Ombudsman Welcomes the Visit of the Hungarian Ambassador
The Human Rights Ombudsman Peter Svetina welcomed the visit of the Hungarian Ambassador Andor Dávid. Among other topics, they discussed the position of the Hungarian Self-Governing National Community in Slovenia. The Ombudsman informed his guest about the recent operation outside the... more
Equal opportunities |
National and ethnic communities |
Work out of office |
Children’s rights |
Justice
The Institution of Ombudsman Handled Nine Cases in Lendava
The Institution of the Human Rights Ombudsman carried out the second operation outside the headquarters in 2023 in Lendava. The Ombudsman’s staff was led by the Deputy Ombudsman Ivan Šelih, since the Ombudsman Peter Svetina was presenting a Special Report on the Accessibility of Centres... more
Labor matters |
Dignity and personal rights |
National preventive mechanism |
Equal opportunities |
People with disabilities |
Minorities and ethnic groups |
National and ethnic communities |
Environment and space |
Restriction of personal freedom |
Children and youth |
Police and security services |
Children’s rights |
Justice |
Social security |
Education, sports, culture |
Housing matters |
Elderly |
Freedom of conscience and expression |
Foreigners |
Foreigners |
Children’s advocacy |
Gathering, association, electoral rights
Presentation of the Ombudsman's report for 2021 to interested committees in the National Council of the Republic of Slovenia
On 14 September 2022, the Ombudsman Peter Svetina attended a joint session of the competent Commission for State Regulation and the interested Commission for Social Welfare, Labour, Health and Persons with Disabilities in the National Council of the Republic of Slovenia.
He presented the... more
Human rights ombudsman meets minister for Slovenians abroad
Peter Svetina, the human rights ombudsman, has received Matej Arčon, the minister for Slovenians abroad, for a get-to-know-you visit, at which he delivered his annual report for 2021. They spoke about the position of Slovenians in neighbouring regions and around the world, and Slovenia’s... more
Equal opportunities |
National and ethnic communities |
Work out of office |
Social security |
Housing matters |
Administrative matters |
Ombudsman’s corner
Rather than social issues, the working visit to Maribor involved several other topics
Human Rights Ombudsman Peter Svetina and his colleagues paid a working visit to Maribor today. They talked with 21 people, who assessed that the institution of the Ombudsman could help them exercise their rights. The Ombudsman also met with the Mayor of the Maribor Urban Municipality,... more