Ombudsman Svetina attends 1st Plazma Sports Games in Ljubljana
Today, 6 May 2024, the Ombudsman Peter Svetina attended the ceremonial opening on Congress Square in Ljubljana of the first so-called Plazma Youth Sports Games (ŠIM), The Ombudsman emphasised that through sports we learn how far we reach and where our fellow man is from – even that our... more
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Overview of the Activities of the Ombudsman in the Field of Human Rights of Disabled Persons / January – March 2024
Between January and March 2024, the Human Rights Ombudsman of the Republic of Slovenia (Ombudsman) dealt with 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
Ombudsman with trade unions: "Social dialogue as the basis of respect for human rights."
Human Rights Ombudsman Peter Svetina invited trade union representatives to a meeting on 24 April 2024, in honour of International Labour Day, which is celebrated on 1 May every year in most countries of the world. They discussed the realisation of the rights of the employed and the... more
The Ombudsman discusses the problems of people in Hodoš, opens three more Ombudsman Corners in Prekmurje
Today, 17 April 2024, the Ombudsman Peter Svetina opened his office in Hodoš. He spoke to 4 people who assessed that their rights have been violated and that the Ombudsman can help them to claim them. The focus was on social issues and the still topical issue of chimney sweeping.The... more
The state still (too) often discriminates against people with disabilities
On the occasion of the Slovenian Day of Paraplegics and Tetraplegics, which is celebrated on 16 April, the Human Rights Ombudsman of the Republic of Slovenia (Ombudsman) emphasises that the provision of equal opportunities and non-discrimination of disabled people are key topics, in which... more
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