On the occasion of the anniversary of the founding of the University of Maribor, the Ombudsman emphasised the importance of educational institutions for shaping society and respecting human r
"The establishment of the University of Maribor in 1975 was important both for the whole of Slovenia within the framework of the country at that time and for the region itself. The first higher education institution in this part of Slovenia was an important focus of Slovenian,... more
Ombudsman during business in Šoštanj with the mayors of the Šaleška-Savinja area, especially about the consequences of flooding
On Wednesday, 11 September 2024, the Ombudsman conducted business outside the headquarters in Šoštanj, where he met with those residents of the region who felt that various authorities and institutions were violating their rights. He also spoke with the host, Mayor Boris Goličnik, and... more
The severely ill and socially endangered erased inhabitants of Slovenia must be helped
In agreement and cooperation with the Human Rights Ombudsman Peter Svetina, the President of the Republic of Slovenia, Nataša Pirc Musar, invited representatives of the competent departments to a discussion on the topic of residents of the Republic of Slovenia erased from the population... more
Ombudsman with the Minister of Human and Minority Rights of Montenegro on concern for minorities and ethnic groups
On 10 September 2024, Human Rights Ombudsman Peter Svetina met with the Minister of Human and Minority Rights of Montenegro, Fatmir Gjeka, at the premises of the Ombudsman institution. They talked about the protection of the rights of minorities and ethnic groups in both countries, and... more
Presentation of the Ombudsman's report for 2023 at interested commissions in the National Council of the Republic of Slovenia
Today, 4 September, 2024, Human Rights Ombudsman Peter Svetina attended a joint meeting of the Commission for State Regulation and interested parties of the Commission for Social Welfare, Labour, Health Care and the Disabled in the National Council of the Republic of Slovenia.
He... more