Slovenian President talks with the Ombudsman about the importance of a society that is philanthropic, inclusive and mindful of everyone
Slovenia’s President Borut Pahor visited the Human Rights Ombudsman of Slovenia on 12 December 2022. Since 14 January 2019, when President Pahor proposed to the National Assembly that Peter Svetina should be appointed Human Rights Ombudsman, and after he was elected with 100% support, the... more
Speech delivered by the Ombudsman Peter Svetina at the reception marking Human Rights Day
In the final month of the year, our sight and thoughts are somewhat more frequently directed back, to our accomplishments, decisions, and relationships. Yet, when we look forward to how we would like to act or be treated, there is probably no person amongst us who would not wish to act... more
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People with disabilities
Monitoring the rights of persons with disabilities: Insights from Slovenia’s NPM
While everyone in detention is vulnerable to abuse and ill-treatment, persons with disabilities can face additional risks. To mark the International Day of People with Disability (3 December), we invited the en/about-us/organisational-units-and-hro-council/ombudsman-as-a-nmp/ _blank to... more
Equal opportunities |
Deaf and hard of hearing |
Deafblind |
Persons with mental health issues |
People with disabilities
Upon International Day of Persons with Disabilities the Ombudsman calls for action
Ahead of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities observed on 3 December, Human Rights Ombudsman Peter Svetina stresses that with the ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (Convention) Slovenia undertook to provide and promote the full... more
Accessibility |
Equal opportunities |
Deaf and hard of hearing |
People with disabilities |
Blind and visually impaired
Ombudsman presented a Special Report on Accessibility of Centres for Social Work for the Disabled
The Human Rights Ombudsman Peter Svetina presented a Special Report on Accessibility of Centres for Social Work for People with Movement and Sensory Impairments, today, 1 December 2022. It was prepared by the Ombudsman’s office and will also be sent to the Slovenian National Assembly... more
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