Ombudsman became the Easy Read Ambassador
The Human Rights Ombudsman, Peter Svetina, became one of the Easy Read Ambassadors as he has been advocating from the start of his term that the public should have access to information in a form comprehensible to them. In his opinion, easy read information is not an unrealistic standard,... more
On the occasion of International Holocaust Remembrance Day: Active respect for human rights prevents crimes against humanity
In January 1995, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp, German President Roman Herzog proclaimed 27 January the Day of Remembrance for the Victims of National Socialism, and on 3 November 2005 the UN General Assembly in New York... more
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Presentational brochures in other languages make it easier for everyone to find out about the Ombudsman’s work
The Human Rights Ombudsman (Ombudsman) has overhauled its https://www.varuh-rs.si/en/publication-events/promotional-material/brochure/ -new-window "Opens internal link in current window". These are available to speakers of Italian, Hungarian, one of the... more
Ombudsman part of the preparation of a report on the gaps in human rights accountability at European borders
Using its experiences and findings, the Human Rights Ombudsman has taken part in the preparation of the new report by the European Network of National Human Rights Institutions (ENNHRI) on the gaps in human rights accountability at European borders. The report is expected to contribute to... more
Season's Greetings 2022
With 2021 coming to an end we wish you, your loved ones and associates a very merry Christmas and a healthy and happy New Year. May your holidays be filled with joy and memorable encounters. more