NPMs in Strasbourg on their reiteration of the problem of prison overcrowding

Deputy Ombudsman Ivan Šelih, head of the National Preventive Mechanism in Slovenia (DPM), attended a workshop in Strasbourg, France, entitled Tackling overcrowding in European prisons: strengthening NPMs' role in safeguarding rights and ensuring effective oversight. more

At the Bled International Conference, many calls for more decisive measures by countries in dealing with global challenges in society and respect for human rights

SEE NPM in Vienna on the situation for detainees

Deputy Ombudsman and Head of the State Preventive Mechanism (SPM) Ivan Šelih attended the SEE NPM Network meeting in Vienna, organised by the Austrian Ombudsman with the financial support of the Council of Europe. The participants of the meeting discussed the situation of detainees. more

Slovenian Human Rights Ombudsman at the Pre-Session of the Universal Periodic Review in Geneva

The Slovenian Human Rights Ombudsman participated in the pre-session of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) on 22 November 2024 in Geneva. This preparatory meeting takes place ahead of the main UPR session, during which Slovenia will report to other countries on its progress in the field... more

Deputy Ombudsman: "Active involvement of ombudsmen in environmental protection is increasingly necessary."