Heads of the independent institutions of the Republic of Slovenia noted with extreme concern that in the recent period our institutions have faced repeated political pressures that appear as direct, constant and coordinated attacks through media and social networks. We are aware that the... more

Today, 28 May 2021, Mr Peter Svetina received Mr Roland Schilling, Head of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in Central Europe (UNHCR), and Ms Romana Zidar, Senior Protection Associate for Slovenia. They discussed current asylum and refugee issues and the challenges facing... more

On 26 March 2021, the Democracy, Rule of Law and Fundamental Rights Monitoring Group of the European Parliament which operates in the framework of the European Parliament Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs continued the discussion on the freedom of the media and the... more

Water is essential for our survival, and therefore the way we define and ensure access to it is of vital importance. As it is clear that the quantity of drinking water is limited in every part of the world, water has become an important economic good. In addition, the idea of water... more

The UN General Assembly has declared 21 March World Down Syndrome Day. This year, it is celebrated in the spirit of the slogan Connect. On this occasion, Ombudsman Peter Svetina stresses the importance of staying connected in these extraordinary times of combating the coronavirus... more