Ombudsman at the closing conference of the Hiša za otroke project in Zreče
Today, 10 April 2024, Deputy Ombudsman Dr Jože Ruparčič, responsible for children's rights at the Ombudsman, attended the closing conference of the Hiša za otroke (Children's House) project in Zreče.
The Human Rights Ombudsman (Ombudsman) was among the first in Slovenia to support... more
At the 34th Children's Parliament, the Ombudsman listened to the discussion of young people on mental health
Today, 8 April 2024, Dr. Jože Ruparčič, Deputy Ombudsman, responsible for children's rights at the Ombudsman, attended the 34th Children's Parliament in the National Assembly, where young people discussed the mental health of children and adolescents. "We are glad that children and... more
Ombudsman discusses children's rights with representatives of NGOs
Today, 4 April 2024, the Deputy Ombudsman responsible for children's rights at the Ombudsman, Dr Jože Ruparčič, invited representatives of NGOs working for the realisation of children's rights to a regular meeting. In a comprehensive discussion, they touched upon a number of topical... more
On World Day, the Ombudsman draws attention to the illogical and uneconomical process of claiming the care allowance for people with Down's syndrome
In December 2011, the United Nations General Assembly declared 21 March as World Down Syndrome Day. This year, the focus of the international NGO EDSA (European Down Syndrome Association) is on health equity. "Health equity means that everyone has the right to enjoy the highest... more
The meaning of the legally binding CPC for the realisation of children’s rights
“In addition to other documents, the Convention on the Rights of the Child carries important messages that those responsible must abide by when caring for children and adolescents, when realising their rights, and also when preventing violence and other types of abuse against them,” warns... more