At the meeting of the European Network of Ombudsmen for Children on children's health and their protection in asylum proceedings
The Deputy Ombudsman, Dr Jože Ruparčič, attended the spring seminar of the European Network of Ombudsmen for Children (ENOC) in Luxembourg on 26 and 27 May 2025. The participants discussed children's health as a foundation for their holistic well-being and ensuring the protection of... more
Slovenian experiences at the European conference on monitoring conditions in administrative detention centres for migrants
A European Conference on the monitoring of living conditions in administrative detention centres for migrants, organised by the Italian organisation CILD, took place in Rome on 22 and 23 May 2025. The aim of the event was to strengthen capacities to monitor conditions in these centres,... more
The challenges of managing dementia in nursing homes are no less, despite warnings from the Ombudsman and the profession
At a meeting of the Social Workers' Action in Ankaran, Deputy Ombudsman Dr Dijana Možina Zupanc highlighted the systemic challenges in the treatment of people with dementia. She highlighted overcrowding, inadequate conditions and lack of staff in secure wards. The Ombudsman is awaiting... more
The Human Rights Ombudsman Appoints New Members to the Expert Council for Child Advocacy
On 15 May 2025, the Human Rights Ombudsman of Slovenia appointed new members to the Expert Council for Child Advocacy. The Council consists of child advocate coordinators, representatives of the professional public and NGOs, advocate representatives, and representatives of the Ombudsman.... more
ENNHRI publishes State of the Rule of Law in the EU 2025 Report
In 2025, the Slovenian Ombudsman contributed to ENNHRI’s joint report on the state of the rule of law in the EU, highlighting systemic human rights issues in Slovenia. The report emphasizes concerns about the Ombudsman’s limited powers, ineffective implementation of its recommendations,... more
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