Despite the Ombudsman's recommendations not being legally binding, their implementation represents an important indicator of respect for human rights
the National Assembly of the Republic of Slovenia discussed the 25th Annual Report of the Human Rights Ombudsman and the report on implementing the tasks of the National Preventive Mechanism for 2019. These are the first reports prepared during the term of office of Peter Svetina as Human... more
The Ombudsman’s submission to GREVIO
On 29th September 2020, representatives of the Human Rights Ombudsman of the Republic of Slovenia met with two representatives of the Group of Experts on Action against Violence against Women and Domestic Violence (GREVIO), who were visiting Slovenia to acquire information regarding the... more
SEE NPM Network online workshop on enhancing torture prevention in South-East Europe
On 12 and 13 October 2020, Deputy Ombudsman Ivan Šelih and Robert Gačnik, spec., participated in the online workshop of national preventive mechanisms (NPMs), who are members of the SEE NPM Network, on the topic of enhancing torture prevention in South-East Europe. The workshop was... more
Issues with long-term care among main points in Human Rights Ombudsman report
The Human Rights Ombudsman's report for 2019 highlights problems with elderly care, accessibility issues for disabled persons, and lack of pedopsychiatrists among continuing human rights challenges in Slovenia.The report lists 305 violations and irregularities that involved 48 bodies. The... more
Accessibility of websites for vulnerable groups is a commitment for the EU Member States
As of today, 23 September 2020, all websites of state bodies, bodies of self-governing local communities and public law entities – with the exception of kindergartens, primary and secondary schools and public radio and television – must be adapted to be accessible to all users, especially... more
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