On the occasion of the World Elder Awareness Day on 15 June, Human Rights Ombudsman Peter Svetina stresses that appropriate action on the one hand, and learning about relationships on the other, are the fundamental keys to reducing violence against older people. "Violence against... more

Today, 10 June 2022, the Ombudsman, Peter Svetina, addressed the participants of the 2nd international conference "Contemporary Challenges of Working with At-Risk Youth". The Conference, held at the Radenci Health Resort, was organised by the Jarše Youth Centre. The Ombudsman... more

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

At the International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression, which is marked every 4 June, the Ombudsman stressed that we need to have zero tolerance towards all forms of violence. “During the last two years. we have worryingly seen an increase in violence against children.... more

“Slovenia is one of those countries with an above-average ageing rate, which is why I cannot ignore the findings of professionals that the share of those who suffer from dementia will probably continue to increase in the future,” said Ombudsman Peter Svetina today on 2 June 2022 at... more