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People with disabilities
The use of language is a human right: project funding cannot replace the systemic responsibility of the state
On 3 March 2026, Human Rights Ombudswoman Dr Simona Drenik Bavdek stated at a consultation organised by the Association of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing of Slovenia, entitled 'The Integration of Slovenian Sign Language into the Education System – It’s All in Our Hands,' that the use of... more
Equal opportunities |
Deaf and hard of hearing |
Deafblind |
People with disabilities |
Persons with mental health issues |
Blind and visually impaired
The Ombudsman called on the Government and ministries to regulate the accessibility of spaces for persons with physical and sensory disabilities
After analysing the accessibility of the premises of the government and ministries for physically and sensory disabled people, the Human Rights Ombudsman of the Republic of Slovenia concluded that the above-mentioned bodies do not meet a number of legal requirements. Despite the existing... more
Center for human rights |
Equal opportunities |
Deaf and hard of hearing |
Deafblind |
People with disabilities |
Persons with mental health issues |
Blind and visually impaired
Overview of the activities of the Human Rights Ombudsman in the field of the rights of persons with disabilities / July–September 2024
Between July and September 2024, the Human Rights Ombudsman of the Republic of Slovenia (Ombudsman) dealt with various complaints of people who contacted him in connection with ensuring the human rights of persons with disabilities. He helped the complainants with explanations about their... more
Deaf and hard of hearing |
Deafblind |
People with disabilities |
Persons with mental health issues |
Social security
Overview of the Activities of the Ombudsman in the Field of Human Rights of Disabled Persons / January – March 2024
Between January and March 2024, the Human Rights Ombudsman of the Republic of Slovenia (Ombudsman) dealt with various complaints from people who contacted him in connection with ensuring the human rights of persons with disabilities. He helped complainants with explanations about their... more
Deaf and hard of hearing |
Deafblind |
People with disabilities |
Persons with mental health issues |
Blind and visually impaired
An overview of activities in the field of human rights of persons with disabilities / October–December 2023
Between October and December 2023, the Human Rights Ombudsman of the Republic of Slovenia (Ombudsman) discussed various complaints from people who turned to the institution regarding the provision of human rights of persons with disabilities. Complainants were helped with clarifications... more
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