Independent Police Complaints' Authority Network (IPCAN) on the use of force by the police
From 23 to 25 May 2023 in Strasbourg, France, Deputy Ombudsman Ivan Šelih participated at the meeting of the Independent Police Complaints' Authority Network (IPCAN), of which the Human Rights Ombudsman of the Republic of Slovenia (Ombudsman) has been a member since last year. about:blank... more
Ombudsman Svetina: “If we understand the information, we can realise our rights in a high-quality manner!”
Upon the International Easy-to-Read Day its ambassador, Human Rights Ombudsman Peter Svetina, again calls on the state administrative and local self-governing bodies and different administrative institutions to prepare texts as understandably as possible when communicating with citizens,... more
Ombudsman Svetina elected Vice-President at the meeting of the Association of Mediterranean Ombudsmen
At the invitation of the Kosovo Ombudsman Naim Qelaj, the Human Rights Ombudsman Peter Svetina is participating at the meeting of the https://ombudsman-med.org/?lang=en - -new-window "Opens internal link in current window" in Priština, Kosovo. This year, the main topics are the... more
Human Rights Ombudsman in Maribor also addresses lengthy procedures at the administrative unit
After almost a year, Human Rights Ombudsman Peter Svetina worked in Maribor once again. He and his team welcomed 15 individuals who, among other things, brought his attention to lengthy procedures of the Maribor administrative unit. He estimates the smaller number of people applying for a... more
The Human Rights Ombudsman emphasises the significance of an inclusive society and a culture of tolerance
Upon the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia celebrated on 17 May, Human Rights Ombudsman Peter Svetina emphasises that prejudice, discrimination, and exclusion due to sexual orientation, sexual identity, and other personal circumstances are unfortunately still... more