Strengthening comprehensive systems for protecting children's rights at the forefront of discussions in Vienna
Deputy Ombudsman Dr. Jože Ruparčič attended a two-day consultation meeting entitled Strengthening Integrated Child Protection Systems , organized by the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) in cooperation with the European Network of Ombudspersons for Children (ENOC). The... more
Response of the Human Rights Ombudsman of the Republic of Slovenia to the Attack on a Female Student at a Secondary School in Prekmurje
The Human Rights Ombudsman of the Republic of Slovenia (hereinafter referred to as the 'Ombudsman') is following reports of an incident of violence by a male student against a female student at a secondary school in Prekmurje with great concern. This attack is a shocking reminder that... more
Deputy Ombudsman addresses the participants of the Youth and Crime Conference
The twenty-second Youth and Crime Conference, traditionally organised by the Maribor Police Department, took place today, 14 October 2025, at the Narodni dom in Maribor. This year's event is entitled From Victim to Perpetrator – Myth or Truth? In his address, Deputy Human Rights Ombudsman... more
Meeting of the European Network of Ombudsmen for Children on caring for the mental and physical health of children
The Deputy Human Rights Ombudsman, Dr. Jože Ruparčič, attended the annual conference of the European Network of Ombudsmen for Children (ENOC) in Bucharest from 17 to 19 September 2025. The main topic was ensuring the mental and physical health of children as a foundation for their... more
Urgent call from the European Network of Ombudsmen for Children and the Ombudsman of the Republic of Slovenia for the immediate protection of children in Gaza
As a member, the Human Rights Ombudsman of the Republic of Slovenia unequivocally and resolutely joins the call of the European Network of Ombudsmen for the Rights of the Child (ENOC) for the immediate protection of children in Gaza at all costs and for consistent respect for... more
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