombusdman Svetina met with the representatives of road hauliers at the Chamber of Craft and Small Business and the Chamber of Commerce
On 21 June 2022, the Ombudsman Peter Svetina welcomed Peter Pišek, President of the Transport Section of the Chamber of Craft and Small Business of Slovenia (OZS), Franc Seršen, Vice-Chairman of the Transport Section of the Chamber of Craft and Small Business of Slovenia (OZS), Milan... more
The Ombudsman presented the 2021 Report to the Minister of the Environment
On 20 June 2022, the Human Rights Ombudsman, Peter Svetina, invited the Minister of the Environment and Spatial Planning, Uroš Brežan, for a familiarisation meeting. He also presented the Minister with the Ombudsman’s Annual Report for 2021 at the Ombudsman's premises. He regretted the... more
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