Overview of the activities of the Ombudsman in the field of human rights of people with disabilities / April–June 2024
Between April and June 2024, the Human Rights Ombudsman of the Republic of Slovenia (Ombudsman) considered various complaints from people who contacted him in connection with ensuring the human rights of persons with disabilities. He helped complainants with explanations about their... more
Deputy Ombudsman warns in the National Assembly of key problems in the implementation of personal assistance
Today, 11 July 2024, the Deputy Human Rights Ombudsman Dr Dijana Možina Zupanc attended a meeting of the Committee for Work, Family, Social Affairs, and Disabled Persons, (Committee), where the challenges and shortcomings of personal assistance were discussed.
"With the Personal... more
Deputy Ombudsman: "To reduce violence, the culture of tolerance must be strengthened."
Human Rights Ombudsman Dr. Jože Ruparčič emphasised today at the Parliamentary Commission for Petitions and Human Rights, where the case of violence at Brežice Elementary School was discussed, that the Ombudsman strongly condemns all forms of violence and warns that there must be zero... more
The Human Rights Ombudsman with the Ombudsman for the Rights of Viewers and Listeners of RTV SLO about what happened in 2023
Today, 20 June, Human Rights Ombudsman Peter Svetina welcomed the Ombudsman of Radiotelevision Slovenia Marica Uršič Zupan. She presented him with key findings from the annual report for 2023.
She said that her address received 3473 responses last year, which is the second highest number... more
The Ombudsman calls on the competent authorities to find a solution to the administrative strike as soon as possible for the benefit of all concerned
The Human Rights Ombudsman of the Republic of Slovenia (Ombudsman) is receiving complaints from more and more individuals criticising the work of administrative units during the strike. They refer to the cancellation of appointments, the long queues of persons coming for both pre-arranged... more