Dr. Simona Drenik Bavdek took over as Human Rights Ombudsman from Deputy Ivan Šelih
Today, 10 February 2026, the new Human Rights Ombudsman, dr. Simona Drenik Bavdek formally took duties of her deputy, Ivan Šelih who, together with other deputies, had led the institution for almost a year at a time when the Ombudsman did not have a head with a full mandate. more
Responsible business is not a choice, but a responsibility to people and the environment
The Human Rights Ombudsman of the Republic of Slovenia, in cooperation with the environmental organization Focus and the Faculty of Law of the University of Ljubljana, organized a professional seminar entitled Responsibility and Due Diligence in Business Operations in Slovenia: Analysis... more
Newly elected Human Rights Ombudswoman: "Human rights are a shared value of society as a whole!"
The new Human Rights Ombudswoman Dr. Simona Drenik Bavdek, is convinced that the Ombudswoman is an institution whose task is to remind the state authorities that humanity is the measure of justice. Human rights are one of the most important achievements of civilization and a shared value... more
Access to treatment for children with rare diseases must be organized systematically, rather than depending on donations
Deputy Ombudsman Dr. Dijana Možina Zupanc warned today, February 3, 2026, at the 65th session of the National Council Commission for Social Protection, Labour, Health and Disability, warned that the existing healthcare system often fails to provide children with rare diseases with timely,... more
Strengthening comprehensive systems for protecting children's rights at the forefront of discussions in Vienna
Deputy Ombudsman Dr. Jože Ruparčič attended a two-day consultation meeting entitled Strengthening Integrated Child Protection Systems , organized by the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) in cooperation with the European Network of Ombudspersons for Children (ENOC). The... more
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