Ombudsman with trade unions: "Social dialogue as the basis of respect for human rights."
Human Rights Ombudsman Peter Svetina invited trade union representatives to a meeting on 24 April 2024, in honour of International Labour Day, which is celebrated on 1 May every year in most countries of the world. They discussed the realisation of the rights of the employed and the... more
The Ombudsman discusses the problems of people in Hodoš, opens three more Ombudsman Corners in Prekmurje
Today, 17 April 2024, the Ombudsman Peter Svetina opened his office in Hodoš. He spoke to 4 people who assessed that their rights have been violated and that the Ombudsman can help them to claim them. The focus was on social issues and the still topical issue of chimney sweeping.The... more
The state still (too) often discriminates against people with disabilities
On the occasion of the Slovenian Day of Paraplegics and Tetraplegics, which is celebrated on 16 April, the Human Rights Ombudsman of the Republic of Slovenia (Ombudsman) emphasises that the provision of equal opportunities and non-discrimination of disabled people are key topics, in which... more
With a speech, the Ombudsman escorted the residents of the Hiša s srce into a new period of residence
Today, 12 April 2024, in Velenje, the Human Rights Ombudsman Peter Svetina accompanied the residents and employees of the Hiša s srce (Home with a Heart) home for the elderly into a new era of living in the new building.
He expressed his joy that together they had overcome minor fears and... more
Ombudsman on care for the elderly at meeting of the Association of Directors of the Members of the Community of Social Welfare Institutions of Slovenia
On 12 April 2024, Human Rights Ombudsman Peter Svetina presented to the Association of Directors of the Members of the Community of Social Institutions of Slovenia in Portorož the view of the institution he leads on the issue of care and protection of residents in homes for the elderly... more
Back 
