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End of year discussion with NGO representatives concerning care for children’s rights
Nearing the end of the calendar year, on 14 December 2022, Human Rights Ombudsman Peter Svetina and his deputy, who is responsible for children’s rights, Jože Ruparčič, met with representatives of NGOs that ensure children’s rights are respected. In the course of a detailed discussion... more
The Peace Light of Bethlehem is again brought to the Human Rights Ombudsman
The Slovenian Scouts brought the Light of Peace from Bethlehem to the Ombudsman Peter Svetina. This year's message, Rise and Shine! encourages us to keep our humanity alive, despite the various crises and afflictions faced by humankind, and to nurture the light, and care for one another,... more
Ombudsman Svetina proposes Dijana Možina Zupanc as his deputy
Based on applications received in the call for the collection of proposals for potential candidates for Deputy Ombudsman, which was published on 18 November 2022 and to which four candidates responded, Ombudsman Peter Svetina has proposed Dr Dijana Možina Zupanc as his Deputy. He sent a... more
Ombudsman Peter Svetina stresses the importance of the accessibility of public institutions for persons with disabilities at the consultation session of the Multiple Sclerosis Association
The Ombudsman Peter Svetina attended the 3rd Consultation sessions of the trustees of the Multiple Sclerosis Association of Slovenia in Dolenjske Toplice. In his introductory speech, he paid special attention to the state of accessibility of the built environment for persons with... more
Ombudsman contributes to the clarification of constitutional issues with submission of request for review of constitutionality
The Ombudsman was briefed on the decision of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Slovenia in connection with the third part of the fileadmin/user_upload/pdf/SPOROCILA_SREDSTVOM_OBVESCANJA/1-6-8-2017-5.pdf. That decision was published on Friday, 9 December 2022. The Ombudsman... more