The Ombudsman warns of the risks of interference in cash social assistance and inadequate implementation of the law
The Human Rights Ombudsman (Ombudsman) has stated, in relation to interventions in cash social assistance benefits implemented on the basis of the so-called Šutar Act, that he had already warned during the legislative process that this law involves extensive and substantively sensitive... more
Five Years since Obtaining A Status under the Paris Principles: The Ombudsman is a Resilient and Independent Institution, but It Also Needs a Legally Appointed Head
On the fifth anniversary of its accreditation with A status under the Paris Principles, endorsed by the United Nations General Assembly in Resolution A/RES/48/134, the Human Rights Ombudsman of the Republic of Slovenia (hereinafter: the Ombudsman) has prepared an infographic aimed at... more
Law for Society and Nature: No Legitimate Environmental Decisions Without Public Participation
The first national conference, Law for Society and Nature: Are We Changing the Environment for the Better?, is taking place on 15 and 16 January 2026 at the Faculty of Law of the University of Ljubljana. It is organised by PIC – Legal Centre for the Protection of Human Rights and the... more
Meeting of the European Network of Ombudsmen (ENO) on parallel handling of cases
Deputy Ombudsman Dr. Dijana Možina Zupanc and Deputy Ombudsman Miha Horvat attended the meeting of the European Network of Ombudsmen in Malaga on January 12 and 13. Representatives of ombudsman institutions emphasized the importance of cooperation in addressing cross-border and systemic... more
Season's greetings from the Human Rights Ombudsman of the Republic of Slovenia
As the year draws to a close, we at the Human Rights Ombudsman of the Republic of Slovenia would like to thank you for your trust and for nurturing the values that create a healthy society: respect for human dignity, solidarity, and care for others. May the coming holidays be an... more
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