At the first business visit in 2025 in the municipality of Kidričevo, the Ombudsman opened four Ombudsman`s Corners
Today, 22 January 2025, the Human Rights Ombudsman Peter Svetina was in the Municipality of Kidričevo on business and opened Ombudsman`s Corners in the municipalities of Kidričevo, Poljčane, Makole, and Majšperk. In total, he has now opened 113 corners. more
Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!
As we approach the end of the year, it is a time to reflect not on conclusions, but on continuity - the ongoing journey shaped by the lessons we have learned along the way. The experience of 2024 has reminded me of the importance of prioritising our common humanity, that deep but often... more
Ombudsman Svetina: "Protecting beekeeping and a healthy food chain is essential for respecting the right to health and a healthy environment."
On 20 December 2024, Human Rights Ombudsman Peter Svetina visited the Beekeeping Association of Slovenia (ČZS) and supported its efforts to protect fundamental human rights, especially the right to health and a healthy living environment. He highlighted the growing problem of counterfeit... more
Scouts once more dedicate the Light of Peace at the Ombudsman's
Today, 18 December 2023, the Slovenian Girl Scouts and Scouts and representatives of Scouts from abroad brought the Light of Peace from Bethlehem to the Ombudsman Peter Svetina. This year's message, "Hope, Trust, Step Up", encourages people to keep hope that they can change the world,... more
The Slovenian NPM contributed to the global report on women in prisons
The National Preventive Mechanism (NPM) of Slovenia joined national preventive mechanisms from 45 countries and participated in the preparation of a global report on women in prisons. This report, presented today, 12 December 2024, by the Association for the Prevention of Torture (APT)... more
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