On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, the Ombudsman warns of the need for action
On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, the Human Rights Ombudsman of the Republic of Slovenia (Ombudsman) once again warns that violence against women remains a serious social problem. Violence against women is a serious violation of human... more
Violence against people with disabilities in EU institutions remains a systemic problem
Today, 27 November 2025, the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) today published a comprehensive report on violence against people with disabilities in institutional care settings in the EU, revealing widespread forms of violence, long-standing systemic shortcomings, and a... more
The Ombudsman's Annual Report for 2024 reveals systemic bottlenecks and the need for state action
Today, 25 November 2025, Deputy Ombudsmen attended the plenary session of the National Assembly, at which, on behalf of the institution of the Ombudsman of the Republic of Slovenia (Ombudsman), Deputy Ombudsman Miha Horvat presented some highlights from the 30th regular Annual Report of... more
Deputy Ombudsman actively participates in European Network of Ombudsmen conference on handling environmental complaints
On 20 and 21 November 2025, the Deputy Ombudsman, Dr Dijana Možina Zupanc, attended the European Network of Ombudsmen (ENO) conference, which was hosted by the European Ombudswoman, Teresa Anjinho. The conference featured discussions on eight topics, ranging from monitoring the... more
Deputy Ombudsman Dijana Možina Zupanc at the meeting of the European Network of National Human Rights Institutions
The European Network of National Human Rights Institutions (ENNHRI), of which the Republic of Slovenia's Human Rights Ombudsman is a member, held its General Assembly meeting in Brussels on 19 and 20 November 2025. The network, which comprises 52 national institutions from across Europe,... more