Ombudsman Svetina elected to the Board of Directors of IOI's European Region
The Human Rights Ombudsman of the Republic of Slovenia, Peter Svetina, received 100-percent of the votes (39 in favour and 0 against) for election to the https://www.theioi.org/ioi-regions/europe - -new-window "Opens internal link in current window" of the https://www.theioi.org/the-i-o-i... more
The Light of Peace from Bethlehem also at the Ombudsman
Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts also brought the Light of Peace from Bethlehem to Human Rights Ombudsman Peter Svetina. In these times, which are often filled with anger and opposition, they want to encourage people to use kind words. As they said, "thank you," "sorry," and "I love you" are... more
Commemorating International Migrants Day: “We have to realise a system that will offer refugees reliable protection, and which will ensure respect for the rights of all migrants!”
On the basis of the United Nations Resolution, 18 December has been declared International Migrants Day. This day is dedicated to raising awareness about the experiences of migrants, their rights and the challenges they face, and about their contribution to society. The Slovenian Human... more
Miha Horvat confirmed as the Deputy Ombudsman by the National Assembly
On 16 December 2021, the National Assembly of the Republic of Slovenia confirmed the proposal of the Election Committee for the appointment of the Deputy Human Rights Ombudsman. This term of office has been awarded to the recent deputy Miha Horvat, whose term of office ends on 29 March... more
Ombudsman Svetina on the occasion of Human Rights Day: "It is our duty to selflessly protect the dignity of our fellow human beings."
73 years after the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which is commemorated on 10 December, as the world battles the consequences of the coronavirus pandemic, we are once again facing many challenges. In 1948, the issues of peace, justice and freedom were in the... more
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