The Human Rights Ombudswoman Discusses the Need for Systemic Solutions to the Challenges Faced by People with Autism with Representatives of Non-Governmental Organizations
On World Autism Awareness Day, April 2, 2026, Human Rights Ombudswoman Dr Simona Drenik Bavdek met with representatives of non-governmental organizations working in the field of autism. They informed her of the key challenges faced by people with autism and their families, and presented... more
Human Rights Ombudswoman in Geneva: ‘In a time of global challenges and digital transformation, it is essential to strengthen the role of independent national institutions.’
Dr Simona Drenik Bavdek, the Human Rights Ombudswoman, together with Deputy Ombudsman Miha Horvat, attended the annual meeting of the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI), held from 30 March to 1 April 2026 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. The meeting brought... more
The Ombudswoman publishes a call for nominations for the position of Deputy Ombudsman
On 31 March 2026, Dr Simona Drenik Bavdek, Human Rights Ombudswoman, published a call for nominations for one of her Deputy Ombudsmen. According to the first paragraph of Article 15 of the Human Rights Ombudsman Act (ZVarCP), the Human Rights Ombudsman shall have at least two and at most... more
Dr Simona Drenik Bavdek, Human Rights Ombudswoman, is attending the GANHRI Annual Meeting
Dr Simona Drenik Bavdek and Deputy Ombudsman Miha Horvat are attending the annual meeting of the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI), taking place in Geneva from 30 March to 1 April 2026. The event brings together heads of national human rights institutions from... more
The National Preventive Mechanism (DPM) conducted an unannounced thematic visit to the CUDV Draga Centre for Training, Work and Care
On 30 March 2026, members of the DPM and an external expert carried out an unannounced thematic visit to the Dolfka Boštjančič Draga Centre for Training, Work and Care. The purpose of the visit was to examine the use of a special protection measure (PVU). more
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