30 years after the adoption of the Human Rights Ombudsman Act it is time for the act to be updated according to international standards
Thirty years ago today, soon after the independence and creation of the Republic of Slovenia, the National Assembly adopted the Human Rights Ombudsman Act. Therefore, on 20 December 1993, the act was adopted which together with Article 159 of the constitution presents the fundamental... more
Human, nobile, compassionate, bold and selfless 2024!
Every day, each and every one of us has an opportunity to make a step towards a fellow human being. Towards those whose lives are plagued by hardship and who might be unable to help themselves. Towards all who are suffering injustices, whose rights are being violated, who are deprived,... more
More needs to be done to ensure legal certainty and access to adequate legal aid for the population
Today, 19 December 2023, is the 13th Pro Bono Legal Aid Day organised by the Bar Association of Slovenia (OZS). This year, the OZS's honorary patron is Ombudsman Peter Svetina. For years, the Ombudsman of the Republic of Slovenia (the Ombudsman) has been emphasising the importance of... more
Ombudsman welcomes the Light of Peace from Bethlehem
On 15 December 2023, Slovenian Scouts once again brought the Human Rights Ombudsman Peter Svetina the Light of Peace from Bethlehem. This year’s message Bridging and Illuminating encourages solidarity, help to fellow human beings in distress, and bridging differences. “We are building a... more
Ombudsman at the Mental Health Days conference on the role of the courts in intervention into the rights of people with mental health disorders
On 14 December 2023, Human Rights Ombudsman Peter Svetina in his introductory speech at Hotel Slon in Ljubljana, at this year’s Mental Health Days where they dealt with procedures before courts according to the Mental Health Act, recalled that the Ombudsman has been dealing with the issue... more
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