Experience of the Slovenian National Preventive Mechanism shared with the newly founded NPM from Mongolia
Since Monday, 4 March, a delegation of the National Preventive Mechanism of Mongolia has been visiting Slovenia. “The Slovenian National Preventive Mechanism is known as one of the best in the world in the prevention of torture and inhuman treatment, hence we are honoured to be able to... more
Ombudsman calls for the Gordian knot to be cut in favour of patients
Human Rights Ombudsman Peter Svetina calls on all those responsible to cut the Gordian knot, accelerate the dialogue, and with sincere intentions on all sides, everything be done to find a compromise solution and after seven weeks finally end the strike, which gravely is distressing many... more
Human Rights Ombudsman in Brussels at the conference of the European project on the strengthening of fundamental rights and the rule of law on the national level
On 21 and 22 February 2022 in Brussels, the Assistant Head of the Centre for Human Rights Dr Simona Drenik Bavdek and Rozi Žalig, Ombudsman’s Consultant, represented the Human Rights Ombudsman institution at the closing conference entitled Improvement to the implementation of the Charter... more
Ombudsman warns of legislative shortcomings before National Assembly Commission on the C0 sewerage channel
On 15 February 2024, before the National Assembly Commission of Inquiry on the C0 sewerage channel in Ljubljana, Ombudsman Peter Svetina warned of the lack of environmental legislation, which allows for abuse. As he pointed out, the institution of the Ombudsman makes recommendations to... more
The Ombudsman expects solutions in healthcare for the highest good of patients
The Ombudsman is receiving an increasing number of letters from people who feel that their rights to healthcare have been violated as a result of the strike, or who are simply expressing their indignation or frustration. They feel insecure, they consider the strike a threat to the health... more
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