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The regular meeting with representatives of patients’ rights on known topics again
Ombudsman Peter Svetina and his deputy responsible for healthcare and health insurance, Jože Ruparčič, PhD, welcomed the representatives of patients’ rights on Monday, 30 May 2022, at the regular working visit. Peter Svetina initially noted that the problems for which people turn to the... more
Training of professionals as the key to the better mental health of children
The Ombudsman Institution puts particular emphasis on the rights of the most vulnerable persons. These also include persons with mental health problems, especially children. Ombudsman Peter Svetina is especially concerned about the increase in the need for (urgent) paediatric psychiatry... more
Eighth session of the Ombudsman’s Council, mainly on the right to healthcare
Members of the Ombudsman’s Council met at their 8th session on Tuesday, 17 May 2022. The focal point of the agenda was the discussion on the right to healthcare, and they also discussed other topics, such as the care for Ukrainian refugees.
“Human health is one of the most important... more
Pandemic revealed inequalities in society
The UN General Assembly declared 20 February a World Day of Social Justice. On this day, we raise awareness on the issues of poverty, gender inequality, unemployment and social exclusion. "Everyone is born free with the same dignity and equal rights, which are supposed to be... more
Ombudsman Svetina: "Any violence against women must be condemned, reported and punished."
On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, which is commemorated on 25 November, the Human Rights Ombudsman Peter Svetina emphasises that any violence against women and girls is unacceptable and constitutes a serious violation of human rights.... more
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