In just over a month, the Ombudsman has addressed more than 300 issues related to COVID-19
The Human Rights Ombudsman has been closely monitoring the coronavirus disease situation in Slovenian and abroad as well as the measures adopted by the state authorities to contain the epidemic and protect the most vulnerable groups of citizens. Many people have also contacted us via... more
On Labour Day: "Let the crisis be an opportunity not to exacerbate differences, but to strengthen labour rights!"
On 1 May, the world celebrates the achievements of workers in the fight for their rights and emphasising the meaning of work for the dignity of each individual. This year, the coronavirus epidemic overshadowed the celebration and highlighted several questions about the future of labour... more
Meeting with the Hungarian Ombudsman
The Slovenian Human Rights Ombudsman, Peter Svetina, has met with the Hungarian Ombudsman, Dr Ákos Kozma. At their first meeting, they discussed the challenges that the institutions for the protection of human rights faced in their operations.Ombudsman Svetina advocated the... more
Ombudsman Svetina meets with Austrian Ombudsman Amon
Today, 13 January 2020, Human Rights Ombudsman Peter Svetina hosted a working visit from Werner Amon, Secretary General of the IOI – International Ombudsman Institute and (chief) Austrian Ombudsman. Amon was appointed on 1 June 2019 and, in accordance with Austrian law, holds his... more
Ombudsman Svetina and his deputy Šelih meet with the Greek Ombudsman
On Monday, 2 December 2019, Human Rights Ombudsman Peter Svetina and his deputy Ivan Šelih paid an official visit to Athens, Greece, at the invitation of Greek Ombudsman Andreas Pottakis. At the meeting, they discussed good cooperation between the institutions and activities within... more
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