Early treatment for greater inclusion and higher quality of life of children with special needs
On 28 September 2023, Human Rights Ombudsman Peter Svetina addressed the participants of the consultation entitled Zgodaj ni prepozno organised by the Special Education Association of Slovenia in Volčja Draga. The participants devoted their attention to the implementation of the Act... more
The Human Rights Ombudsman condemns any violence against the elderly
The Human Rights Ombudsman has recently received several different complaints related to allegations of violence in retirement homes. Unfortunately, there are also anonymous complaints among them, which may also indicate a fear of the possible consequences of reports. “Based on these... more
Accessibility |
People with disabilities |
Persons with mental health issues |
Social security |
Health
Ombudsman at the Stomatology Clinic on the Treatment of Persons with Special Needs
On 28 July 2023, Human Rights Ombudsman Peter Svetina visited the Division of Stomatology of the University Medical Centre in Ljubljana, where he talked about the problems connected with providing oral healthcare for children and adults with special needs with Business Director Uroš Prikl... more
Dignity and personal rights |
Social security |
Freedom of conscience and expression |
Human Rights Ombudsman
The Human Rights Ombudsman hopes for the implementation of the European Commission’s recommendations from its report on the state of the rule of law in Slovenia as soon as possible
The Human Rights Ombudsman welcomes the about:blank. Regardingabout:blank detects progress on all four discussed areas, i.e. in the field of the judicial system, prevention of corruption, plurality, and freedom of the media, and other institutional questions influencing the national... more
After one year, the Ombudsman reopens the healthcare debate with patient rights advocates
Ombudsman Peter Svetina welcomed patient rights advocates at his annual meeting on 20 June 2023. In his opening address, he noted that the pandemic has deepened the wounds of an already damaged health system and that the latter is facing increasing challenges. He expressed concern about... more
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